EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Investor

Required Documents & Information

• Investment amount: $1,050,000 USD for standard projects or $800,000 USD for Targeted Employment Areas (TEAs)

  Minimum capital investment in a new commercial enterprise. The reduced amount of $800,000 applies to investments in Targeted Employment Areas (TEAs) or rural areas. Investment amounts are subject to inflation adjustments and may change over time. The investment must be made in a business opened after November 29, 1990, or in a business opened before that date if it has been restructured or expanded to create new commercial enterprise.

• Proof of lawful source of funds

  Investor must demonstrate that investment capital comes from a lawful source. Documentation must provide proof of both indirect and direct sources of the investment capital. Capital sources can include cash, inventory, equipment, secured debt, cash equivalents, proceeds from loans, or other tangible property valued at fair market value.

• Creation of at least 10 permanent full-time jobs for U.S. workers

  The investment must create or maintain at least 10 full-time jobs for qualified U.S. workers either through direct investment in the new commercial enterprise or indirect investment through a Regional Center. This requirement is waived only for troubled businesses that have been operating for two years and experienced a net loss of approximately 20 percent in the last 12 to 24 months.

• Valid passport with 6+ months validity

  Applicant must possess a valid passport with a minimum of 6 months validity from the intended date of visa application and entry to the United States.

• Form I-526 or I-526E Petition submission

  Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur must be filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Form I-526E is the newer version under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 for petitions filed after March 2022.

• Comprehensive business plan

  Detailed business plan must demonstrate how the investment will create jobs, promote economic growth, and generate employment for U.S. workers. The plan must align with U.S. securities laws and provide evidence of business viability.

• Incorporation documents and business registration

  For new commercial enterprises, provide incorporation documents and business registration records. The business entity can be a corporation, partnership, holding company, business trust, joint venture, sole proprietorship, or private/public infrastructure project. Documentation must show the business was established after November 29, 1990, or if established before that date, evidence of restructuring or expansion.

• Police clearance certificate

  Police clearance certificate or equivalent background check documentation from the applicant's country of residence for the past 5 years. This demonstrates no criminal history and good moral character.

• Medical examination by USCIS-approved physician

  Applicant must complete a medical examination using Form I-693 conducted by a physician selected from the USCIS list of civil surgeons. This examination checks for admissibility based on health and medical grounds.

• Personal financial documentation

  Bank statements, tax returns, and financial statements for the past 5 years demonstrating the source and ownership of investment funds. Documentation must be certified and translated if originally in a foreign language.

• Investment selection: Direct investment or Regional Center investment

  Choose between direct investment in a new commercial enterprise or pooled investment through a USCIS-approved Regional Center. As of July 2024, 712 Regional Centers have been approved. Direct investment requires the investor to have more control, while Regional Center investment involves pooled capital managed by the regional center.

• Annual Integrity Fund fee: $10,000 to $20,000 USD

  Under the EB-5 Reform Act, investors must pay an annual fee to the Integrity Fund ($10,000 or $20,000 annually) as required by USCIS. The specific amount depends on the investment category and other factors.

• Biometric information and fingerprints

  Applicant must provide biometric information including fingerprints for background and criminal history checks. This is collected during the adjudication process by USCIS.