U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment-Based Immigrant Visa, Fifth Preference (EB-5) Fee Rule
Summary
The U.S. government is proposing new fees for the EB-5 immigrant investor visa program, which allows foreign investors to get green cards by investing money in U.S. businesses that create jobs. This rule change will affect wealthy immigrants and their families who want to come to America through this investment pathway.
Key Points
- 1The rule proposes changes to how much foreign investors must pay in fees when applying for EB-5 visas, which are green cards granted to people who invest at least $1 million (or $500,000 in certain areas) in U.S. businesses
- 2EB-5 visas are used by wealthy foreign nationals and their families to gain permanent residency in the United States in exchange for creating jobs for American workers
- 3The proposed changes could make the application process more or less expensive depending on the fee adjustments announced in this rule
- 4People interested in the EB-5 program have until December 23, 2025 to submit public comments about whether they support or oppose these fee changes
- 5The final rule could affect thousands of foreign investors annually who use this program as an alternative path to American immigration compared to employment-based or family-based visas
Key Dates
October 23, 2025
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