Must the entire amount be invested at the time of applying for an EB-5 visa?
- Who is eligible to receive immigration benefits from my EB-5 investment?
- Can I include my family members on my EB-5 visa petition?
- Can adopted children immigrate with me on EB-5?
- Why was the EB-5 Investor Visa Program created?
- What are the EB-5 Investment Requirements?
- Who Can Apply for the EB-5 Investor Program?
- What are EB-5 Eligible Countries?
- What Are the Benefits of the EB-5 Visa Investor Program?
- Is EB-5 a passive investment?
- How many EB5 visas can the US government issue each year?
- Are there any nationality restrictions for EB-5 applicants?
- Can I travel outside the US for extended periods after I get my green card?
- Do I require Tax returns & other financial documentation for EB5 filing?
- When can I apply for US citizenship?
- How long must I remain in the U.S. each year?
- What is a Reentry Permit? (USCIS Guide Download)
- I am a Green Card Holder, Do I need a Re-Entry Permit?
- Re-Entry Permit Process Timeline
- Expedited Processing for Re-Entry Permit
- USCIS requires EB-5 investments to be “at-risk”, so how do your projects have guarantees?
- May two or more investors qualify for immigration based upon a pooled investment in a single business?
- What is the USCIS background check?
- What Can Disqualify an Investor from Participating in the EB-5 Program?
- Can I use a loan for EB-5?
- What documents need to be translated when filing the I-526 petition?
- Can I Use a Gift for EB-5?
- Can I Use 401(k) funds for EB-5 investment?
- I don’t have $800K in cash. What are my options?
- What is the Source of Funds Report?
- 5 Things EB-5 Investors Can Do Preparing for Their Source of Funds Report
Must the entire amount be invested at the time of applying for an EB-5 visa?
Can EB-5 Investments Be Made in Installments?
Yes, it can be made in installments. According to EB-5 rules, the EB-5 investor must show that the EB-5 investment has been made or is actively in the process of being invested.
The entire amount of the EB-5 investment does not need to be invested at the time of filing the I-526 petition. But the investor must prove the availability of the funds and their actual irrevocable commitment to fund the required capital amount. A mere intention to invest or plans for a future investment where there is no present commitment of the funds will not qualify.
For example, one may make a partial capital contribution of $400,000 (plus fees) when filing their I-526 petition and sign a contract to commit to funding the additional $400,000 within up to 12 months. Investing in installments is allowable so long as the investment is completed prior to the USCIS review of the I-526 petition to avoid a Request for Evidence or an I-526 petition denial.