US EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program

Under the new EB-5 regulations, the current processing time is approximately 2-3 years to obtain a conditional green card, with the overall process taking 5-7 years to obtain a permanent green card. The exact time depends on project approval progress and visa availability.

The investment amount is returned after the project matures, according to the project agreement. Typically, after 5-7 years of project operation, the project developer will return the principal per the agreement. However, investment carries risk, and principal return depends on project performance.

No. Applicants can apply from outside the U.S. and enter the U.S. after obtaining an immigrant visa through consular processing. If the applicant is already in the U.S. with legal status, they can also apply through adjustment of status (I-485).

Key advantages of EB-5 under the new regulations include: 1) Reserved visa quotas with no or shorter backlogs; 2) Ability to concurrently file I-526E and I-485, quickly obtaining work authorization and advance parole; 3) Investment amount of $800,000, which is more clearly defined compared to the old rules.