EB-5 Process Frequently Asked Questions
What are EB-5 Regional Centers?
Regional Centers are entities designated by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that promote economic development and job creation in a specific geographic location in the US.
What is the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa program and when was it created?
The US Congress created the EB-5 Program in 1990 as Section 203(b)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Congress created the program to grant eligible foreign nationals the opportunity to become lawful, permanent US Residents while at the same time stimulating economic activity by making investments that create jobs for US workers.
How many EB-5 Green Cards are available each year?
There are approximately 10,000 visas set aside for EB-5 applicants each year.
What is the minimum investment required for CiF projects?
The required investment is US $500,000 per investor.