EB-5 Investor Visa Program

Want to immigrate to the U.S.? The EB-5 Investor Visa Program is one of the most reliable ways to get a green card in the U.S. for the whole family! Our experienced EB-5 visa attorneys can help prepare your petition, file your EB-5 visa application, and make your business immigration dream a reality!

With our unique immigration philosophy and strategic approach, AmLaw Group’s visa attorneys successfully obtained a 98%+ approval rate for our clients’ petitions. Talk to our EB-5 visa attorney in Miami, Florida to get started with your investor visa petition today!

The EB-5 visa is an increasingly popular immigration option that allows foreign nationals to earn permanent residency in the United States by investing in U.S.-based businesses. Generally speaking, it is one of the fastest routes to acquire permanent residency (and citizenship) without the backlogs and limitations that are characteristic for other visa categories.

Investors must contribute capital to a venture that generates at least ten full-time positions for American workers. The amount required depends on the location: projects in underserved areas, such as rural towns or regions with high unemployment, generally need $800,000, while investments in urban or standard areas require $1,050,000. Approved investors, along with their spouse and children under 21, initially receive conditional residency, which can later be converted into a permanent green card. After 5 years of residency, the applicant and family may apply for citizenship.

The EB-5 visa provides a direct path to a green card without the need for other qualifications such as employment experience, evidence of extraordinary achievements or other requirements of other visa categories. Applicants and their families are free to live anywhere in the U.S. without being tied to an employer or other limitations. Moreover, the visa set asides allow applicants, for example, from China and India to avoid the long lines that are present for other green card categories. All these features make it a practical route for those seeking both residency and a meaningful economic contribution in America.

Investment helps you acquire a green card for you and your family, including your spouse and any unmarried children below the age of 21. There are no age restrictions for investors! Speak with one of our experienced immigration lawyers in Miami for more information.

Obtaining an EB-5 visa opens the door to multiple investment opportunities in the US, including:

• Passive investment opportunity for those who want to become a member of a multi-million dollar regional center project;
• Active investment for a business in any U.S. state;
• Return on investment in as little as 5 years, on average;
• For those investing in regional project centers, dividends will be claimed throughout the term investment; and
• Project success through the participation of reliable banks and other investors

The EB-5 visa allows an investor to passively invest in a project to acquire residency without the hassles and time requirements of running your own business in the United States. The regional center oversees the project’s construction and ensures compliance with EB-5 requirements.

The EB-5 visa is designed for foreign nationals who wish to combine investment with the opportunity to live permanently in the United States. While the technical requirements are handled elsewhere, eligibility from a practical perspective depends on the type of investor and their goals.

Established in 1990 to stimulate U.S. economic growth and job creation. Modern reforms, such as the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, introduced stronger oversight and dedicated visa set-asides for rural and high-unemployment areas, creating new opportunities—and in some cases more favorable processing—for investors who choose qualifying projects in these categories.

Applicants must have a verifiable source of funds and a clear investment plan. Strategic legal guidance helps investors navigate the process, maximize benefits, and protect their immigration status.

There are certain requirements to meet to qualify for an EB-5 visa in the U.S. For more detailed information, consult our business immigration lawyers at AmLaw Group to discuss your plans to invest in a business in the U.S. either directly or through a regional center.

A Regional Center is a government-licensed commercial structure that brings together stakeholders: developers, investors, banks, and other management organizations in order to finance investment projects under the EB-5 program to develop the U.S. economy.

Participation in the program by investing in regional center projects is oftentimes a more popular option. In fact, approximately 97% of all EB-5 investors invest in a regional center project. Regional center investments are more popular since they handle all compliance matters, carefully vet the developers and projects, and have a number of stakeholders in each project who have a vested interest in the successful implementation of the project. They carefully monitor the project at every stage of its implementation, thereby preventing any possibly unfavorable scenarios.

Our EB-5 services provide complete legal and strategic support for individuals pursuing U.S. residency through investment. We assist clients from the earliest planning stages through the final approval of their green card, ensuring compliance with all EB-5 program requirements.

Our services include:

• Project Evaluation. Reviewing potential investment opportunities and confirming EB-5 program eligibility.
• Direct Investment Structuring. Assisting with company formation, operational planning, and compliance strategies.
• Source-of-Funds Documentation. Preparing detailed reports to verify the lawful origin of invested capital.
• Business Plan & Economic Analysis Support. Coordinating with professional economists and business planners to create USCIS-compliant documentation.
• Regional Center Coordination. Working with developers and fund administrators to ensure ongoing project compliance.
• Petition Management. Preparing and filing Form I-526E and I-829 petitions while monitoring all deadlines.

Through proactive problem-solving and personalized guidance, we help investors navigate challenges, protect their immigration goals, and move confidently from conditional residency to permanent green card status.

At AmLaw Group, our EB5 immigration attorneys have been specializing in investment immigration for nearly two decades, and EB-5 is a top focus of our practice. With investors from around the world, we are proud that 98%+ of our EB-5 cases have been approved by USCIS.

Speak with our experienced business immigration lawyers to get started with your EB-5 petition today!