What's EB-5 Program
The EB-5 Program (Employment-Based Fifth Preference) is a U.S. immigration program that provides a pathway for foreign nationals to obtain U.S. permanent residency (a Green Card) by making a significant investment in a U.S. business that creates jobs for U.S. workers.
The EB5 application process details below:
Filing from outside of the United States
- 1Prepare proof of source of funds:
- Select project
- Sign the Immigration Services Agreement
- Sign the project subscription agreement
- Prepare proof of legal source of funds and EB5 application documents
- Transfer funds to project account
- 2Submit I-526 application to USCIS
- 3I-526 processing & approval:
- Respond to the Immigration Bureau’s request for additional information
- Obtain I-526 Approval
- 4Submit visa application:
- Submit DS-260 immigrant visa application
- Submit civil documents to the US Visa Center NVC
- 5Visa approved:
- Take a physical examination
- Attend an interview in the U.S. Consulate
- Obtain an immigrant visa
- 6Land in the United States:
- Obtain a two-year conditional green card (temporary green card)
- 7Submit I-829 application:
- Submit I-829 to remove green card conditions
- 8Obtain a permanent green card
Filing from Inside of the United States
- 1Prepare proof of source of funds:
- Select project
- Sign the Immigration Services Agreement
- Sign the project subscription agreement
- Prepare proof of legal source of funds and EB5 application documents
- Transfer funds to project account
- 2Submit I-526 and I-485 applications:
- If the investment category is not scheduled, submit I-526, I-485, I-131 and I-765 applications at the same time
- 3Approval of work permit:
- Fingerprint
- Obtain I-131 reentry paper and I-765 work permit
- 4Obtain a conditional green card:
- Green card interview
- I-526 approved
- I-485 approved, obtained a 2-year conditional green card (temporary green card)
- 5Submit I-829 application:
- Submit I-829 to remove green card conditions
- 6Obtain a permanent green card