EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program (Employment-Based Fifth Preference)
Detailed information for this visa type in United States.
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Visa details
Fee
3750 USD (USCIS filing fees for I-526/I-485/I-829 vary; additional consular fees apply; amounts shown reflect filing fees at time of source (subject to change))
Max stay
permanent (conditional green card initially for qualifying investors)
Validity
conditional permanent resident status initially for 2 years
Entry type
single (immigrant visa) | adjustment of status (domestic)
Extendable
conditional removal after 2 years via I-829 petition to remove conditions
Work allowed
yes (as lawful permanent resident)
Sponsorship required
yes (investor petition and approved regional center or direct investment qualifying job-creation showing)
Financial requirements
investment_amount
Health insurance required
no
Path to permanent residency
yes (direct pathway to conditional lawful permanent resident status, then removal of conditions)
Path to citizenship
yes (after meeting LPR residency requirements for naturalization)
Processing time
months to years (processing times have varied significantly)
Official reference
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