Can I bring my siblings with my EB-5?

No. Under the EB-5 program, the dependents who can be included in the same petition as the principal investor are, as a rule, the spouse and unmarried minor children. Siblings do not qualify under this category.

This means that when immigrating as an EB-5 investor, you cannot automatically include your siblings in the same application. They would need to pursue their own immigration pathway, with its own requirements and procedures.

The definitions of who qualifies as a dependent have specific criteria, particularly regarding the age and marital status of children, and may change over time. For this reason, it is worth confirming the current rules with USCIS before planning the family’s move.

Every case has its own particularities. Working with a trusted specialist helps map out options for other family members and avoid proposals that promise guaranteed outcomes.

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