EB-5 investors, regardless of whether they associate with a regional center, must meet the following requirements. First, investors must meet the minimum investment amount of $1.8 million for a business located in a non-TEA, or $900,000 for a business in a TEA. Second, investors must prove the sources of their investment funds is lawful. Third, investors must show that the investment will contribute to the U.S. economy by creating at least 10 full-time jobs. Fourth, the investment must be sufficiently “at risk”,” as that standard is defined by USCIS. Fifth, investors may not receive a return of capital until the completion of two years of conditional permanent residency.
EB-5 Requirements Questions & Answers
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Can I apply for EB-5 while in the U.S. on a B-2 visa?
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How can I apply for the EB-5 visa as an undergraduate student?
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How does USCIS count the 10 jobs at the end of the day?
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How can I avoid my application being delayed by increased scrutiny?
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How soon should I file for the EB-5 visa after I get the H-B visa?
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How can we create our own EB-5 investment fund?
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How can I apply for the EB-5 if I’m from a banned country?
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How can I apply for the EB-5 visa while my child is in the US?
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What can I do to apply for the EB-5 visa before September?
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How can I apply for the EB-5 visa now that my brother is a U.S. citizen?
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How could a previous overstay affect my EB-5 visa application?