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WHAT IS EB-5 ? THE U.S. IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PROGRAM FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE EB5 VISA Since its introduction in 1990 by the U.S. Immigration Act, the EB-5 program provides a special category of immigration visa for the high-net-worth international investor. • Capital Commitment • Regional Center Fee • Legal Fees* • USCIS Filing Fees ** After the successful completion of the program, investors and their family members (spouse and children under the age of 21) are given a conditional resident status in the United States, which can be converted into a permanent residency with a path to citizenship. WHO CAN APPLY $500,000 $50,000 $20,000 $5,000 BASIC REQUIREMENT • Investment of $500,000 • Proof of legal source of said investment via theI-526 Petition • Each investment must create 10 full-time jobs for U.S. qualified workers International investors and their family members (spouse and children under the age of 21 unmarried) HOW DOES IT WORK To qualify for the program: 1. The applicant must invest $500,000 in a business or project located in an area of the United States with a high unemployment rate. 2. The applicant’s investment must create 10 full-time jobs within the required period. * estimated fees ** estimated fees-United States Citizenship & Immigration Services