The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
Job creation, investment structure, and the decisions that deserve attention.
Investment immigration · United States
Your future in America begins with a sound strategy.
Legal guidance for EB-5 investors and their families—from documenting the lawful source of capital through conditional residence and the final removal of conditions.
An investment in the future.Immigration strategy, lawful-source documentation, and guidance throughout the EB-5 process.
The EB-5 program
Investment, jobs, and a path toward a green card.
EB-5 permits eligible investors, their spouses, and unmarried children under 21 to seek permanent residence through an investment in a new commercial enterprise in the United States.
The case requires more than moving money. The petition must document the lawful source and path of the capital, the eligibility of the investment, and the creation of at least ten qualifying jobs.
$800,000Current minimum investment in a qualifying targeted employment area or infrastructure project.
10Qualifying jobs connected to each investor.
FamilyA spouse and unmarried children under 21 may be included.
Where legal counsel adds value
Every decision can affect the immigration case.
HarrisLaw combines immigration analysis, documentary organization, and experience with the legal structure of EB-5 offerings.
- Lawful source and path of funds
- Immigration review of project documents
- Petition preparation and USCIS follow-up
- Conditional residence and Form I-829
01 · CAPITAL
Lawful source and path of funds
Build a coherent evidentiary record for earnings, asset sales, gifts, inheritances, loans, or other lawful sources.
02 · PROJECT
Project immigration documentation
Examine the project package from the perspective of the EB-5 petition without confusing immigration review with financial advice.
03 · PROCESS
Petition and follow-through
Prepare the applicable petition, address USCIS requests, and guide the family through conditional residence and removal of conditions.
A coordinated journey
From planning to permanent residence.
The exact route depends on where the family lives, visa availability, and the structure of the investment.
Initial strategyEligibility, family goals, and timing.
Investment and evidenceLawful source, transfers, and documentation.
EB-5 petitionPreparation and filing of the applicable form.
Conditional residenceConsular processing or adjustment of status when available.
Removal of conditionsForm I-829 and evidence of the required investment and jobs.
Michael A. HarrisBoard Certified Specialist · Immigration & Nationality Law
HarrisLaw experience
Experience across the EB-5 ecosystem.
HarrisLaw represents foreign investors and has also worked with regional centers, developers, and commercial projects seeking EB-5 capital.
- Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Immigration and Nationality Law
- Recognized by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell, and EB5 Investors Magazine
- Federal practice for clients throughout the United States and abroad
- Experience with project structures and investor documentation
EB-5 insights
Analysis for informed decisions.
How to read an EB-5 project beyond the presentation
Immigration questions, document consistency, conflicts, controls, and open issues.
Follow recent analysis from Michael A. Harris
USCIS policy, visa availability, project risk, and developments in the program.
Next step
Turn complex questions into a clear plan.
Talk with HarrisLaw about your family, your capital, and the EB-5 path you are considering.