Investor Guides
EB-5 Investor Guides
Clear, current explanations of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program for international investors and their families — written to the standards of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 and updated for 2026.
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Each guide is self-contained and non-promotional. Together they cover the questions sophisticated investors ask before committing capital. None of this is legal, immigration, tax, or investment advice — always retain licensed professionals for your own case.
EB-5 Source of Funds Requirements Explained
How to establish a lawful source, trace capital from origin to investment, and assemble documentation that withstands USCIS scrutiny.
Read the guide →EB-5 vs E-2 Visa: Which Is Right for You?
Permanent residency versus a renewable nonimmigrant status, treaty-country eligibility, and how the two investment routes compare.
Read the guide →What Is a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) in EB-5?
The $800,000 versus $1,050,000 thresholds, rural and high-unemployment designations, and the reserved set-aside visa categories.
Read the guide →EB-5 Regional Center vs Direct Investment
Passive pooled projects versus owning and operating your own enterprise — job counting, control, risk, and diligence differences.
Read the guide →EB-5 Processing Times & Timeline in 2026
From the I-526E petition through concurrent filing, the conditional green card, and I-829 removal of conditions — realistic ranges.
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