Read the general immigrant investor briefing overview
A Dieppe applicant may be able to document investment funds while still needing advice about prior US immigration history. Funding and admissibility are separate inquiries under EB-5 and the current Gold Card framework.
Review the EB-5 record
Qualifying at-risk capital generally must reach US$1.05 million, or US$800,000 in qualifying targeted employment area or infrastructure cases, with statutory adjustment from January 1, 2027. At least ten qualifying full-time jobs per investor and management or policy-formulation participation remain required. Trace the lawful source and all intermediate transfers, not only the final balance. Confirm the applicable capital amount using the petition filing date.
Review Gold Card terms independently
Official processing fees are US$15,000 nonrefundable per person. Gifts after vetting when instructed are US$1 million for an individual principal or US$2 million per corporately sponsored employee; each eligible spouse or child adds US$1 million and US$15,000. Separate corporate annual and transfer conditions apply. EB-1 or EB-2 eligibility, admissibility and visa availability remain requirements.
Distinguish commitment from residence
Neither capital nor a government gift guarantees approval or work permission. EB-5 petition approval precedes the applicable residence process; I-829 generally follows in the 90 days before the second anniversary of conditional residence, without automatic removal or repayment on filing. A Gold Card gift does not create commercial ownership, recoverable investment capital or guaranteed citizenship.
What else is on your mind?
Does an EB-5 immigration review tell me whether an investment is good?Is the Gold Card another name for EB-5?Should I assume one Gold Card payment covers my family?Editorial source review: 2026-09-07. General preparation guidance, not an individual assessment.