WHAT IS THE EB-5 VISA?
EB-5 (Employment-Based Fifth Preference) is a U.S. immigration-by-investment program established by the U.S. Congress in 1990 under the Immigration Act of 1990 to attract foreign investment capital and create jobs for workers in the United States.
The EB-5 program has 2 investment options
The investor sets up or acquires a U.S. business, directly runs it, and is responsible for creating the jobs the program requires.
- Full control over capital flow and business operations
- Hires directly and proves direct job creation
- Business profit belongs to the investor
The investor contributes capital to a project run by a USCIS-designated Regional Center, without day-to-day management.
- No need to directly manage the project
- Indirect jobs count toward the program requirement
- Suits families who want to keep their current job

EB-3 Unskilled Worker Application Processing Procedure
Profile Assessment, Project Selection & Security Deposit
Lawful Source of Funds (SOF) Proof
File Form I-526E Petition
Receive Form I-526E Approval
Submit Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) or DS-260 (Consular Processing)
Receive Conditional U.S. Green Card
File Form I-829 (Removal of Conditions)
Form I-829 Approval & Permanent Green Card
FAQ – Questions You May Need Answered
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa is a U.S. statutory program created by Congress to stimulate the U.S. economy through foreign capital investment and job creation, granting permanent Green Cards to investors and qualifying family members.
Under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA):
$800,000 USD for projects located in Targeted Employment Areas (TEA — Rural or High-Unemployment areas).
$1,050,000 USD for non-TEA projects.
The investor must prove the $800,000 investment capital originates from lawful sources, such as:
Salary, employment earnings, corporate profits, dividends.
Sale or mortgaging of verified real estate and lawful assets.
Lawful gifts or inheritance from relatives.
Investors and family members receive exceptional benefits:
U.S. Green Cards for the whole family (spouse and unmarried children under 21).
Freedom to live, work, and study anywhere in the United States.
Tuition-free public schooling for children Grade 1-12 and in-state college tuition rates.
Eligibility to apply for U.S. Citizenship after 5 years.
The EB-5 program offers unique advantages:
No age, education, or business management experience requirements.
No English language testing requirements.
Concurrent Filing allows swift acquisition of EAD work permits and Advance Parole travel documents while in the U.S.
Azura Global prioritizes Rural TEA projects benefiting from the 20% reserved visa set-aside with zero backlog, managed by premier Regional Centers with secure capital stacks and high job cushion ratios.

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