EB-5 Visa Pathway – Fay EB5 Invest

EB-5 in One View

The EB-5 program allows qualified foreign investors to invest in a U.S. project and, if all requirements are met, apply for a U.S. green card for themselves and their immediate family.

EB-5 = Investment–based immigration. Investors place capital into a qualifying U.S. project that creates at least 10 full-time jobs.
Family benefit. One qualifying EB-5 investment can support a green card application for the investor, their spouse and unmarried children under 21.
Project-based job creation. For Villa Roma, jobs are created through the construction and operation of the Project Improvement Plan (PIP).
Conditional green card first. Successful investors typically receive a conditional 2-year green card before applying to remove conditions.

The EB-5 program is administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Why Rural TEA Status Matters

Villa Roma is located in a Rural Targeted Employment Area (TEA), which can offer both a lower minimum investment amount and faster processing compared to non-TEA projects.

Investment Amount

$800,000 Rural TEA Minimum

Rural TEA designation allows investors to qualify at an $800,000 minimum investment level versus the higher amount typically required in non-TEA areas (currently $1,050,000).

Processing Speed

Priority Processing Track

Rural TEA cases are eligible for priority processing, helping investors receive their conditional green cards faster compared to many non-rural projects.

Agent-Friendly

Easier Story to Tell

A lower investment threshold, quicker processing lane and strong job cushion (jobs created vs. jobs required) make Rural TEA projects easier to explain.

Rural TEA benefits are established by U.S. law and policy and can change over time.

Step-By-Step EB-5 Immigration Journey

The path from first conversation to U.S. citizenship follows clear immigration milestones. Below is a simplified view based on the typical EB-5 process.

STEP 1

Application Preparation

Investor completes questionnaires, reviews offering documents and signs the subscription package.

STEP 2

Fund Deposit

Investor wires the $800,000 EB-5 investment into the NCE account and pays the admin fee.

STEP 3

I-526E Petition Filed

Immigration counsel files the I-526E petition. Once filed, the investor receives a priority date.

STEP 4

Conditional Green Card

After approval, the investor and family obtain conditional permanent residency.

STEP 5

Job Creation Period

The project creates jobs during the required sustainment period while the investor keeps their investment “at risk”.

STEP 6

I-829 & Beyond

Attorney files I-829 petition. Upon approval, investor becomes a full permanent resident.

Timeline

The Villa Roma Project – Steps to EB-5 Green Card

Subscribe and Invest in The Villa Roma Project.

Subscribe through our EB-5 Portal and Your Personal dashboard and make your Investment. Benefit from lower Investment amount of $800k and priority processing.

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USCIS Filings File Form I-526E with USCIS

For Investors Residing Within the U.S, concurrently file Forms I-485 (adjustment of status), I-765 (work authorization), and I-131 (travel authorization) concurrently with the Form I-526E, to obtain Employment Authorization Document (EAD Work Permit) and Advanced Parole (AP Travel Permit) to work freely in the U.S. and travel in and out of the U.S. while you await your Green Card, approx. within 2-6 months after filing.

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USCIS Filing Receipt Notices

Issued by USCIS within approximately 4-8 weeks of submission. Upload copy of your USCIS Receipt Notices though our EB-5 Portal and Your Personal Dashboard.

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Investment Funds Deployed into The Villa Roma Project and Job Creation begins.

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I-526E Approval

TEA Rural project approval is approx. 8 months - EB-5 United Sponsored Rural projects see approval within an average of 5 months.

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Conditional Green Card Issued Valid for 2 Years

For Investors Residing Outside the U.S. Consular Processing & Conditional Green Card takes approx. 6-12 months (TEA Rural Projects offer priority processing). For Investors Residing Within the U.S. Adjustment of Status & Conditional Green Card approval typically comes a few months after I-526E Approval, dependent on whether or not concurrent Filing occurred.

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Start of 2 Year Conditional Residency - Job Creation Sustainment Period.

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I-829 Removal of Conditions

21 months after Conditional Green Card issued, file form I-829. Processing times vary. Upon approval, permanent green card issued.

Who Can Apply Under EB-5?

The EB-5 program is open to qualified investors from around the world who can make a qualifying investment and meet the immigration requirements.

Basic Investor Profile

An individual able to invest the required EB-5 amount (currently $800,000 for Rural TEA), plus fees.
Investment funds come from a lawful source (business, salary, property sale, etc.).
Willingness to keep funds “at risk” in the project for the required period.
No disqualifying criminal or immigration violations under U.S. law.