The United States EB-5 immigrant investor route can lead to lawful permanent residence, the green card, for investors who place qualifying capital and create jobs. Filipino nationals can apply on the same statutory basis as other applicants.
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.
Filipino nationals are eligible for EB-5. The route is defined by investment and job creation rather than by nationality, so there is no Philippines specific exclusion.
An applicant invests in a new commercial enterprise and shows that the capital is at risk and lawfully sourced. The investment must create or preserve at least ten full time jobs for qualified United States workers.
Investors can place capital directly in their own enterprise or through a designated regional center. The minimum is lower where the project sits in a Targeted Employment Area, meaning a rural area or an area of high unemployment, or in qualifying infrastructure.
These thresholds were set by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, which remains the governing law. Confirm the current minimums and category rules with USCIS before committing.
EB-5 runs in stages, beginning with the investor petition, then conditional permanent residence, and later the removal of conditions. Visa availability for the Philippines can shift, so check the monthly Visa Bulletin and current USCIS processing times for each stage.
Beyond the qualifying investment there are government filing fees, plus legal, administrative and source of funds documentation costs. The figures below are indicative of the statutory investment levels. Confirm all current fees with USCIS.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Investment, Targeted Employment Area or infrastructure | USD 800,000 | Set by the 2022 Reform and Integrity Act |
| Investment, standard project | USD 1,050,000 | Set by the 2022 Reform and Integrity Act |
| Government filing and professional fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | USCIS publishes filing fees |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. EB-5 is open to qualifying investors of any nationality, including Filipino nationals. Eligibility depends on a lawful, at risk investment and the creation of at least ten qualifying jobs.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, known as USCIS, administers EB-5 and publishes the rules, fees and processing times.
EB-5 leads first to permanent residence. After meeting the residence and other requirements, a green card holder may later apply to naturalise. Confirm the current rules 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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