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Direct Investment (EB-5)
Green Card for investors who put the required capital at risk in a new U.S. commercial enterprise that creates at least ten full-time jobs for U.S. workers.
Currently available · Editorial record dated 10/20/2026 · Not lawyer review or an eligibility decision. Check current official instructions.
Who this is for
Investors able to make and document a qualifying at-risk investment in their own U.S. business.
Common problems
Source of funds
Every dollar invested must be traced to a lawful origin with documents; gifts and loans need their own paper trail.
Job creation
Direct investments must show ten actual W-2 employees; construction and part-time roles may not count.