EB-5 Standard Program
In this variant the investor must accomplish individually what the Regional Center does for the Pilot Program investors. The investor must create or significantly restructure a U.S. business that creates at least 10 U.S. jobs. The investment required is typically USD $1,000,000. A USD $500,000 investment is possible, but the investor has the burden of showing that the business is located in a “targeted employment area”. The investor must maintain active day-to-day control of the business and must create 10 full-time jobs within two years. The EB-5 visa is often the choice of investors whose main goal is running a U.S. business for a high return on investment. The Regional Centers typically yield 5% or less return on capital.

