British nationals may pursue United States lawful permanent residence through the EB-5 immigrant investor classification, administered by 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.
British citizens may apply for the EB-5 immigrant investor classification on the same basis as other foreign nationals. No nationality bar is reported for British applicants.
An applicant must invest the required capital in a new commercial enterprise, place that capital at risk, and create or preserve at least ten qualifying jobs. Confirm the current requirements with USCIS.
Investors may invest directly in a new commercial enterprise, or through a USCIS designated regional center. Under the EB5 Reform and Integrity Act the standard minimum investment is widely cited at 1,050,000 US dollars.
An investment in a qualifying Targeted Employment Area, meaning a rural area or an area of high unemployment, or in a qualifying infrastructure project, is widely cited at a reduced minimum of 800,000 US dollars. Set aside visas are reserved each year for rural, high unemployment and infrastructure investments. Confirm the route and the current figures with the official authority.
A successful applicant first receives conditional permanent residence, then applies to remove conditions after the required period, and may later become eligible to apply for naturalisation. Processing times vary widely by route and by country, so treat any quoted period as indicative and confirm with USCIS.
Plan for the qualifying investment, government filing fees, regional center charges where relevant, and professional fees. The United States taxes lawful permanent residents on worldwide income, so budget for tax advice. The table lists headline items, and you should confirm each figure with the official authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard minimum investment | 1,050,000 US dollars (widely cited) | Confirm current figure with USCIS |
| Targeted Employment Area or infrastructure investment | 800,000 US dollars (widely cited) | Rural or high unemployment area, confirm with USCIS |
| Job creation | At least ten qualifying jobs | Statutory requirement, confirm with USCIS |
| Government filing and professional fees | Confirm with the official authority | Vary by route |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. British nationals may apply on the same basis as other foreign nationals. Confirm the current investment levels and conditions with USCIS.
EB-5 leads first to lawful permanent residence. After the required period of residence, a green card holder may become eligible to apply for naturalisation. Confirm the current rules with USCIS.
The United States taxes lawful permanent residents on worldwide income, and your UK position depends on your residence and domicile status. Speak with a licensed tax professional in both countries.
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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