Research immigration attorneys

Then decide with whom to work. Year Zero

Engage a broker dealer

Make sure the broker dealers have eligible EB-5 projects before deciding to work with them. Year Zero             

Evaluate projects

Read brochures, Private Placement memorandums, and all other supporting documents. Year Zero

Pick a project!

This should be an EB-5 eligible investment project sponsored by a particular Regional Center. Year Zero

Complete Investor Questionnaire

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Compile source of funds documentation with attorney

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Complete Subscription Agreement

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Transfer funds to the Escrow Account of the project

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Attorney files the EB-5 petition package (Form I-526) with USCIS

Stage 1 complete! Estimated wait time for approval of I-526 is 14-16 months. Fee: $3,675 Year Zero

Receive I-526 Petition approval!

16 months

Time to file more forms

If you are in the United States with a nonimmigrant visa, then file Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status). If you are overseas, file Form DS-260 at the National Visa Center and then attend interview at local US Consulate. Fee: $1,140

Wait for approval

For those in the United States, this means a 4-12 month waiting period for approval of I-485. For those overseas, awaiting an interview and receipt of EB-5 Visa could be a 6-12 month waiting period. 24 months

Receive two-year conditional green card

Start counting five years to be eligible to apply for full US citizenship. Stage 2 complete! 24 months

Reside in the U.S. for two years as a temporary resident

Not to mention you now have full rights to live and work

Attorney files I-829 Petition with USCIS to remove conditional resident status 90 days before the two year period ends. Fee: $3,750

45 months

Receive I-829 Petition approval & permanent green card

Congratulations! 54 months

Investors’ principal and return, if any, determined and distributed pursuant to the Limited Partnership Agreement.

Stage 3 complete! 60 Months