EB-5 Investor Visa
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program provides a direct path to a U.S. Green Card through investment. Designed for individuals who can contribute to the U.S. economy by investing in job-creating commercial enterprises.
U.S. Permanent Residency (Green Card) Through Investment
For high-net-worth individuals and families in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the GCC, securing a U.S. Green Card by investment provides global mobility, asset protection, and top-tier education access. The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program offers the most direct and secure route to U.S. permanent residency.
Strategic Guidance Beyond Immigration
An EB-5 investment is a major milestone for Middle East investors, often tied to family relocation, wealth preservation, and corporate planning. Our U.S.-licensed attorneys guide you through project selection, source of funds audit, and consular processing in Abu Dhabi, ensuring a seamless path to your U.S. Golden Visa.
Education Opportunities
Permanent residents gain access to a broad range of educational opportunities throughout the United States, including leading public and private schools, colleges, and universities. Families may also benefit from resident tuition rates and expanded post-graduation opportunities.
Wealth and Asset Planning
Relocating to the United States may have important financial and tax implications. Early planning can help investors structure assets appropriately and prepare for ongoing regulatory obligations.
Long-Term Family Planning
Permanent residency can provide a foundation for future generations through long-term settlement opportunities, family stability, and a potential pathway to U.S. citizenship.
Benefits of the EB-5 Program
Direct pathway to U.S. permanent residency (U.S. Green Card)
Ability to include a spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21
No language proficiency requirements
No minimum education requirements
No business management experience required
Freedom to live, work, and study anywhere in the United States
Access to world-class educational institutions
Potential eligibility for U.S. citizenship after meeting residency requirements
Flexible investment-based immigration solution for global investors
EB-5 Program Requirements
Investment Requirement
Qualified U.S. investment capital thresholds.
One of the following investment thresholds must be met:
- USD 800,000 in a qualifying Targeted Employment Area (TEA) project, including designated rural or high-unemployment areas.
- USD 1,050,000 in a qualifying project outside a Targeted Employment Area.
Job Creation Requirement
The investment must create or preserve at least ten full-time positions for qualified U.S. workers.
Source of Funds Documentation
Applicants must demonstrate that the investment capital was obtained through lawful sources.
Profile Evaluation
We review global assets, corporate structures, and credentials to select the optimal residency path.
Source of Funds Review
Forensic document audit of assets and capital origin to ensure a seamless filing.
Petition Preparation
We set up U.S. entities, escrow allocations, or compile legal briefs to form the core of your petition.
USCIS Submission & Representation
Filing and representation of your premium petition before U.S. agencies.
Consular & U.S. Landing
Pre-interview preparation and consular onboarding in Dubai and GCC capitals.
Post-Approval & Ongoing Counsel
Long-term advisory on green card condition removal, asset structuring, and path to U.S. citizenship.
Service FAQ
Answers to common questions about this residency pathway.
$800,000 if investing in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA — rural or high unemployment areas), or $1,050,000 for all other locations.
A Regional Center is a USCIS-approved organization that pools EB-5 investments into large commercial projects (real estate, infrastructure, etc.). It simplifies job creation requirements since indirect and induced jobs count, making it easier to satisfy the 10-job requirement.
Not necessarily. Most EB-5 investors use Regional Center projects, which are passive investments. You do not need to manage day-to-day operations.
Salary records and employment history, business income and ownership documents, sale of property documentation, inheritance records, bank statements, and personal and business tax returns.
The I-526E petition takes approximately 12-24 months. Consular processing or adjustment of status adds another 6-12 months. You initially receive a conditional 2-year Green Card, then file I-829 to obtain permanent status.
UAE nationals and GCC residents benefit from the fact that there is currently no visa backlog or queue for applicants from the Middle East. The process takes approximately 18 to 24 months, with USCIS petition processing (I-526E) and consular processing at the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi.
Yes. Investment funds can originate from UAE bank accounts, corporate dividends, property sales, inheritance, or gifts. The key requirement is proving the lawful source of those funds. Since the UAE does not have personal income tax, we provide specialized documentation (such as audited company earnings, real estate transactions, or employment letters) to satisfy USCIS source of funds requirements.
The term 'U.S. Golden Visa' is commonly used in Dubai and the GCC to refer to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. While the U.S. government doesn't officially call it a Golden Visa, it functions similarly, granting permanent U.S. residency (Green Card) for the investor, their spouse, and unmarried children under 21.
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Request an initial assessment with our U.S. immigration advisory team based in Dubai to evaluate your eligibility and define the right U.S. immigration strategy.