The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
A pathway to U.S. permanent residency through qualifying investments that create American jobs.
Program Overview
What is EB-5?
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, administered by USCIS, allows foreign nationals to obtain U.S. permanent residency (green cards) by investing in job-creating commercial enterprises in the United States.
Under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA), investors can invest through a USCIS-designated Regional Center like EB5 Reserve, which manages projects designed to meet all EB-5 requirements.
Investment Requirements
Standard Investment
$1,050,000
TEA Investment (Reduced)
$800,000
Job Creation Required
10 Full-Time Jobs
Investment Period
Minimum 2 Years
Benefits
Why Choose EB-5?
Permanent Residency
- ✔ Green card for investor, spouse & unmarried children under 21
- ✔ Live and work anywhere in the U.S.
- ✔ Path to U.S. citizenship
Education Benefits
- ✔ In-state tuition rates at public universities
- ✔ Access to top U.S. schools and universities
- ✔ No student visa restrictions
Business Freedom
- ✔ No employer sponsorship required
- ✔ Start or invest in any U.S. business
- ✔ No requirement to manage the EB-5 project
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
A Regional Center is a USCIS-designated entity that sponsors capital investment projects for EB-5 investors. Regional Centers manage projects designed to create jobs and stimulate economic growth.
Processing times vary, but I-526E petitions typically take 12-24 months. Projects in rural TEAs may benefit from priority processing under the RIA.
Yes. Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can be included as derivative beneficiaries on your EB-5 petition.
Your capital is invested in job-creating projects. After the investment period and removal of conditions on your green card, your capital is returned according to the terms of the offering.
A TEA is a rural area or an area with high unemployment. Investments in TEAs qualify for the reduced $800,000 minimum investment amount.