Do I need health insurance to apply for the EB-5?

No. Having health insurance is not among the requirements to apply for the EB-5. What the program requires is that your investment be qualified, with the capital genuinely at risk in a commercial enterprise, and that it create or preserve jobs in the United States.

In other words, obtaining a personal health plan plays no role in the review of your petition. No stage of the EB-5 makes approval contingent on you holding a policy.

That said, maintaining health coverage is generally a prudent decision. The American healthcare system can involve substantial costs in emergencies and medical treatments, and many immigrants prefer to protect themselves from the start of their life as residents, even though this has no bearing on the visa itself.

As always, it is worth verifying updated requirements with USCIS and relying on trustworthy sources, avoiding offers that promise easy results.

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