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The Process

The EB-5 Journey, Step by Step

From your first consultation to removal of conditions on permanent residence.

  1. 1

    Consult Independent Advisers

    Meet with independent immigration, securities, and tax advisers before committing to any offering.

  2. 2

    Review the Project & Offering Documents

    Review the project's business plan, PPM, and economic report with your advisers.

  3. 3

    Document Source & Path of Funds

    Document the lawful source of your investment funds and the path they took to reach the investment account.

  4. 4

    Subscribe & Transfer Funds

    Sign the subscription agreement and transfer the investment amount plus any applicable administrative fee.

  5. 5

    Regional Center Files Form I-956F

    The Regional Center files Form I-956F for the project, if not already approved.

  6. 6

    Investor Files Form I-526E

    You file your individual I-526E petition establishing your EB-5 eligibility.

  7. 7

    Adjustment of Status or Consular Processing

    If eligible and a visa is available, pursue adjustment of status (Form I-485) in the United States, or consular processing (DS-260) abroad.

  8. 8

    Two-Year Conditional Permanent Residence

    Upon approval, you and your eligible family members receive conditional permanent residence.

  9. 9

    File Form I-829

    File Form I-829 during the 90-day window before your conditional status expires.

  10. 10

    Removal of Conditions

    USCIS reviews Form I-829 and determines whether the conditions on your permanent residence can be removed.

Concurrent filing: Investors lawfully present in the United States may, in some cases, file Form I-485 concurrently with Form I-526E when a visa is immediately available and all other eligibility conditions are met. Concurrent filing is not available to every applicant — confirm eligibility with your immigration attorney.

Related Forms

The process above references several distinct USCIS and Department of State forms. See our EB-5 Forms Glossary for a plain-language explainer of each one, including Form I-956, I-956F, I-526E, I-485, I-765, I-131, DS-260, I-829, and I-956G.

This page is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice, and does not describe the terms of any specific offering. Processing steps, timeframes, and eligibility rules are set by USCIS and the U.S. Department of State and are subject to change. Consult an independent immigration attorney about your individual circumstances.