The Costs of the EB-5 Investment Visa Program in 2024

The primary investment amount for the EB-5 program varies depending on the project location. For projects in Targeted Employment Areas (TEA), the investment is $800,000; for other areas, it’s $1,050,000. Most projects in the market are at the $800,000 level. This investment is made upfront before the Green Card application, with potential refunds based on project performance in 2-7 years. If you need audit track history of each Regional Center, please get in touch with us

Regional Center Administrative Fee:

The Regional Center Administrative Fee (syndicate fee), ranges from $50,000 to $90,000. This fee covers administrative and promotional expenses of the Regional Center and is paid at the beginning of the process along with the main investment amount. Please reach out to us to find ways to negotiate admin fees and in some cases, zero admin fees.

Immigration Lawyer Services:

Immigration Lawyer Services come with a price tag ranging from $15,000 to $30,000. The fee depends on the attorney’s qualifications and the size of the company. Negotiating payment in tranches directly with the attorney is common. Finding an experienced EB-5 immigration lawyer who speaks your language can simplify communication and potentially save on translation costs for document review. Please contact us if you need a list of all good and affordable EB5 attorneys.

Document Translation Fees:

For documents not in English, translation fees range from $1,000 to $3,000. It is advisable to discuss with your immigration attorney whether they recommend translators or if you should find your own. Testing the translation with a small portion of the documentation can ensure smooth communication and quality translations.

Government Fees:

Government fees are paid in stages and vary based on the number of family members and the chosen process route. The fees include I-526, integrity fee, visa fee, I-485, and I-829 fees, amounting to $22,000 to $27,000.

• I-526E – $11,160 – for the main applicant;

• I-526E – $1,000 – integrity fee payment;

• DS-260 – visa fee – $345 for each family member;

• I-485 – $1,440 for each family member (Children up to 14 years old who are applying with one of their parents – $950 for Children up to 14 years old who are applying separately – $1,440);

• I-829 – $9,525 – for the main applicant.

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Other Fees:

• Beyond the main investment, additional fees may arise from a Migration agent or Third-party promoter.

• For example, our company offers two options: Option 1 is the agent agreement, where the client chooses a project on our website and establishes contact with a specific Regional Center (RC). Alternatively, there is the full consultation service, “The EB-5 Concierge Service,” with an agreement for $10,000 paid in stages, starting with the first payment of $1,000.

NOTE-To sum up, the investment amount depends on the location of the project and can be $800,000 or $1,050,000, and additional non-refundable costs vary between $80,000 and $150,000.