Does the EB-5 cover scholarships for the investor’s children?

No. The EB-5 is an investment-based immigration program: it can grant permanent residence to the investor and their family, but it does not include scholarships or any specific educational benefit for the children.

What the program delivers is permanent resident status through a qualifying investment. That status, on its own, opens access to education in the United States and may influence how a student is classified by some institutions, but the visa does not fund tuition, enrollment fees, or school expenses.

Scholarships and financial aid, when available, come from other sources entirely independent of the EB-5:

• Educational institutions (academic, athletic, or need-based scholarships).
• Government student assistance programs.
• Private foundations and initiatives.

In short, it is worth keeping the two things separate: the EB-5 handles the family’s immigration path, while scholarship opportunities are pursued directly with schools, universities, and their own programs. For questions about requirements, check the official source (USCIS) and consult a specialist.

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