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🏠 OVERVIEW
Program EB-5 Investor Visa
Local Name EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
Type Investor visa
Status Active
Initial Duration 24 months
Min Stay 180 days per 12 months

US permanent residency (Green Card) through investment of $800,000 (TEA) or $1,050,000 (non-TEA), with creation of at least 10 full-time US jobs. Authorized through September 30, 2027.

🪙 INVESTMENT OPTIONS
Type Tier/Zone Min Amount USD Equivalent Holding Returnable Required
Business TEA (Targeted Employment Area) USD 800,000 $800,000 2yr Yes Optional
Business Non-TEA (Standard) USD 1,050,000 $1,050,000 2yr Yes Optional
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age 18+
Criminal Record Check Required
Health Check Required
Health Insurance Not required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment Allowed
Self-Employment Allowed
Own Business Allowed
Work Permit Included Yes
👨‍👩‍👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed Yes
Spouse Included Yes
Max Child Age 21
Parents Allowed No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime Worldwide
Regime Name US Worldwide Income Tax
Foreign Income Taxed Yes
Capital Gains Taxed Yes
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency Yes
Years to PR 2 years
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Citizenship Yes
Years to Citizenship 5 years
Language Required Yes
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account Can open
Property Purchase Allowed
Public Healthcare No access
Primary Residence Required
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method online
Processing Time 365–1095 days
Apply from Abroad Yes
📝 NOTES

Set by EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA). TEA = Targeted Employment Areas (rural or high unemployment). Conditional Green Card for 2 years, then petition to remove conditions. Must create/preserve 10 full-time US jobs (not including investor and immediate family). Trump Gold Card program ($1M donation, no job requirement) launched September 2025 as alternative but EB-5 remains active through Sept 30, 2027. Petitions filed before sunset date are grandfathered.

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