Applying for EB-5 Program, investors must follow the following steps:

1. File I-526 petition with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).


2. After I-526 is approved, investors will file I-829 petition – to receive permanent residency or green card.

I-526 Petition requirements

1. Evidence that the invested capital comes from a “lawful source”.
2. Evidence that an investor’s cash or assets are sufficient for an EB-5 investment.
3. Evidence that the investor has transferred full investment or part of the funds for direct investment in to a new or existing business.
4. Copies of passports,birth and marriage certificates for each family member who are on the petition.
5. Petitioner or applicants documents pertaining to education and employment history, like biodata or resume, diplomas, university degree if any, and other relevant documents.
6. Additional information may be required by USCIS.

To fulfill the above requirements, investors must coordinate with an immigration attorney of their choice or use in-house attorney that is available for free.

I-829 Petition
Upon approval of the I-526 petition, the investor and all family members listed on the petition will receive a conditional green card that will be valid for two years. Within 90 days before the green card’s expiration, investors and their attorneys must file the I-829 petition to prove the following: Evidence that the investor invested the required amount of capital into the project.
Evidence that the invested funds were “at risk” at the time of the I-829 petition filing.
Evidence that the commercial enterprise created, atleast 10 full-time jobs due investor’s investments.
Upon USCIS approval of the I-829 petition, investors and their family members will receive permanent U.S. green cards.