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For investors seeking a pathway to permanent residence in the United States, the EB-5 program offers an opportunity to obtain a green card through a qualifying investment. Successful applicants may also secure permanent resident status for their spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21.<\/p>\n
After making the investment and filing the required petition, applicants and their eligible family members may receive conditional green cards within approximately 2\u20133 years (or more). Two years later, an additional filing is required to demonstrate that the investment satisfied the program’s job creation or economic impact requirements. Once approved, the conditions on permanent residence can be removed.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/09\/atlantic-2.jpg” parallax=”on” custom_padding=”110px||110px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f7f7f7″ custom_padding=”32px||0px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The EB-5 visa is one of the few immigration pathways that allows individuals to pursue U.S. permanent residence through investment rather than employer sponsorship.<\/p>\n For entrepreneurs and investors exploring business<\/a> immigration, the EB-5 program can provide long-term access to the U.S. market while working toward residency goals. It also differs from a traditional employment based green card<\/a> because eligibility is based on investment rather than a qualifying job offer.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/victoria-bc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/07\/Picture4.jpg” alt=”A wealthy man sitting at a desk wearing glasses and learning about the EB-5 Green Card [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”41.5px” custom_padding=”14px|||||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” ul_font=”||||||||” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#597184″ header_2_font_size=”45px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” header_3_font=”||||||||” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ header_2_font_size_tablet=”35px” header_2_font_size_phone=”28px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Step 1: Make the Investment Step 2: Submit Form I-526 Step 3: File for Permanent Residence<\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” ul_font=”||||||||” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#597184″ header_2_font_size=”45px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” header_3_font=”||||||||” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ header_2_font_size_tablet=”35px” header_2_font_size_phone=”28px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Step 4: Receive Conditional Green Cards Step 5: Remove Conditions If approved, permanent resident status is maintained. If the requirements are not met, the green cards may be withdrawn.<\/p>\n The $800,000 investment is generally returned after the I-829 petition has been approved.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The EB-5 visa processing time varies depending on factors such as USCIS processing volumes, country specific demand, and case complexity.<\/p>\n A typical timeline includes:<\/p>\n While every case is unique, the overall EB-5 green card process generally takes approximately 2\u20135 years.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Investors and their families may benefit from:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Applicants typically choose between two investment models.<\/p>\n Direct Investment<\/strong> Regional Center Investment<\/strong> Current investment thresholds are:<\/p>\n Many investors prefer Regional Center projects because they offer a more passive investment structure.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A Targeted Employment Area (TEA) is generally defined as:<\/p>\n Even when investing in a TEA, the project must still create 10 full-time jobs within two years.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The EB-5 process generally follows these stages:<\/p>\n Although timelines vary, most applicants can expect the overall process to take approximately 2\u20135 years.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Unlike most U.S. immigration pathways, the EB-5 program provides a direct route to permanent residence through investment alone. There is no requirement for employer sponsorship, labor certification, or a qualifying job offer.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The EB-5 program remains active and is currently authorized through September 30, 2027. Investors should also be aware of several developments:<\/p>\n Given this uncertainty, some investors choose to begin the process while current rules remain in place.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The EB-5 process involves substantial financial documentation, immigration filings, and strict compliance requirements. Even minor mistakes can result in delays, requests for additional evidence, or denials.<\/p>\n Working with an immigration lawyer can help ensure:<\/p>\n At Pilkington Immigration, our immigration lawyers help investors navigate every stage of the EB-5 process with careful attention to compliance, strategy, and long-term goals.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Testimonials” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_color=”#ADC2D2″ background_size=”initial” custom_padding=”33px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”5%||5%||true” custom_padding_phone=”|||” bottom_divider_height=”200px” bottom_divider_flip=”horizontal” global_module=”1926″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||16px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”2em” ul_font=”||||||||” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#163C5D” header_2_font_size=”45px” header_2_line_height=”1.4em” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#163C5D” header_3_font_size=”32px” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”800px” max_width_last_edited=”off|desktop” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”|||” custom_margin_tablet=”|115px||” custom_margin_phone=”|-100px||” custom_margin_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”|||” header_2_font_size_tablet=”35px” header_2_font_size_phone=”28px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” module_id=”testimonial-cards” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”|||” use_custom_width=”on” custom_width_px=”1440px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_testimonial author=”Al Fergusson” portrait_url=”https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/08\/Group-1.png” quote_icon=”off” quote_icon_color=”#163C5D” quote_icon_background_color=”#ffffff” portrait_url_last_edited=”off|phone” portrait_width_tablet=”” portrait_width_phone=”50px” portrait_width_last_edited=”on|phone” portrait_height_tablet=”” portrait_height_phone=”50px” portrait_height_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ body_font=”||||||||” body_font_size=”16px” body_line_height=”2em” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”40px|30px|40px|30px|true|true” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_color_all_portrait=”#ffffff” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_blur=”50px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(110,130,208,0.18)” global_colors_info=”{}”]Pilkington team: A big thanks to all staff for the help and support during Donna\u2019s application journey to Canadian citizenship.[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_testimonial author=”Cyril Maqsood” portrait_url=”https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/08\/Group-1.png” quote_icon=”off” quote_icon_color=”#b5b5b5″ quote_icon_background_color=”#ffffff” portrait_width_tablet=”” portrait_width_phone=”50px” portrait_width_last_edited=”on|phone” portrait_height_tablet=”” portrait_height_phone=”50px” portrait_height_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ body_font=”||||||||” body_font_size=”16px” body_line_height=”2em” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”40px|30px|40px|30px|true|true” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_color_all_portrait=”#ffffff” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_blur=”70px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(110,130,208,0.18)” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The firm was extremely helpful in all aspects. 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<\/strong>The process begins when the applicant transfers the required investment funds and any applicable Regional Center administrative fees into the designated project account.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>The investor must file Form I-526 with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This petition is used to establish that:<\/p>\n\n
Once the I-526 petition is approved, the applicant can move forward with the green card application process.<\/p>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/strong>Following approval, the investor and qualifying family members receive conditional permanent resident status. This allows them to live and work in the United States without requiring separate employment authorization.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Approximately two years after receiving conditional residence, Form I-829 must be filed. This petition must demonstrate that:<\/p>\n\n
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Benefits of the EB-5 Program<\/h3>\n
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Available Investment Options<\/h3>\n
This option involves starting, purchasing, or operating a business that creates at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers. Active management is required.<\/p>\n
This option allows investors to participate in projects managed by government-approved Regional Centers without being involved in daily operations.<\/p>\n\n
What Is a Targeted Employment Area?<\/h3>\n
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Timeline Overview<\/h3>\n
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How the EB-5 Program Stands Apart<\/h3>\n
EB-5 Program Updates for 2025 and 2026<\/h3>\n
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