Can I include my parents in the EB-5?

No. The EB-5 allows a foreign investor to obtain a green card by investing in projects in the United States, but the derivative beneficiaries of the petition are limited to immediate family members: the spouse and unmarried children within the age limit set for dependents.

This means the investor’s parents cannot be automatically included as dependents in the EB-5 petition. A path does exist, but it is a separate one: after obtaining the green card, the investor may initiate a separate immigration process to sponsor the parents, a mechanism distinct from the EB-5 derivative benefit.

Because immigration rules are detailed and subject to change, it is important to follow United States law, verify information through official sources, and be wary of offers promising easy solutions or guaranteed outcomes.

Before mapping out a family strategy, it is worth checking the updated requirements with USCIS and reviewing your case with a specialist, so that each petition can be planned in the right order.

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