Obtain a U.S. Green Card through a qualifying investment of $800,000–$1,050,000 that creates at least 10 full-time jobs. No employer sponsor, no job offer, no skills requirement. Attorney Shair guides investors through every stage.
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program allows foreign nationals to obtain lawful permanent residence in the United States by making a qualifying investment in a U.S. business that creates at least 10 full-time jobs for qualifying U.S. workers. Created by Congress in 1990 and significantly reformed by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, EB-5 is the only immigration pathway based entirely on capital investment — with no employer sponsor, no job offer, no skills test, and no language requirement.
There are two investment pathways: direct investment (managing your own new commercial enterprise) and Regional Center investment (a more passive pooled investment through a USCIS-designated Regional Center). The investment threshold depends on whether the enterprise is located in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA).
"EB-5 is the most direct path to a U.S. Green Card for successful investors and entrepreneurs. Attorney Shair guides clients through every stage — from investment structure and source of funds documentation to I-526E filing, conditional Green Card, and I-829 petition."
The minimum investment amount depends on whether the new commercial enterprise is located in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA).
A direct EB-5 investment requires the investor to directly create and manage a new commercial enterprise that hires at least 10 full-time U.S. workers directly on the enterprise's payroll. A Regional Center investment allows indirect job creation — counting jobs created indirectly through the economic activity of the investment, not just direct employees. Regional Center investments are typically more passive, involve established investment projects with experienced management teams, and are often structured as limited partnerships or limited liability companies. Most EB-5 investors use Regional Centers for the reduced operational involvement and broader job creation counting methodology.
A qualifying EB-5 investment must be: (1) in a new commercial enterprise (established after Nov. 29, 1990, or a troubled business requiring the investment); (2) at the required minimum amount ($800,000 in a TEA or $1,050,000 standard); (3) at risk — meaning the capital is subject to loss; (4) creating at least 10 full-time jobs for qualifying U.S. workers (directly for direct investments; directly or indirectly for Regional Center investments); and (5) from lawful sources. The capital must be fully committed at the time of the I-526E filing.
USCIS requires EB-5 investors to trace the entire path of their investment capital from its original source to the qualifying investment. Lawful sources include business income, salary, investment returns, real estate sales, inheritance, gifts, and loans secured by the investor's own assets (not the new commercial enterprise). Documentation typically includes tax returns, bank statements, business financial records, corporate documents, and translated foreign-language documents. Source of funds is one of the most heavily scrutinized aspects of EB-5 petitions — Attorney Shair prepares a comprehensive, audit-ready source of funds package.
Yes — but conditionally. When I-526E is approved and you receive your Green Card, it is initially conditional (2 years). The 10 full-time jobs must be created during the conditional period to support the I-829 petition to remove conditions. For Regional Center investments, job creation is typically demonstrated through an economist's report showing the economic impact of the investment — direct and indirect/induced jobs. Failure to demonstrate the required job creation at the I-829 stage can result in denial and potential loss of permanent residence.
EB-5 petitions involve complex securities law, immigration law, and financial documentation requirements. The source of funds documentation alone can span dozens of exhibits across multiple jurisdictions and languages. Attorney Shair prepares comprehensive EB-5 packages with meticulous source of funds tracing, coordinates with financial advisors and Regional Center counsel, and ensures every aspect of the investment structure meets USCIS requirements before filing.
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