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United States EB5 for Bangladeshi Nationals

A plain guide for Bangladeshi citizens weighing the United States EB5 investor route, with the official authority and where to confirm every figure.

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Reference
Official authorityUnited States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
ProgrammeUnited States EB5
For nationalityBangladeshi
Information current as ofJune 2026
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Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.

Reviewed by the Passports for Kings editorial team. Last reviewed 30 May 2026.

Eligibility for this nationality

Bangladeshi citizens may apply for the United States EB5 immigrant investor category on the same terms as most other nationalities. There is no nationality bar for Bangladesh. The core test is a qualifying capital investment that is genuinely at risk in a new commercial enterprise and that creates or preserves at least ten full time jobs for United States workers.

Applicants must show that the invested capital was obtained lawfully. For many Bangladeshi investors this means clear records for business income, property sales, inheritance or financing. USCIS publishes the binding evidence standards, so confirm them before you act.

Routes

Two investment amounts apply. A lower amount is set for projects in a Targeted Employment Area, meaning a rural area or an area of high unemployment. A higher amount applies elsewhere. Many investors use a Regional Center project, which can count indirect jobs, while a direct investment in your own enterprise counts only direct jobs.

Timeline

Processing time depends on the petition type, visa availability for your country of birth and current USCIS workloads. After the investor petition is approved and a visa is available, conditional permanent residence is granted, followed later by a request to remove conditions. Check the current processing times on the USCIS website.

Costs

The headline figure is the qualifying capital investment. Government filing fees and professional costs apply on top and change over time. Verify every figure with USCIS before you commit.

ItemIndicative amountNotes
Investment in a Targeted Employment AreaUSD 800,000Rural or high unemployment area, as of 2026
Investment outside a Targeted Employment AreaUSD 1,050,000Standard areas, as of 2026
Government filing feesConfirm the current figure with the official authoritySet by USCIS
Professional and project costsConfirm the current figure with the official authorityVaries by project

Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.

Common questions

Can Bangladeshi nationals apply for EB5?

Yes. There is no nationality restriction for Bangladesh. Eligibility turns on a qualifying investment, job creation and lawful source of funds, as set by USCIS.

How much must I invest?

USD 800,000 for a project in a Targeted Employment Area or USD 1,050,000 outside one, as of 2026. USCIS sets and updates these amounts.

Does EB5 lead to a green card?

A qualifying investment can lead to conditional permanent residence and, after conditions are removed, lawful permanent residence. Confirm the current path with USCIS.

Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.

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