United States · Investor / Golden Visa

EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Centers

By António Mira, Founder · Member, Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIAP) & Portuguese-Saudi Business Council (PSBC)
✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Our methodology
6/10 diff
Challenging

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income
Processing
Path to PR
Yes
Job offer
Not required

At a Glance

Visa Duration
Processing Time
Min Income
Path to PR
Yes
Difficulty
6/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Age Range14+
Job Offer RequiredNo
Sponsorship RequiredNo
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyYes

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

New York
Single (monthly)€4,800
Family (monthly)€8,500
Rent 1BR (center)€3,200
Groceries€450
Transport pass€120
San Francisco
Single (monthly)€4,400
Family (monthly)€7,800
Rent 1BR (center)€2,900
Groceries€420
Transport pass€85
Austin
Single (monthly)€3,050
Family (monthly)€5,500
Rent 1BR (center)€1,800
Groceries€350
Transport pass€40

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Centers?

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Centers is an immigration pathway offered by United States. It falls under the Investor / Golden Visa category.

Can the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Centers lead to permanent residency?

Yes — this pathway can lead to permanent residence, subject to meeting the residence and other conditions. We do not publish a qualifying timeline for this route because we have no official source stating one; check with the relevant authority for the current residence requirement.

Are there alternative pathways to United States?

Yes. United States offers 21 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our United States country page.

What is the cost of living in United States?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: New York: €4,800/mo; San Francisco: €4,400/mo; Austin: €3,050/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Data last verified: 2026-06-08 · See our methodology

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