How does USCIS define a ‘full-time job’?

In the EB-5 program, the concept of a full-time job (full-time employment) is used to measure whether an investment has created the jobs needed to support its economic impact. It refers to a position that requires the worker’s full dedication, as opposed to part-time or occasional roles.

The reference is always the official definition adopted by USCIS, which establishes a minimum weekly schedule for a position to be counted as full-time. Because this parameter is technical and subject to adjustment, the exact value should be verified at the official source rather than assumed.

In practice, what matters is demonstrating that:

• the position is genuinely full-time and has not been split to reach the required number;
• the employment is continuous and consistent with the business plan;
• the position genuinely contributes to the job-creation requirement.

To confirm how USCIS measures the schedule of a full-time job in your case, it is worth consulting the official guidelines and working with a qualified specialist.

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