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Your path to an American future with EB-5

We guide you from assessing program eligibility to obtaining permanent US residency. Our team has helped over 6,400 families¹ move to the U.S. and EU since 2008.

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Why the EB-5 Visa Program?

The EB-5 visa investment program offers what many international families need: a direct path to living in America through strategic investment.

Key Benefits:

Permanent Residence for the Entire Family

Your spouse and children under 21 get green cards through your EB-5 visa application.

Live Anywhere in America

Choose any state or city to make your home after your EB-5 investment application.

No Employer Needed

The EB-5 visa doesn’t require a job offer or sponsor.

American Education

Your children can attend US schools with resident tuition rates.

Path to US Citizenship

Apply for citizenship after 5 years of permanent residency.

Information is general and for discussion purposes only; InvestMigrate provides no individualized investment advice or placement services under U.S. or Portuguese law.

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What Is The EB-5 Visa Program?

Created in 1990, the EB-5 visa program offers permanent residency to investors who help create American jobs. Unlike other visa categories, the EB5 is based on investment application rather than employment or family ties.

Eligibility Requirements

Qualifying EB-5 investment in job-creating US business

Legal source of investment funds

Creation of 10+ full-time jobs

No language or education requirements for EB5 visa applicants

Minimum age: 18 years

Family eligibility: spouse and unmarried children under 21

Information is general and for discussion purposes only; InvestMigrate provides no individualized investment advice or placement services under U.S. or Portuguese law.

Why Investors Choose InvestMigrate

Our Strengths:

Real Experience

30+ years helping over 6,400 investors¹ from 24 countries achieve U.S. green cards and European residency.

International Expertise

We understand the challenges in your country — from documents to money transfers.

Family Focus

We know this investment is about your family's future in America.

Direct Project Access

We work with 640 Regional Centers across America.

Complete Support

We’ll guide you through your immigration journey — from eligibility assessment to final residency.

Single Point of Contact

One dedicated expert guides you through the entire process — no hand-offs, no confusion.

Information is general and for discussion purposes only; InvestMigrate provides no individualized investment advice or placement services under U.S. or Portuguese law.

The EB-5 Visa Application Process

PHASE 1

Starting Your EB5 Investment Application

(1 to 2 months)

STEP 1
Evaluating Your EB5 Visa Eligibility (7 days)

We determine if you qualify for the EB5 visa program

STEP 2
Selecting Your EB5 Investment Project

We help you choose an EB5 project that fits your investment goals

STEP 3
Preparing EB5 Application Documents (2+ weeks)

We help you gather all required personal and financial documents for your EB5 investment application

Making Your EB5 Investment

(2 to 4 months)

PHASE 2

STEP 4
Completing Your EB5 Investment

We guide you through the EB5 investment process and fund transfer

STEP 5
Filing Your EB5 Visa Petition

We help submit your I-526E petition to US immigration authorities

PHASE 3

EB5 Application Review

(9+ months)

STEP 6
Application Processing (9 months - 3 years)

We monitor your EB5 visa application and handle any questions from immigration

STEP 7
Receiving Your Conditional Green Card (6+ months)

We help you complete the next steps for your family's green cards after EB5 approval

Permanent Residency Through EB5

(2 to 5 years)

PHASE 4

STEP 8
Removing Conditions on Your EB5 Visa

We help file your I-829 petition for permanent residency

STEP 9
EB5 Investment Return

We support you when it's time to get your EB5 investment funds back

Real Investor Stories

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The Sharma Family, India to San Francisco

We chose InvestMigrate after months of research. They focused on what our family needed. Now our children attend American universities while we run our business from both countries.

Happy family in Vietnam showcasing successful immigration and relocation services

The Santos Family, Brazil to Miami

Their honesty about the process gave us confidence. When we had document problems, they found solutions that kept everything moving forward.

Happy family in Vietnam showcasing successful immigration and relocation services

The Nguyen Family, Vietnam to Houston

They were straightforward about timelines and requirements. Everything happened as they said it would, and we got our conditional green cards in 11 months.

The EB5 Visa and Portugal Golden Visa: Options for Global Investors

Many investors consider both the US EB5 program and the Portugal Golden Visa as pathways to global mobility. Compare key features to understand which program better suits your family's needs.

Feature
US EB5 Visa
Portugal Golden Visa
Job Creation Requirement
10 full-time jobs
Not required for most investment options
Investment Options
Regional centers or direct business investment
Investment funds, scientific research, cultural support
Processing Time
9 months to 3+ years
Currently experiencing backlogs
Family Inclusion
Spouse and unmarried children under 21
Spouse, dependent children, and qualifying parents
Path to Citizenship
5 years after permanent residency
Eligible after 5 years
Physical Presence Requirement
None for conditional green card
7 days in first year, 14 days every 2 years
Minimum Investment
$800,000 (TEA projects) - $1,050,000 (standard)
€500,000 (investment funds) - €250,000 (cultural donation)

Figures are illustrative; not an offer to sell securities. Terms may change—review official prospectus or CMVM documentation before investing.

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