Americas

United States EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program

Path to permanent US residence through USD 800K-USD 1.1M investment. Access to the world's largest economy with option for citizenship in 5 years.

Program overview

Status: Active
Minimum Investment: USD 800K
Established: 1990
Processing Time: 12-36 months
Schengen Access: No

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Investment options

Business Investment

USD 800K

Citizenship requirements

Eligibility

After 5 years

Language

English

Test

Required

Key benefits

Travel to 90/180 days Schengen as US resident

Family inclusion

Spouse

Dependent children up to age 21

Tax situation

Income Tax: 10-37%
Foreign Income: Taxed
Capital Gains: 0-23.8%
Dividends: 0-20%
Wealth Tax: None
Inheritance Tax: 40%

Tax Type	Default Rates
Income Tax	10-37%
Foreign Income	Taxed
Capital Gains	0-23.8%
Dividends	0-20%
Wealth Tax	None
Inheritance Tax	40%

Program details

The EB-5 program is the primary investor pathway to US permanent residency. Applicants must demonstrate their investment creates 10 full-time jobs for US workers.

Targeted Employment Areas (TEA) in rural or high-unemployment zones qualify for reduced investment thresholds. A visa reserve system prioritizes TEA investments: 20% for rural areas, 10% for high-unemployment zones, and 2% for infrastructure projects.

The initial Green Card is conditional for 2 years. After demonstrating job creation requirements are met, conditions are removed and permanent residency is granted.

Note: The "Gold Card" program introduced via Executive Order 14351 in September 2025 offers an alternative path with a USD 1.0M contribution and no job creation requirement. This program operates parallel to EB-5 and remains subject to ongoing litigation.

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