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KEY EB-5
Requirements

KEY EB-5 REQUIREMENTS

There are five key requirements for immigrant investors to successfully participate in the EB-5 program:


Minimum Capital Requirement

Capital requirements are:

  • $1,050,000 investment in a new business or project.
  • Over 98% of EB-5 investors invest in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) through Regional Centers at the $800,000 level.

New U.S. Jobs Requirement

Create or preserve at least ten full-time jobs for American workers.


Background Check

Proof that investor is not a convicted criminal, no history of financial fraud or has not previously violated U.S. immigration laws.


Legally Sourced Investment

Can clearly document the funds required to make the investment are from a lawful source. Always consult with US immigration counsel on this topic for pre-planning, options and strategies. Acceptable options include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Salary
  • Gifts of money from family & friends
  • Profits made from sale of real estate or other assets
  • Loan

At Risk Investment

Investment must be “At Risk” (i.e. fully invested in the project) for a period of no less than 5 years.

Per U.S. law, the EB-5 investor cannot be offered any guaranteed return on or of principal, nor possess any redemption rights on capital.




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