The EB-5 category is an investment option that allows investors and their families to obtain conditional permanent residence in the United States upon meeting certain financial and job creation requirements. Generally, this program does not issue a ”separate” conditional visa for each family member, but rather an individual conditional permanent resident status granted to the principal investor and their eligible dependents.
In practice, when the principal investor”s EB-5 visa petition is approved, their spouse and children under 21 years old can also be included as dependents in the petition. Thus, each of them receives the conditional permanent residence status linked to the investment made.
Although the status for each member is granted individually to formalize their legal residency in the country, they are all bound by the same criteria and timelines established by the EB-5 program. It is important to always follow United States immigration laws and seek guidance from reliable sources. Any offers promising miraculous solutions or guaranteed results may involve significant risks, including scams.
Always get information from official channels directly, and consider the support of specialized professionals for a full analysis of your case, without ever promising specific outcomes.
Learn more about EB-5 Visa
- Type
- Investment Green Card
- Min. investment
- US$ 800,000
- Jobs created
- Minimum 10 (full-time)
- Processing
- 24-48 months
Victoria Harper
Editor-in-Chief
Leading journalism and editorial content at Visto n’ Visa, Victoria helps make immigration topics clear, trustworthy, and easy to understand. Her focus is on delivering useful, human, and relevant content for people exploring new paths abroad.