The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program offers foreign nationals and their families a direct path to U.S. permanent residency through qualifying investments in American businesses.

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Investment Requirements

The standard EB-5 investment is $1,050,000 in a new commercial enterprise. Investments in targeted employment areas (TEAs) - rural or high-unemployment areas - require only $800,000. These amounts are adjusted periodically for inflation.

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Job Creation Requirement

Your investment must create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers within two years. This requirement is central to the EB-5 program's goal of stimulating the American economy.

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Regional Center vs. Direct Investment

You can invest directly in your own business or through an EB-5 regional center. Regional centers are pre-approved entities that pool investments for larger projects, often making job creation requirements easier to satisfy.

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Timeline and Process

After filing your I-526 petition, approval typically takes 12-24 months. You'll then receive conditional permanent residence for two years. Before the conditions are removed, you must prove your investment created the required jobs.

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Benefits for Your Family

The EB-5 visa includes your spouse and unmarried children under 21. All family members receive green cards and can live, work, and study anywhere in the U.S.

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Path to Citizenship

After five years as a permanent resident (including your two-year conditional period), you can apply for U.S. citizenship if you meet all naturalization requirements.

The EB-5 program offers incredible opportunities but requires careful planning and due diligence. Claxton Law Group helps investors navigate complex EB-5 requirements and select qualified investment projects. Schedule a consultation to explore whether the EB-5 visa is right for you.

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