• The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, administered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), enables eligible foreign investors to seek U.S. permanent residency through qualifying job-creating investments.

• To participate, investors must invest a minimum amount of capital -currently $800,000 in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) or certain infrastructure projects, or $1,050,000 in other areas - and demonstrate that their investment creates or preserves at least 10 full-time U.S. jobs for qualified workers.

• EB-5 investment structures typically operate through a New Commercial Enterprise (NCE) that deploys funds into a Job-Creating Entity (JCE) such as a real estate or operating business.
  The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 reauthorized the program and introduced enhanced oversight and compliance measures.

For current details, visit USCIS.gov

• Project Selection
  The investor selects a qualified EB-5 project, often through a regional center or investment manager, and completes due diligence.

• Filing of the I-526E Petition
  The investor’s immigration attorney files the petition to establish that the investment funds are lawfully sourced and at risk, and that the project plan meets EB-5 requirements.

• Conditional Permanent Residency
  Upon USCIS approval, the investor and qualifying family members may receive a conditional two-year green card.

• Sustainment and Job Creation
  The investment must remain active during the sustainment period while the project creates or preserves the required jobs.

• I-829 Petition and Permanent Residency
  When job-creation targets are met and the sustainment period is satisfied, investors can apply to remove conditions and obtain permanent residency.

EB-5 investors may include individuals and families seeking U.S. permanent residency for themselves, a spouse, and unmarried children under 21 (subject to USCIS eligibility requirements). Typical steps with xEquity Group and our partners:

• Introductory consultation with our EB-5 team.
  

• Project overview and investment briefing.
  

• Coordination with independent immigration counsel for due diligence and petition filing.
  

• Subscription and escrow or fund-flow process through a qualified intermediary.

• Ongoing updates and performance tracking during the project’s lifecycle.

We recommend that every investor engage an experienced immigration attorney before proceeding.

EB-5 capital can serve as a complementary funding source in the capital stack, particularly for:

• Large-scale real estate developments creating significant employment.
  

• Infrastructure and mixed-use projects in Targeted Employment Areas.

• Projects requiring mezzanine or gap financing to accelerate job creation.

xEquity Group works with developers to determine whether their projects meet EB-5 criteria and to connect them with our EB-5 platform partners for program alignment and compliance.If you are a developer exploring EB-5 financing options, please contact us to discuss potential collaboration.

• Capital at Risk: EB-5 investments must involve genuine investment risk; neither returns nor immigration outcomes are guaranteed.

• Regulatory Change: USCIS policies, fees, and adjudication times can change; investors should always refer to official guidance.

• Project Execution: Market, construction, and operational factors can affect performance and job-creation outcomes.

• Processing Timelines: Application and approval times vary by visa category and investor circumstances.
  

xEquity Group LLC is not an immigration law firm and does not provide legal or immigration advice.All prospective EB-5 investors should consult licensed immigration counsel and financial advisors before making investment decisions. Any securities offerings related to EB-5 projects will be made only through confidential offering documents and only to qualified investors in accordance with applicable U.S. securities laws. xEquity Group operates as a private investment manager and developer, partnering with approved EB-5 Regional Centers and service providers to align qualified projects with program requirements. Participation in or reference to EB-5 opportunities on this site does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy any security.