Standard
$1,800,000 into a new commercial enterprise outside a Targeted Employment Area.
EB-5 Visas
Invest in a U.S. business. Receive a green card for the family.
EB-5 grants conditional permanent residency to investors who commit capital to a new commercial enterprise and create at least ten full-time U.S. jobs. After five years of permanent residency, investors are eligible for U.S. citizenship.
Investment tiers (post-2019)
TEA (rural / high unemployment)
$900,000 into a new commercial enterprise located in a Targeted Employment Area.
What EB-5 unlocks
Family residency
Green cards for the investor, spouse, and unmarried children under 21.
In-state tuition
Children become eligible for in-state university tuition rates.
Path to citizenship
Eligible to naturalize after five years of permanent residency.
Sponsor family later
Once a U.S. citizen, sponsor parents and siblings for green cards.
Ten full-time jobs
Required within two years of I-526 approval (indirect jobs count for regional-center investments).
Investment structures we work with
Loan-based
Interest returns (typically 1–4%), creditor status with priority in bankruptcy, clear 5-year exit.
Equity-based
Shareholder stake with ownership; exit strategy depends on project terms.
Timing
Processing time varies by citizenship.
Mainland China and India investors may face retrogression. Most other countries currently have current priority dates. We'll give you a realistic estimate at the start of your case.
Direct representation
You work directly with an attorney.
Our clients work directly with an attorney from the initial consultation through the resolution of the case. We emphasize clear communication and a personal approach — responsive, proactive, and straight with you about what's possible.