For your family
Identify the principal applicant, eligible dependants and any age-protection questions before filing.
EB-5 FOR YOUR FAMILY
One investment.
A future in America.
For your family.
Live, study and work in the U.S. Pursue permanent residence for you and your eligible family through an EB-5 investment from $800,000, plus fees. Eligible applicants in the U.S. may obtain a separate work permit before EB-5 approval.
Advising families since 2013. Your main point of contact from Dubai & London, coordinating immigration preparation, investment support and settlement planning.
$800kQualifying investment
Fees additional
Fees additional
10Qualifying full-time
jobs required
jobs required
OnePlan for your
eligible family
eligible family
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EB-5 FOR YOUR FAMILY
Live, study and work in the U.S.
A Green Card generally lets you live, study and work without H-1B sponsorship. Eligible applicants already in the U.S. may obtain a separate work permit while their EB-5 petition is pending.
For your capital
Separate the qualifying investment from fees and the liquidity your household needs while capital is committed.
For your future
Plan education, employment, residence and tax questions together. A Green Card brings obligations as well as opportunities.
Our own clients’ track record
Our clients.
Green Cards & capital returned.
Advising EB-5 families since 2013.
Multiple clients we have advised have completed the full EB-5 cycle: conditional residence, removal of conditions and return of their investment capital. Some have also become U.S. citizens.
100% approval recordOur adjudicated EB-5 applications, to date.
Conditional Green Cards
Permanent Green Cards
Investment capital returned
U.S. citizenship
Historical outcomes for our own clients.
Residency First helped us with our decision on EB-5, choosing an appropriate qualifying project, in ongoing engagement with the regional centre as the project milestones changed, and with introductions and engagement of a very good lawfirm. Their hand holding and engagement thru the process until receipt of the green card has been excellent.
HOW EB-5 WORKS
How EB-5 works.
Three core requirements.
A qualifying investment, evidence of job creation, and an immigration application. Understand all three before you choose a project.
I
Invest from $800,000
In a qualifying TEA or infrastructure investment; $1,050,000 otherwise. Administrative, legal and government fees are additional.
II
Create at least 10 jobs
Your investment must support at least 10 qualifying full-time positions. We coordinate a legal review of the job model, allocation and evidence.
III
Pursue family Green Cards
Apply for you and your eligible spouse and unmarried children under 21, subject to age-protection rules. Initial residence is conditional for two years.
Requirements reviewed 15 October 2026. 8 U.S.C. § 1153(b)(5) · USCIS EB-5 overview.
How visa availability, work permits and filing costs affect timing
TIMING DESERVES A PLAN
Visa availabilityReserved categories, dated context
In the October 2026 Visa Bulletin, all three EB-5 reserved categories are current for all listed countries. Current does not mean immediate approval; availability can change.
Already in the U.S.?Apply for work permission before EB-5 approval
Eligible applicants may file I-485 while the EB-5 petition is pending and request a separate work permit. Once approved and valid, that permit generally allows internships and jobs without H-1B sponsorship. Filing alone does not authorise work or travel.
Capital planningUnderstand the full commitment
Budget the qualifying investment and all fees. Statutory inflation adjustments begin on 1 January 2027. Speak to us to coordinate a check of the rules applying to your filing.
October 2026 Visa Bulletin · Filing requirements explained. No processing time is promised.
WHY RESIDENCY FIRST
What Residency First
does for you.
Review your family’s application.
We remain your main point of contact, discuss the family, funding and timing questions, and coordinate the specialist reviews needed.
Prepare funds and investment documents.
We coordinate the records and follow-up. One of our recommended attorneys carries out source-of-funds and legal document reviews; financial specialists assess investment questions.
Coordinate updates and settlement support.
Stay in contact with us for specialist communication, immigration updates and settlement planning, within your agreed engagement.
Legal advice is provided by the retained attorney; independent financial and tax professionals advise in their fields. Request our written scope, fees, attorney engagement terms and any project-related compensation before engaging.
Discuss how we can helpTHE HONEST PART
Understand the risks.
Make an informed decision.
U.S. law requires EB-5 capital to be at risk. You can lose some or all of your investment. No adviser can promise a Green Card or the return of your money.
What a serious review can do is ask the difficult questions early: Who is funding the project? How are jobs calculated? What could delay completion? Where do you stand if the project fails? We coordinate the document review with a recommended attorney and the appropriate independent financial specialists before you commit.
Escrow and an anticipated repayment date do not guarantee capital protection.
Questions to ask before investing →You make the final investment decision, based on your circumstances, the project documents and independent advice.
BEFORE YOU ASK
Questions about your family’s move.
Does one investment cover the whole family?
An eligible spouse and unmarried children under 21 may qualify as derivatives, subject to age-protection and other rules. Parents and siblings are not derivatives. Each family member’s position needs review.
Does a Green Card guarantee a job or admission?
No. Permanent residence can broaden employment and study options, but employers and universities set their own requirements. Some jobs require citizenship, licensing or other qualifications.
What exactly is the minimum investment?
$800,000 for a qualifying TEA or infrastructure investment, or $1,050,000 otherwise. Legal, administrative and government fees are additional. Ask for a written breakdown of the whole commitment.
How long until we hold Green Cards?
There is no single reliable timetable. Petition adjudication, visa availability, country of chargeability and consular or adjustment processing all matter. Current visa categories do not mean immediate Green Cards. Ask for a plan that makes its assumptions clear.
YOUR FAMILY’S NEXT CHAPTER
Check your family’s EB-5 options and costs.
Discuss who could apply, the full financial commitment and the questions to resolve before choosing a project.
- Free consultation, no obligation
- Your eligibility, costs and next steps — discussed
- A personal conversation about your family’s plans
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