EB-5 Investor Visa (Green Card for Investors)
Type: Immigrant visa → leads to a Green Card
Ideal For: Foreign investors who want to permanently live in the U.S.
Requirements
- Invest $800,000–$1,050,000 in a U.S. business.
- Investment must create at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers.
- Investor must prove the funds are lawfully obtained.
- Investment can be made in a Regional Center project (passive) or directly by starting/running a business.
Benefits
- Direct path to U.S. permanent residency for them and their family.
- No need to have a job offer or employer sponsor.
Case Study: EB-5 Visa – Green Card Through Investment
Client: International real estate investor from South Korea
Goal: Permanently move to the U.S. with his family
Solution: Invested $900,000 in a USCIS-approved Regional Center project
Outcome: Secured conditional Green Cards for himself, his spouse, and two children. He now lives in Southern California and manages U.S.-based investments.