Can I do EB-5 in partnership with another investor?

Yes. It is possible to pursue EB-5 in partnership with another investor. The program does not prohibit joint investment in the same project, as long as each participant independently meets all the requirements.

The key principle is individualization. Even when funds flow into the same project, the documentation must clearly show how much each investor contributed, the lawful source of each person’s funds, and how the jobs created are allocated among participants. Each investor must meet the required investment amount and be accountable for their share of job creation.

• Joint investment in the same project is allowed.
• Each partner independently proves lawful source and amount invested.
• Jobs must be attributable individually to each investor.

In many cases, this individual accounting takes place within regional center structures, which are designed to accommodate multiple investors. Whichever path is chosen, it is worth structuring the partnership with specialized guidance and confirming current rules at the official source (USCIS), without relying on promises of guaranteed outcomes.

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