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Business & investment
USA EB-5 investor programme
Explore a qualifying investment-based route to U.S. permanent residence for eligible investors and family members.
- Route type
- Immigrant investor route
- Destination
- United States
- Best for
- Investors exploring U.S. immigrant investment options.
- In this guide
- 5 stages · 6 document groups
START WITH YOUR PROFILE
A useful first conversation starts with the right details.
Tell us about your objective and background. This free initial assessment is an enquiry—not an eligibility decision or confirmed appointment.
02
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Know what the route is—and what it is not.
EB-5 is an immigrant investor classification. A qualifying investment in a new commercial enterprise must be at risk, lawfully sourced and connected to the required job creation.
The current minimum is USD 1,050,000, or USD 800,000 for a qualifying targeted employment area or infrastructure investment. Project and immigration due diligence remain essential; government designation is not a guarantee.
Official route guidance: USCIS — investment eligibility · USCIS — business and investment visa overview
Who it may suit
Investors exploring U.S. immigrant investment options.
Immigrant investor route
ROUTES AND STATUS
Understand the distinction before choosing.
These routes have different legal outcomes and conditions. The right starting point depends on your facts.
| Route | Status | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Standard EB-5 investment | USD 1,050,000 minimum | Investment in a qualifying new commercial enterprise outside the reduced-investment categories. |
| TEA or infrastructure investment | USD 800,000 minimum | Reduced threshold for a qualifying targeted employment area investment or qualifying infrastructure project under current law. |
| Immigration outcome | Conditional permanent residence | If the petition, visa or adjustment and admission are approved, the investor and eligible derivatives receive conditional residence and later petition to remove conditions. |
03
ELIGIBILITY
The points we review first.
- 01
The standard qualifying investment is USD 1,050,000; USD 800,000 applies to qualifying targeted employment area or infrastructure projects. Fees and other expenses are additional.
- 02
Capital must be lawfully sourced and at risk. The qualifying investment must satisfy the job-creation requirements, generally at least 10 qualifying full-time U.S. jobs.
- 03
Project due diligence, source-of-funds evidence and an individual legal review are essential.
04
POTENTIAL BENEFITS
A route should serve the life you are planning.
- Potential permanent residence for the investor, spouse and eligible unmarried children under 21, subject to the rules on age and eligibility.
- No employer sponsorship is required for the investor petition.
Neither government designation nor project selection guarantees approval, capital repayment or investment returns. Processing and visa availability vary. Legal advice must come from a qualified U.S. immigration attorney.
05
DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
Prepare in stages.
This is an indicative checklist, not a universal filing list. The authority may request additional or updated evidence.
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Complete lawful source-and-path-of-funds evidence
Investment subscription, transfer and escrow records
Project offering and due-diligence materials
Tax, business, property, gift or loan records supporting the capital source
Attorney-prepared petition and later conditional-residence evidence
06
THE PROCESS
A clear sequence, with responsibilities defined.
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- 01You + Plan B
Discuss objectives and funding; obtain independent legal and financial advice.
- 02Preparation
Review the project and prepare lawful source-of-funds documentation.
- 03Preparation
A qualified U.S. immigration attorney prepares the appropriate petition.
- 04Preparation
If approved and a visa is available, complete the relevant immigration process for conditional residence.
- 05Authority decision
Apply to remove conditions when eligible and demonstrate compliance.
07
HOW PLAN B HELPS
Practical guidance, from profile to preparation.
We help organise your profile, identify information gaps, explain the official requirements and coordinate an agreed preparation checklist. Final eligibility and every decision remain with the relevant authority. Regulated representation and legal advice must come from an appropriately authorised professional; confirm the adviser’s credentials and written scope before proceeding.
For U.S. legal strategy and petition preparation, advice must come from a qualified U.S. immigration attorney. Plan B can support coordination but does not replace legal counsel.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Before you take the next step.
For post-March 2022 filings, USCIS states USD 1,050,000 generally and USD 800,000 for a qualifying targeted employment area or infrastructure project. Additional fees and expenses are separate.
YOUR NEXT MOVE
Turn an ambition into a properly prepared plan.
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