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.
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
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.
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.
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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