Is it possible to obtain an EB-5 immigration visa through real estate development?

Yes, it is possible to get an EB-5 visa through real estate development, provided that your investment creates at least 10 full- time jobs for US workers.
There are 2 types of EB-5 investments: direct investments and regional center investments.
For a more detailed discussion as to the distinctions between these investment types, please see my answer to a related question here: Can a person get an EB-5 VISA by investing in commercial real estate?

Assuming that you will be going forward with a direct investment, you may be wondering whether the jobs of construction workers will count toward the job creation requirement. In order for construction jobs to count, they must last for at least two years.
I’d be happy to answer any other questions you have regarding this topic. Feel free to contact me directly at seth@goldberg.com.co

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