- Step OneInvestmentInvest $800,000 in a qualifying EB-5 project that creates jobs for U.S. workers
- Step TwoConditional Green CardReceive a 2-year conditional green card after USCIS approves your petition
- Step ThreeJob CreationYour investment must create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers
- Step FourPermanent ResidencyApply to remove conditions and receive permanent residency status
Why the EB-5 program is a preferred path to U.S. permanent residency
Spouse and unmarried children under 21 receive green cards along with the primary applicant
Eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship after 5 years of permanent residency
Live, work, and study anywhere in the United States without restrictions
No language, education, or business experience requirements
Investment & Costs
Financial requirements of the EB-5 program, with an approximate total cost of $952,000.
Standard Investment
$800,000
Administrative Fee
$80,000
USCIS Fees
$22,000
Legal & Misc Fees
$50,000
Estimated costs are an averaged aggregate, each investors personalized petitions cost may vary.
The Life You Gain with a Green Card
Opportunities You Can’t Access on a Visa
Many people on temporary visas are surprised by how limited their opportunities are — from restricted job options to much higher university tuition. Even something as simple as choosing where to live or qualifying for financial support can become a challenge.
The EB-5 green card opens up the full experience: freedom to choose your path, invest in your family’s future, and take full advantage of what the U.S. offers.
No need for a job offer, advanced degree, or English proficiency. EB-5 keeps it simple.
Secure a green card by investing $800,000 in a qualified U.S. project — no sponsorship needed.
With experienced fund managers, EB-5 projects have consistently high approval rates.
13+ years of experience, $600M+ raised, and 400+ investors already on their path to residency.
Why EB-5 Stands Out
A Straightforward Path to U.S. Residency
Most U.S. immigration routes come with complexity: years of family sponsorship wait times, difficult qualifications for work visas, or uncertainty tied to job offers and advanced degrees.
EB-5 takes a different approach. With a qualified $800,000 investment, you initiate a proven and structured process toward permanent residency. Unlike other paths, you're not required to speak English fluently, hold a specific degree, or land a job before applying.
And here's the real difference — our well-structured EB-5 projects, are a reliable opportunity to change your status and change your future.
EB-5 Process Timeline
Key Notes:
Time to Green Card
2 Years
Time to Citizenship
5.5 years
Time to Return of Investment
4–7 years
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1
Project Selection & Due Diligence
Work with MLV Capital to select an appropriate EB-5 project and complete due diligence.
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2
Investment & I-526E Petition
Make your investment and file Form I-526E, Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor.
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3
I-526E Processing
USCIS processes your petition and makes a determination.
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4
Conditional Green Card
Apply for and receive a 2-year conditional green card through consular processing or adjustment of status.
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5
I-829 Petition
File Form I-829 to remove conditions on permanent resident status 90 days before your conditional green card expires.
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6
Permanent Green Card
Receive your permanent green card after USCIS approves your I-829 petition.
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