How to Apply for the U.S. EB-5 Visa?

For global investors and their families, the EB-5 Investor Visa is one of the clearest and most structured paths to U.S. permanent residency. With an investment of $800,000 in targeted projects (or $1,050,000 in standard projects) and job creation for Americans, EB-5 gives you and your family the green card and ultimately, U.S. citizenship.

Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the process:

 Step 1. Choose Your Investment Option

You must invest at least $800,000 in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) project or $1,050,000 in other U.S. businesses. Many investors use Regional Centers (approved by USCIS) for hands-off investments.

Step 2. Prepare Form I-526E Petition

This is the investor’s petition, showing proof of your funds, lawful source of capital, and commitment to create 10 full-time U.S. jobs.

Step 3. File for Conditional Permanent Residency

Once your I-526E is approved, you and your immediate family (spouse and unmarried children under 21) can apply for a conditional green card. This allows you to live, work and study anywhere in the U.S.

Step 4. Fulfill Job Creation Requirement

Over the two-year conditional period, your investment must create at least 10 jobs for qualified U.S. workers. With Regional Centers, this often includes indirect job creation, giving investors more flexibility.

Step 5. Apply to Remove Conditions (Form I-829)

After two years, you file Form I-829 to prove jobs were created and investment maintained. Approval converts your conditional green card into a permanent green card.

 Step 6. Maintain Residency

As a green card holder, you must maintain residence in the U.S. for at least five years to be eligible for citizenship. During this time, your children enjoy U.S. schools and universities at domestic tuition rates, not international fees which is a huge financial advantage.

Step 7. Apply for U.S. Citizenship

After five years of permanent residency, you and your family may apply for U.S. citizenship, having one of the world’s strongest passports.

Why Beyond Global Partners?

The EB-5 process is powerful but complex. At Beyond Global Partners, we specialize in guiding investors step by step:

 ✔ Selecting the right USCIS-approved projects
 ✔ Preparing and reviewing documentation with trusted partners
 ✔ Supporting families through PR, education and settlement planning

With our global presence, we deliver expertise with local insight and international reach.

Ready to start your EB-5 journey? Let’s design your U.S. residency and citizenship strategy together.