EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
Who it's for: Investors, with their spouses and young unmarried children, who invest in a U.S. commercial enterprise that creates or keeps full-time jobs.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Family can join: Yes
- Can lead to permanent residence: Yes
What the official pages say
2 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Family can joinYesOfficial wording
“investors (and their spouses and unmarried children under 21) are eligible to apply for lawful permanent residence (become a Green Card holder)”
Can lead to permanent residenceYesOfficial wording
“are eligible to apply for lawful permanent residence (become a Green Card holder)”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Main fee; Salary threshold; Decision time; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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