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What is the EB-5 Visa?

The EB-5 visa is an immigration category that grants permanent residency (Green Card) to foreigners who make a significant investment in a commercial project in the United States, creating at least 10 full-time jobs for American workers. It is a direct route to the Green Card for investors and their families.

EB-5 Visa Requirements

Applicant Requirements

  • Make a minimum investment of: $800,000 USD in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA: rural area or high unemployment area) or $1,050,000 USD in any other area.
  • Invest in a real, for-profit commercial enterprise (new or existing).
  • The investment must create at least 10 direct and full-time jobs for U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
  • Funds must come from a legal and verifiable source.
  • Minimum participation as an active or limited investor (especially in regional centers).

Processing Times

  • File preparation: 4 to 8 weeks.
  • I-526E Petition (for regional centers): 12 to 24 months (may vary).
  • Adjustment of status or consular processing: 8 to 12 additional months.
  • Conditional Green Card (2 years): Initially granted, then converts to permanent.

Who can apply?

  • Investors who wish to live in the U.S. and have the capacity to invest the required amounts.
  • Individuals interested in a direct path to residency, without the need for a sponsor.
  • Families who wish to emigrate together, with a single investor as the principal applicant.

Check the list of eligible countries for the E-2 Visa

Can I bring my family?

Yes. Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 years old will also receive the conditional Green Card, which converts to permanent after two years, if the program requirements are met.

EB-5 Visa Benefits

  • Direct path to the Green Card for you and your immediate family.
  • No sponsor or job offer required.
  • Possibility to live, work, or study anywhere in the U.S.
  • You can choose to invest directly or through an approved regional center.

Required Documents

  • Proof of legal source of funds.
  • Evidence of investment (transfers, contracts, equity participation).
  • Detailed business plan (if direct investment).
  • Regional center documentation (if applicable).
  • Forms I-526 or I-526E and evidence of meeting requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be involved in the business daily?
Not necessarily. You can be a limited or passive partner if you invest through a regional center.
It is a government-approved entity that manages EB-5 projects and facilitates the process for investors who do not wish to manage a business directly.
Yes, usually after a determined period (generally 5 years), depending on the project. However, neither a profit nor the immediate return is guaranteed.
Yes, if you are in the U.S. with a valid status, you can file for adjustment of status.

How do we help you at Amerigo?

At Amerigo Legal Group we offer personalized advice for:
  • 1. Evaluating if you qualify as an EB-5 investor.
  • 2. Connecting you with reliable projects and regional centers.
  • 3. Ensuring legal compliance of the source of funds.
  • 4. Preparing and submitting all documentation.
  • 5. Supporting you throughout the process until permanent Green Card status.

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