Official name: EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program (employment-based fifth preference)
Conditional US permanent residence (green card) for investors who put US$1,050,000 — or US$800,000 in a targeted employment area or infrastructure project — at risk in a US business that creates 10 full-time jobs.
Investors who invest lawfully obtained capital in a new commercial enterprise that creates at least 10 full-time jobs may receive conditional permanent residence for two years, then apply to remove the conditions. Regional-center investors may count indirect jobs (up to 90%). Citizenship is only possible later through normal naturalisation.
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B
US$800,000 applies to targeted employment areas (rural or high-unemployment) and infrastructure projects; otherwise US$1,050,000 (petitions filed on or after 15 March 2022). Amounts are scheduled to be adjusted for inflation from 1 January 2027.
Business
$1,050,000
Capital must be at risk; 10 full-time jobs (35+ hours/week) for qualifying employees.
Business
$800,000
Rural areas, high-unemployment areas (≥150% of the national average) or government-administered infrastructure projects. Visa set-asides: rural 20%, high unemployment 10%, infrastructure 2%.
Maintaining the investment: Sustain the at-risk investment and job creation through the conditional residence period.
Listed separately from the investment. Amounts can change; unknown amounts are shown as “Not verified” and are not zero.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Form I-526 (standalone investor) filing fee | $3,675 | Per petition |
| Form I-526E (regional center investor) filing fee | $3,675 | Per petition |
| EB-5 Integrity Fund petition fee | $1,000 | Initial I-526E filed on or after 1 Oct 2022 |
| Form I-829 (remove conditions) filing fee | $3,750 | Per petition |
| Immigrant visa / adjustment of status and other government feesSeparate fees apply; not listed here. | Not verified | Each family member |
C
Open to most nationalities (with listed exclusions)
Open to all nationalities, but visa availability (waiting times) can vary by country of birth.
Spouse and unmarried children under 21 may obtain derivative status.
Children must be unmarried and under 21.
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Evidence of the investment and capital at risk
Shows the required amount was invested.
Lawful source-of-funds evidence
Traces the capital to lawful sources.
Business plan and job-creation evidence
Shows how 10 full-time jobs will be created.
Translation, certification, legalisation or apostille may be required. The responsible authority can always request additional evidence.
E
Direct or through a USCIS-approved regional center.
With investment, source-of-funds and business evidence.
After petition approval, subject to visa availability.
Maintain the investment and job creation.
To remove conditions and become a permanent resident.
Processing time: Not verified
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Last verified 6 October 2026
USCIS · checked 6 Oct 2026
USCIS · checked 6 Oct 2026
General guidance only
Program rules, eligibility, investment thresholds and immigration requirements may change. Information is for general guidance and does not constitute legal, immigration, tax or investment advice.Cyprus
A permanent residence (Immigration Permit) for non-EU investors who invest at least €300,000 in Cyprus and show a secure annual income from abroad of at least €50,000.
Malta
Permanent residence in Malta for non-EU nationals who rent or buy qualifying property, pay a government contribution and administrative fee, and meet capital and due-diligence requirements. It is not citizenship.
United States
A renewable non-immigrant status for nationals of treaty countries who invest a substantial amount in a real, operating US business they develop and direct. It is not a green card. Pakistani nationals are eligible to apply.
