EB-5 Immigration Lawyer: Invest for a U.S. Green Card

EB-5 Immigration Lawyer: Invest for a U.S. Green Card

Secure Permanent Residency Through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program

Secure Permanent Residency Through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program

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Launch your U.S. future with attorney-guided EB-5 strategy, project diligence, filings, and visa processing.

What Is EB-5?


The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program provides a path to a U.S. green card for qualifying investors who invest in a new commercial enterprise that creates at least 10 full-time U.S. jobs. Minimums are typically $800,000 for qualifying “set-aside” projects (rural / high-unemployment / infrastructure) and $1,050,000 otherwise. The RIA (Reform and Integrity Act) reserves 20% rural, 10% high-unemployment, 2% infrastructure visas each fiscal year, which can help with availability and speed for qualifying projects.


Why Hire Our EB-5 Lawyers

Stage What We Do
1. Strategy & Project Fit We analyze your goals (speed, risk tolerance, country of chargeability) and shortlist RIA-compliant projects that fit.
2. Diligence We review offering docs, job-creation methodology, capital stack, escrow terms, exit scenarios, and compliance risks.
3. Immigration Filings We prepare Form I-526E (regional center) or I-526, source-of-funds, translations, and evidentiary exhibits.
4. Visa Processing We manage consular processing or adjustment of status, and family derivatives.
5. Ongoing Support We guide I-829 (removal of conditions) and monitor job creation/proof.

EB-5 Set-Aside (Reserved) Categories

Category Annual Reserve Why It Matters
Rural 20% Often faster adjudication and priority visa availability for many countries.
High-Unemployment (TEA) 10% Expanded availability if your country faces demand/retrogression.
Infrastructure 2% Government or public-private projects with unique benefits.

EB-5 vs. Other Investor Options

Feature EB-5
Status Type Immigrant (direct path to green card)
Minimum Investment $800,000 (set-aside) or $1,050,000 (standard)
Job Creation 10 full-time U.S. jobs
Family Spouse + unmarried children under 21 obtain green cards too
Typical Use Regional center projects or direct job-creating businesses

2025 EB-5 Updates You Should Know


RIA “Grandfathering” Horizon: Current protections cover I-526E filings on or before September 30, 2026; investors filing after that date may not be protected if program authorization lapses or changes without action from Congress. Plan filings well before 9/30/2026.


Reserved Visa Mechanics: RIA did not increase total visas; it redistributed them into set-aside buckets (rural 20%, high-unemployment 10%, infrastructure 2%).


Industry Landscape & Education: IIUSA is the national trade association for the Regional Center industry—useful for macro updates and ethics context.


Pro tip: If you’re from a high-demand country, a rural set-aside project can be your fastest track due to reserved visa availability.




Who Can Apply for an E2 Visa?


You must be a national of a treaty country such as:

United Kingdom • Canada • France • Germany • Australia • Japan • South Korea • Italy • Spain


View Full List of Treaty Countries →


2025 EB-5 Updates You Should Know


RIA “Grandfathering” Horizon: Current protections cover I-526E filings on or before September 30, 2026; investors filing after that date may not be protected if program authorization lapses or changes without action from Congress. Plan filings well before 9/30/2026.


Reserved Visa Mechanics: RIA did not increase total visas; it redistributed them into set-aside buckets (rural 20%, high-unemployment 10%, infrastructure 2%).


Industry Landscape & Education: IIUSA is the national trade association for the Regional Center industry—useful for macro updates and ethics context.


Pro tip: If you’re from a high-demand country, a rural set-aside project can be your fastest track due to reserved visa availability.











Our EB-5 Process & Timeline

Step What You Get Est. Timing*
Investment & Diligence Project shortlist + document review 2–4 weeks
I-526E Preparation & Filing Legal strategy + evidence + filing 3–6 weeks
Visa Processing Consular interview / AOS filing Variable by post / USCIS
Conditional Green Card Upon approval and entry / AOS approval Variable
I-829 Removal Documented job creation & sustainment At 21–24 months post-admission
*Timing varies by category (rural/high-unemployment), consulate, and USCIS processing.



What We Look For in an EB-5 Project (Investor Protection)


Independent job-creation cushion above 10 jobs per investor


  • Clear use of proceeds, escrow release conditions, and audited financials

  • Realistic construction/operations milestones and credible developers

  • Transparent exit strategy and capital stack structure


We are not a regional center or project marketer; we represent you. (For orientation on the broader ecosystem, see IIUSA; for market-facing examples, see EB-5 project aggregators.)









What We Look For in an EB-5 Project (Investor Protection)


Independent job-creation cushion above 10 jobs per investor


  • Clear use of proceeds, escrow release conditions, and audited financials

  • Realistic construction/operations milestones and credible developers

  • Transparent exit strategy and capital stack structure


We are not a regional center or project marketer; we represent you. (For orientation on the broader ecosystem, see IIUSA; for market-facing examples, see EB-5 project aggregators.)












Our EB-5 Process & Timeline

Step What You Get Est. Timing*
Investment & Diligence Project shortlist + document review 2–4 weeks
I-526E Preparation & Filing Legal strategy + evidence + filing 3–6 weeks
Visa Processing Consular interview / AOS filing Variable by post / USCIS
Conditional Green Card Upon approval and entry / AOS approval Variable
I-829 Removal Documented job creation & sustainment At 21–24 months post-admission
*Timing varies by category (rural/high-unemployment), consulate, and USCIS processing.


FAQs


Is regional center EB-5 open?
Yes; the program was reauthorized in 2022 under the RIA and remains active. Invest In the USA


What if visas retrogress for my country?
Set-asides can help. Rural (20%), high-unemployment (10%), and infrastructure (2%) categories may offer earlier availability. We’ll align your project choice accordingly. USCIS


Why the push before Sept 30, 2026?
That’s the grandfathering cutoff for filing I-526E under current RIA protections if the program later lapses/changes without action. Filing before that date can preserve your case.











FAQs


Is regional center EB-5 open?
Yes; the program was reauthorized in 2022 under the RIA and remains active. Invest In the USA


What if visas retrogress for my country?
Set-asides can help. Rural (20%), high-unemployment (10%), and infrastructure (2%) categories may offer earlier availability. We’ll align your project choice accordingly. USCIS


Why the push before Sept 30, 2026?
That’s the grandfathering cutoff for filing I-526E under current RIA protections if the program later lapses/changes without action. Filing before that date can preserve your case.

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© Fibi Law Firm 2023

For a complete list of our attorneys’ bar admissions, visit fibilaw.com/licenses.htm

© Fibi Law Firm 2023

For a complete list of our attorneys’ bar admissions, visit fibilaw.com/licenses.htm