United States · Residency by Investment
EB-5 Investor Visa
A structured pathway to U.S. permanent residency through investment.
Investment fromUS$800,000
- Standard investment
- US$1,050,000
Overview
The EB-5 programme allows a foreign investor to apply for U.S. permanent residency — a Green Card — for themselves, their spouse and unmarried children under 21, by making a qualifying investment in a new commercial enterprise that creates at least 10 full-time jobs for qualifying U.S. workers. Approval depends on eligibility, admissibility, job creation and visa availability.
The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 set today’s investment levels — US$1,050,000, or US$800,000 in a targeted employment area or infrastructure project — and authorised the Regional Center Program through 30 September 2027.
Who it may suitFamilies planning U.S. education and careers for their children · Professionals who want independence from employer-sponsored visas · Business owners seeking long-term U.S. access for the family
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No employer sponsor
Eligibility rests on your investment and job creation, not on a job offer.
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The whole family
Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 are included.
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Authorised to 2027
The Regional Center Program is authorised through 30 September 2027 under the 2022 Act.
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A route to citizenship
Permanent residents can generally apply to naturalise after five years, subject to USCIS requirements.
Investment
The qualifying routes.
The capital is invested in a new commercial enterprise — most often through a USCIS-designated regional centre project — and must be at risk.
- US$800,000
Targeted employment area (TEA) or infrastructure
Rural areas, high-unemployment areas or qualifying infrastructure projects.
- US$1,050,000
Standard investment
Projects outside targeted employment areas.
Process
How it works.
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Strategy
- Private consultation
- Source-of-funds planning
- Project due diligence and selection
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Petition
- Investment made
- Form I-526E filed with USCIS
- USCIS adjudication
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Conditional Green Card
- Consular processing or adjustment of status
- Two-year conditional permanent residence
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Permanent residence
- Form I-829 to remove conditions
- Evidence of job creation
- Ten-year Green Card
Family
Who can be included
- Spouse and unmarried children under 21 included as derivative applicants
- Children who turn 21 during the process may be protected by the Child Status Protection Act
- The family can live and work anywhere in the United States
Eligibility
What you’ll need
- Lawful, documented source of the investment funds
- Investment made and kept at risk in a qualifying enterprise
- Job-creation requirement met
- Standard U.S. admissibility requirements
Legal partners
The EB-5 law firms we work with.
Meeting our EB-5 clients across the U.S. · March 2026
Before you decide
Good to know.
- Your capital is at risk. Project selection and due diligence matter as much as the visa.
- Green Card holders are U.S. tax residents and report worldwide income, like U.S. citizens (IRS “green card test”).
- Visa availability for India-born applicants varies by category and month — check the current U.S. Visa Bulletin with your attorney.
FAQs
What is the minimum investment for EB-5?
US$800,000 in a targeted employment area or infrastructure project, or US$1,050,000 elsewhere, under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022. Legal and administrative fees are additional.
Who can be included?
Your spouse and unmarried children under 21.
Has the 30 September 2026 deadline passed?
Yes. Under the 2022 Act, regional-centre petitions filed on or before 30 September 2026 are protected (grandfathered) if the Regional Center Program later lapses. Petitions filed after that date can still be made while the programme is authorised — currently to 30 September 2027 — but without that protection.
Are EB-5 visas available for Indian applicants?
Availability for India-born applicants depends on the category (reserved or unreserved) and changes every month. Check the current U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin with your attorney.
Will the investment amounts change?
Yes. Under U.S. law the amounts adjust for inflation for petitions filed on or after 1 January 2027, and every five years after that. The adjusted figures had not been published when this page was last checked.
Will I pay U.S. tax?
Green Card holders are treated as U.S. tax residents and report worldwide income. Take cross-border tax advice before you move.
Information current as of 18 October 2026. Programme rules, investment thresholds, government fees and processing times are set by the relevant authorities and can change without notice. This page is a general overview, not legal, tax or investment advice. Final advice should be confirmed with the relevant legal and programme specialists before any commitment.
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