Unlock Your American Dream through the EB-5 Visa Program
For You and Your Family
The EB-5 Program
Who Can Apply?
The EB-5 application is submitted by one investor (the principal applicant) and can include their spouse and unmarried children under 21 years old in a single application. A child under 21 may apply as the principal applicant, allowing a future spouse to be added later. This structure provides flexibility for families, especially parents who may not wish to emigrate themselves.
Is EB-5 Safe?
Although USCIS requires the EB-5 investment to be “at risk,” LCR focuses on protecting investor capital. We reduce risk through conservative loan structures, partnerships with institutional lenders, and independent third-party oversight. In addition, many of LCR’s offerings include fund-level guaranties covering petition denial, project completion, and loan repayment by the project developers to the fund, enabling LCR to serve as a fiduciary for our investors.
What Is LCR’s Role?
LCR is a leading EB-5 regional center and fund manager, serving more than 1,200 clients worldwide. As your fiduciary and a co-signer on your application, we are dedicated to enabling you to get your Green Card, protecting your capital, and ensuring that the process is compliant.
Immigrating to the United States
The EB-5 Program Offers a Proven Solution
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Access to Capital
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Benefits of EB-5 Program
Fast Approvals
The EB-5 program offers a fast path to a US Green Card. For applicants already in the US, concurrently filing an Adjustment of Status (AOS) can provide work and international travel permits in as little as 4-6 months, offering immediate personal freedom and professional flexibility. Green Card approval typically takes less than 2 years.
College Admissions, Fees, & Scholarships
A US Green Card offers significant advantages for education. It can increase an applicant’s chances of admission to top universities by as much as nine times—while providing access to in-state tuition at public colleges and universities. It also unlocks more scholarship opportunities, making higher education more accessible and affordable.
Family Inclusions
The EB-5 program allows for a single application to include the investor, their spouse, and any unmarried children under age 21. For families in which the parents do not wish to emigrate, they can choose to apply in the name of a child under 21. A future spouse can be added later if the child is single.
Professional Freedom
An EB-5 Green Card removes the need to rely on family or employer sponsorship (i.e., an H1-B visa), giving you the freedom to live, study, and work anywhere in the United States. This flexibility opens the door to new career opportunities and allows you to build a life without the limitations of a specific visa.
Safety of Investment
Although EB-5 requires an “at-risk” investment, LCR mitigates risk for investors through conservative structuring. Funds are managed through third-party escrow accounts. Many of our offerings also provide fund-level guaranties covering petition denial, project completion, and loan repayment by the project developers to the fund, with collateral secured to protect your capital. Return of capital typically occurs in 3-5 years (depending on investment terms).
Path to Citizenship
The EB-5 program provides a clear and secure path to US citizenship. After holding a Green Card for 5 years, you and your family can become eligible to apply for US citizenship, which culminates in taking the citizenship test and the Oath of Allegiance to become a full citizen of the United States.
Your Trusted Partner throughout Your US Residency Journey
The EB-5 Process
Process and timeline are estimated and may vary according to the specifics of each applicant’s case.
Application Stage
1-2 Months
- Immigration Application Structuring, Source of Funds Checklist, & Document Collection
- Project Due Diligence, Selection, & Onboarding
- Wire Funds to Escrow & File EB-5 Application
Option to Adjust Status for Applicants in the US
5-10 Months
- Concurrently Submit Documents with the EB-5 Application (I-526E) or Any Time After
- Complete Biometrics & Medical Checkup
- Receive Work Permit Approval & International Travel Permit
EB-5 Application Approval
6-20 Months
- Prepare Post-Approval Documentation
- Consular Processing (for included family members outside US)
- Adjustment of Status (for included family members inside US)
Conditional Green Card & US Residency
21-24 Months
- Green Cards Delivered to Principal Applicant & Included Family Members
- Maintain Residency Status (discuss with LCR & immigration attorney)
- File Reentry Permit & Submit Biometrics (optional for family members challenged to meet US residency requirements in the near term)
Permanent Green Card & the Citizenship Option
8-36 Months
Apply for Permanent Green Card:
- Prepare & Submit Permanent Green Card Application (Form I-829)
- Receive Permanent Green Card (10-Year Validity)
- Check Citizenship Eligibility – 5 Years from the First Green Card
Return of Capital Process
3-5 Years from Deployment to Project
- Capital Can Be Returned as per USCIS Requirements & Terms of Each Project
- Receive Annual Project Updates & K-1 Statements (for US Taxes)
- Learn More About This During Your Personalized EB-5 Planning
The Value of Obtaining a US Green Card by Investment
The LCR Advantage
High-Quality Projects with Institutional-Level Due Diligence
Every investment opportunity we offer undergoes a rigorous vetting process focused on compliance with immigration regulations, security of investors’ capital, and feasibility. We partner exclusively with seasoned developers who have demonstrated success with returning
EB-5 capital, and our projects are conservatively structured—typically as five-year loans with extensions and co-investment from reputable institutional lenders. This approach ensures stability, transparency, and alignment with both USCIS standards and investor expectations.
