The legal pathway
EB-5 links qualifying commercial investment and job creation to an application for lawful permanent residence. Source-of-funds evidence, investment risk, visa availability and the chosen project require separate analysis. Verify the current capital threshold with USCIS.
Amounts shown are selected-route base requirements, not an all-inclusive quote. Government charges, due diligence, dependants and professional fees may add to the total. Source publication dates vary; reconfirm current rules before acting.
Before committing capital
- Confirm personal eligibility
Nationality, immigration history, family composition and background checks.
- Review the investment
Qualifying asset, holding requirements, exit terms and legal ownership.
- Document the funds
Trace the lawful source of wealth and the complete transfer chain.
- Assess the wider consequences
Residence obligations, tax exposure and the limits of any future nationality route.
Source & research scope
Official government / program source ↗Research snapshot: 25 September 2026. This summary is not confirmation of individual eligibility, current application availability or a guaranteed outcome. The linked source governs the specific information attributed to it.