Can I create virtual jobs for EB-5?

In EB-5, what matters is not the label of virtual or in-person employment, but rather that the positions meet the program’s definition of a qualifying job. The investment must generate real, full-time jobs that benefit workers in the United States.

Remote work is increasingly common, but simply declaring the creation of virtual positions is not enough. The roles must be structured within a context that formally connects to the U.S. labor market and, above all, must be genuinely filled by qualified professionals.

• Positions must be full-time and benefit workers in the United States.
• A remote format is acceptable as long as the employment is real and verifiable.
• Payroll records, contracts, and documentation prove that jobs were actually created.

Since job creation is subject to detailed documentary review, it is worth structuring the project with specialized guidance and verifying the current requirements at the official source (USCIS) before counting virtual positions in your investment plan.

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