How many months of bank history should I provide?

There is no single number that applies to every case. What EB-5 requires is that you demonstrate, through bank statements and supporting documentation, the lawful source and availability of the funds to be invested.

Rather than aiming for a fixed number of months, the goal is to gather enough history to tell a coherent financial story: showing where the money came from, how it was accumulated, and that it was genuinely available for the investment. Depending on your profile and the complexity of the source of funds, you may need to provide longer periods or additional documents.

Among the elements that strengthen this proof are:

• Statements that demonstrate the movement and consistency of the funds.
• Documents that link the money to a lawful and traceable source.
• Consistency between the statements and the rest of the petition documentation.

Because the exact scope of this requirement can vary, confirm the current requirements at the official source (USCIS) and seek specialized guidance to build a solid file.

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