Visas we handle / EB-5
Investor green card
EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
A direct path to permanent residence for investors placing the required capital into a new commercial enterprise that creates at least ten full-time U.S. jobs.
How we help
What We Counsel EB-5 Investors On
We counsel clients on direct investment versus regional center projects, source-of-funds documentation, and the sequence from petition through conditional residence and removal of conditions.
- Direct investment versus regional center projects
- Source-of-funds documentation
- The petition
- Conditional residence
- Removal of conditions
At a glance
The EB-5 in Brief
- Type
- Immigrant visa (green card)
- Minimum investment
- $800,000 in a targeted employment area, or $1,050,000 elsewhere
- Job creation
- At least 10 full-time U.S. jobs
- Who can apply
- Any nationality
- Typical speed
- Often two years or more
Investment thresholds and processing times are set by law and agency practice, and they change. We give you a current picture at the consultation.
E-2 or EB-5
The Two Investor Routes, Side by Side
Many investors start on an E-2 to get to the U.S. quickly and build their business, then pursue an EB-5 or another green card path later.
E-2 Treaty Investor
- Type
- Temporary, renewable visa
- Investment
- No fixed minimum; must be substantial
- Job creation
- Must not be marginal (no fixed number)
- Who can apply
- Treaty-country citizens only
- Typical speed
- Weeks to a few months
EB-5 Immigrant Investor
- Type
- Immigrant visa (green card)
- Investment
- $800,000 (targeted area) or $1,050,000
- Job creation
- At least 10 full-time U.S. jobs
- Who can apply
- Any nationality
- Typical speed
- Often two years or more
How we work
How We Handle EB-5 Matters
Consultation and Strategy
Tell us about your capital, your timeline, and your goals. We will tell you honestly whether the EB-5 fits and what it will take.
Evidence and Petition Assembly
Direct investment or a regional center project, and the source-of-funds documentation behind the capital.
Drafting, Review and Filing
We draft the petition, review it with you before anything is submitted, and file it.
Decision and Next Steps
The sequence continues through conditional residence and removal of conditions. We update your estimate as the matter progresses.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Which visa is right for my situation?
It depends on whether your strongest asset is capital, a record of achievement, or an existing company. The E-2 turns on investment and treaty nationality. The O-1 turns on documented recognition. The EB-5 turns on a larger capital commitment and job creation, and it leads to permanent residence rather than temporary status. A consultation is the fastest way to narrow it down.
Can citizens of any country apply for the EB-5?
Yes. Unlike the E-2, the EB-5 is open to any nationality, which is why investors from non-treaty countries like India and China often choose it.
Can I switch from an E-2 to an EB-5 later?
Yes. Many investors start on an E-2 to get to the U.S. quickly and build their business, then pursue an EB-5 or another green card path later. They are not mutually exclusive.
How long does the process take?
Timelines vary by visa, by filing office, by consulate, and by country of origin, and they change. We give you a current estimate at the consultation and update it as your matter progresses. We will not quote you a timeline we cannot stand behind.
Next step
Start With a Consultation
Tell us about your business and your timeline. We will tell you honestly which pathway fits and what it will take.
This page is general information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Outcomes depend on individual facts and on law and policy that change. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.