EB-5 Green Card
EB-5 investor green card program — minimum investment thresholds, TEA designations, regional center vs direct investment, I-526E processing, and source-of-funds documentation requirements.
Top questions about EB-5 Green Card
Answers from VisaVerge guidesHow has the EB-5 investor category advanced for Indian nationals as of August 2025?
The EB-5 investor category has advanced by about six months, moving from May 1, 2019, to November 15, 2019, as of August 2025.
Read: Indian EB-3 Visa Progress Sparks Renewed US Green Card HopesHow has EB-5 visa issuance changed recently according to July 2025 updates?
EB-5 visa issuance surged by 90% in Q1 FY2025, causing retrogressions for China and India applicants. This means longer waits for these countries as the priority dates have moved backward by more than two years.
Read: 10 Essential Facts About the Consular Processing Immigration RouteWhat changes did USCIS make in 2026 regarding EB-5 visa applications?
USCIS prioritized integrity and faster processing for all EB-5 visa applications, with enhanced screening and vetting of aliens.
Read: EB-5 Choice Expands EB-5 Regional Centers to Support Green Card AccessIs there any change in EB-5 investment requirements or timelines as of 2025?
There have been no major legislative changes to EB-5 in 2024 or 2025, and the RIA 2022 remains law with set-asides and next investment increase scheduled for January 2027.
Read: Why Indian Professionals Turn to EB-5: Path to a Green CardHow has the EB-5 category changed in 2025 for Indian applicants?
The EB-5 category advanced by 6.5 months in 2025, making it more attractive for Indian applicants who can afford to invest a large amount of money in a U.S. business.
Read: How Indian Couples Can Strategize Green Card Filings in 2025 for Flexibility and Speed
Do Government Shutdowns Affect EB-5 Applications and I-829?
USCIS generally continues adjudicating EB-5 Form I-526 and I-829 during shutdowns because it is fee-funded, but Form I-924 Regional Center actions and consular visa services can pause, causing delays. The…
US Green Card Registrations Reopen Oct 1, 2025 for EB-1 to EB-5
Fiscal-year visa caps reset October 1, 2025, reopening EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and EB-5 filings. Approvals require priority dates…
Funding EB-5 from India under RBI LRS: pooling, gifts, and steps
Families use RBI’s LRS (USD 250,000 per year) plus co-ownership, cross-year timing, or gifts to assemble EB-5 capital.…
White House Approves EB-5 Fee Reform; OMB Clear on New Costs
OMB approved a new EB-5 fee rule; Federal Register publication is pending. The fee schedule is effective July…
EB-5 Fee Regulation Cleared by White House; OMB Approves New Fees
OMB approved the EB-5 fee regulation, paving the way for DHS to publish higher fees—most notably a $11,160…
EB-5 Visa Allocations Under the Reform and Integrity Act
The unreserved EB-5 visa cap was reached on September 17, 2025, pausing new unreserved green card issuances through…
Why Indian Professionals Turn to EB-5: Path to a Green Card
With EB-2/EB-3 backlogs persisting, many Indian H-1B and F-1 holders opt for EB-5 in 2025, investing $800,000 in…
Indian EB-5 Jump as Oct 2025 Bulletin Advances 15 Months
October 2025’s bulletin advances India’s unreserved EB-5 Final Action Date to Feb 1, 2021, enabling many investors with…
India EB-5 Dates Jump 15 Months in October 2025 Visa Bulletin
October 2025’s Visa Bulletin moves India’s EB-5 Final Action Date to Feb 1, 2021, enabling approvals for cases…
From OPT to EB-5: Indian Students Seek Fast-Track to Green Card
Faced with H-1B lottery uncertainty and long Green Card backlogs, many Indian students are using EB-5—investing $800,000 or…