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EB-5

Investing in America’s Future While Securing Yours

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program provides foreign investors and their families with a direct path to U.S. permanent residency (Green Card) by making a qualifying investment that creates American jobs. This visa is ideal for entrepreneurs and investors seeking both business opportunities and long-term residency in the United States. At aiLegal, we help you structure, document, and present your EB-5 investment to meet strict USCIS requirements and maximize your chances of success.

What You Will Get with Us

  1. Eligibility & Investment Assessment
    We evaluate your financial background and confirm whether your investment qualifies under EB-5 rules.

  2. Step-by-Step Guided Petition Process
    Our team explains each stage of the EB-5 process, from I-526E filing to conditional Green Card approval and removal of conditions.

  3. Personalized Evidence Strategy
    We help prepare business plans, financial records, and job-creation documentation to prove program compliance.

  4. Regional Center & Direct Investment Guidance
    We advise on whether to invest through a USCIS-approved regional center or start your own qualifying business.

  5. Thorough Application Review
    Multiple reviews of your forms and evidence are conducted to minimize errors and strengthen your petition.

  6. Comprehensive Legal Review
    An immigration attorney evaluates your case to ensure compliance with EB-5 program requirements and identify potential risks.

  7. Ready-to-File Petition Package
    We assemble a professional, well-documented petition package for USCIS submission.

  8. Ongoing Case Support
    We assist with conditional residency filings, compliance reviews, and removal of conditions (I-829 petition).

  • Form I-526E (Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor) or Form I-526 (for direct investors)

  • Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, if applying in the U.S.)

  • Form DS-260 (Immigrant Visa Application, if applying abroad)

  • Form I-829 (Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status)

  • Form I-765 / I-131 (Work and travel authorization, if filing with I-485)


Let’s Make a Plan Together 

Frequently Asked Questions


What is the minimum investment required for EB-5?

$1,050,000, or $800,000 if investing in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) or infrastructure project.

How many jobs must my investment create?

At least 10 full-time U.S. jobs for qualifying workers.

What is the difference between direct investment and regional center investment?

  • Direct investment: You manage and oversee your own business.

  • Regional center investment: You invest through a USCIS-approved center, which manages the project and job-creation requirements.

How long does it take to get a Green Card through EB-5?

Timelines vary by country of origin, but initial conditional residency can take 2–4 years.

Does my family qualify under EB-5?

Yes. Spouses and unmarried children under 21 can obtain Green Cards as derivative beneficiaries.

Can I live anywhere in the U.S. on EB-5?

Yes. EB-5 investors and their families are free to live, work, and study anywhere in the U.S., regardless of where the investment is located.

Does EB-5 directly lead to permanent residency?

Yes. EB-5 provides conditional permanent residency for 2 years, which can become permanent upon successful job creation and I-829 approval.


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