Residency by Investment · AmericasUSA EB-5
A direct route to a US Green Card for the whole family.
Minimum investment
$800,000
Processing time
Varies by nationality
Grants
Residence permit
Region
Americas
Overview
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program grants conditional permanent residence (a Green Card) through a qualifying job-creating investment, with a path to US citizenship after five years.
Investment routes
Qualifying options for this programme. We model each against your goals.
Targeted Employment Area project
Rural or high-unemployment area
$800,000
Standard project
Non-TEA investment
$1,050,000
Key benefits
- Permanent residence (Green Card) for investor, spouse and children under 21
- Live, work, study or retire anywhere in the US
- Path to US citizenship after five years
- No language, education or business-experience requirement
Requirements
- Investment must create at least 10 full-time US jobs
- Lawful, fully documented source of funds
- Investment held through the conditional-residence period
- USCIS petition and consular processing / adjustment of status
Family inclusion
Spouse and unmarried children under 21 are included as derivative applicants.
What to weigh
- Processing times vary significantly by country of birth (visa backlogs).
- Project selection drives both your job-creation compliance and your capital risk.
Where it takes you
A selection of notable destinations this programme unlocks.
Frequently asked
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Is USA EB-5 right for you?
We'll tell you honestly, including when another programme, or simply waiting, would serve you better.