Can I hire foreign nationals with a green card in my EB-5 project?

Yes. Green card holders are permanent residents and are already authorized to work in the United States, so the EB-5 program imposes no specific restriction on hiring them in your project.

The key consideration is not the worker’s origin but the program’s job creation requirement. EB-5 relies on generating employment that benefits the American economy, and that is what your project must demonstrate, regardless of the nationality of those hired.

• Green card holders are legally authorized to work and may be hired.
• Hiring follows standard employment practices.
• The positions that count toward the program must meet EB-5 job creation criteria.

Because these job creation criteria follow specific parameters that may change, verify the current rules with USCIS and, if you have questions about what qualifies in your project, seek specialized guidance.

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