EB-5 Green Card in the USA through Investment
The immigration program allows investors to obtain a US green card through investment in the country’s economy. Investing capital in an approved project or regional center grants the right to permanent residence in the USA for the investor, their spouse and children under 21 years of age. We support the entire EB-5 process – from selecting an investment project and assessing risks to filing the petition and obtaining a green card.
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What is the EB-5 program and who is it suitable for
The EB-5 Program – is an official US immigration mechanism that allows foreign investors to obtain a US green card through investment in the American economy. Unlike work and business visas, EB-5 does not require an employer sponsor and does not tie the investor to a specific position – the key requirement is investment and job creation.
The EB-5 program is suitable for you if:
Main EB-5 Visa Requirements
To obtain an EB-5 investor visa, the applicant must meet the established requirements of the US immigration program.
USCIS evaluates not only the amount of the investment, but also the project structure, the lawful source of funds and the economic impact for the United States.
Key EB-5 program conditions:
How to obtain a US green card under the EB-5 program
The EB-5 process – is not just a money transfer. It is a legally structured procedure where every detail matters: from the investment structure to the source of funds and filing strategy.
An investor may invest:
- in an EB-5 regional center
- or in a direct investment project
USCIS requires proof that the investment funds were obtained lawfully. I assist in collecting documentation for sources such as:
- business income
- dividends
- real estate sale
- inheritance
- investment profit
This is one of the most critical stages – this is where refusals most often occur.
The I-526E petition confirms that:
- the investment has been made
- the project complies with EB-5
- the funds are of lawful origin
After filing, the investor may proceed to the immigration stage.
Depending on your location:
- if you are in the USA – file I-485
- if you are outside the USA – file DS-260
Result – a 2-year conditional green card for the investor and the entire family.
After approval, you receive a permanent US green card without conditions.
Main forms and documents under the EB-5 program
The process of obtaining an investor visa to the USA includes mandatory preparation of visa forms and corporate documentation. We take full control of this stage.
Financial documents:
- proof of source of funds
- tax returns
- business reports
- bank statements
- purchase and sale agreements
- valuation reports
Investment documents:
- agreement with a regional center
- business plan
- financial model
- documents confirming job creation
A complete and properly prepared document package allows the EB-5 case to be structured in full compliance with USCIS requirements and ensures the highest possible chance of green card approval for the investor and their family.
EB-5 for the Investor’s Family
The EB-5 program grants the investor and their close family members not a temporary stay permit, but a full immigration status with the right to permanent residence in the USA. Unlike nonimmigrant visas, this program immediately opens access to a green card
Together with the investor, the following receive status:
- spouse
- children under 21
With this status, the family receives:
- the right to live in the USA
- the right to work without visas
- the right to study in American schools and universities
- the right to obtain US citizenship in the future
Additional opportunities for the family:
- children can study in the USA without student visas
- the spouse can work without professional restrictions
- the family receives US resident tax status
- simplified access to loans, mortgages and investments
Why immigration attorney support is important
The EB-5 program is considered one of the most complex forms of US investment immigration because it combines immigration law requirements with investment regulations. The EB-5 investor visa involves not just transferring funds, but participation in a carefully structured investment project through a regional center in compliance with strict EB-5 program requirements.
For this reason, a key element of the modern investor protection system has become the EB-5 Integrity Fund – an official USCIS mechanism through which regional center inspections, investment project audits and detection of fraudulent schemes in the EB-5 market are funded.
Comprehensive EB-5 support includes:
Properly structured support makes it possible to minimize immigration and financial risks, ensure compliance with all USCIS requirements and significantly increase the likelihood of successfully obtaining a green card under the EB-5 program.
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Cost of our services
Cost of our services under the EB-5 program
USCIS government filing fees
| USCIS fee for filing petition I-526 | USCIS fee for filing petition I-526E (including EB-5 Integrity Fund fee) | USCIS fee for filing form I-485 (adjustment of status within the USA) | USCIS fee for filing petition I-829 (removal of conditions from the green card) |
| 3 675 usd | 3 675 usd + 1000 usd | 1 440 usd | 3 750 usd |
*Any government fee amounts are approximate and may be changed by the immigration service, embassy or US department without prior notice.
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