Robust Investor Protections with Strong Risk Mitigation
Our investment structures are designed to protect your capital and prioritize its safe return. Each offering includes clearly defined terms for capital deployment, usage, exit, and repayment, supported by strict covenants and appropriate guaranties. Independent escrow agents and third-party fund administrators help eliminate conflicts of interest and comply with USCIS regulations. By partnering exclusively with highly experienced developers and structuring projects conservatively, we significantly reduce immigration risk and reinforce capital security.
Successful Track Record of Personalized Client Service
With more than 1,200 clients across 50+ countries, LCR has an established record of helping families successfully navigate the EB-5 process and secure US residency. We treat every engagement as the beginning of a long-term relationship, often spanning generations, and we tailor our support to each family’s goals. Our client-first mindset ensures both expert guidance and a personal connection throughout the journey.
Regional Center and Fund Manager with a Fiduciary Mindset
As a USCIS-authorized regional center and fund manager, LCR operates with the responsibility and discipline of a true fiduciary. Our role is to protect your interests, ensure compliance with immigration and securities laws, and manage your capital with transparency and accountability. From investor reporting to capital deployment, we make each decision through the lens of stewardship.
Experienced Local and Senior Leadership Teams
Our leadership includes executives with backgrounds from Harvard Business School, McKinsey & Company, and other globally respected institutions. Investors gain direct access to senior decision-makers who oversee capital deployment and client strategy. With on-the-ground teams in key markets, we deliver localized guidance and meet global standards of execution from day one.
FAQs
Who Can Apply?
Created by the US Congress in 1990, the EB-5 program offers a path to a US Green Card for foreign investors and their immediate families. To qualify, applicants must invest (either as equity or debt) in USCIS-approved projects that create jobs. These investments can be made through a USCIS-designated regional center, such as LCR, with a minimum of $800,000 for projects in rural or high-unemployment areas.
The EB-5 program allows one application to include the investor, their spouse, and unmarried children under the age of 21 at the time of filing. The entire immediate family can be included in a single application.
You also have the option to apply in the name of a child who is under 21, especially if the parents do not wish to emigrate. In this case, if the child is single when the application is filed, a future spouse can be added later.
Is EB-5 Safe?
USCIS requires EB-5 investments to be “at risk.” However, “at risk” does not mean at high risk. LCR implements multiple safeguards to protect investors while keeping them fully compliant with regulations.
Because of USCIS rules, no guaranteed returns or direct redemption rights can be offered directly to individual investors. Instead, LCR mitigates risk for its investors through the following measures:
Conservative Structuring: Investments are typically structured as 5-year loans with optional extensions.
Co-Investment with High-Quality Lenders: LCR partners with reputable institutional lenders to strengthen project stability.
Third-Party Oversight: LCR projects use independent escrow agents and fund administrators to comply with USCIS standards.
Fund-Level Guaranties: LCR negotiates guaranties at the fund level, not with individual investors, to comply with the “at risk” rule. These include:
Denial Guaranty: The fund manager is committed to refunding capital within 90 days if an EB-5 application is denied for reasons not related to investor misconduct.
Project Completion Guaranty: Developers must complete projects by a certain date and cover any funding shortfalls.
Loan Repayment Guaranty: Developers are mandated to repay the loan to the fund at the end of the term with a pledge of balance sheet assets.
Collateral: LCR holds assets that have a higher value than the loan amount to further secure the EB-5 investment.
As a fund manager, LCR acts as a fiduciary for all investors, prioritizing the safety of your capital while maintaining compliance with the EB-5 program’s “at risk” framework.
What Is LCR’s Role?
LCR is a leading EB-5 regional center and fund manager, dedicated to guiding international investors and their families through the US Green Card by Investment (EB-5) program. As a fiduciary, we carefully select and manage projects that provide a secure and seamless path to a US Green Card. With over 1,200 clients from 50+ countries, we act as a co-signer on all EB-5 investment applications—ensuring compliance, protecting your capital, and working to return your funds on time.
Our priorities are clear:
- Securing Green Cards for our clients and their families.
- Keeping capital safe and compliantly invested.
- Returning your capital to you on time.
Founded by a first-generation immigrant and led by an experienced global team, LCR deeply understands the challenges and aspirations of starting a new life in the United States. Our mission is to empower your successful transition, providing comprehensive support and personalized guidance at every step of the EB-5 process.