The EB-5 immigrant investor category offers United States permanent residence to people who invest in a job creating enterprise. Nigerian nationals are eligible. This page sets out the current position so you can plan.
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.
Nigerian nationals are eligible. The category is open to investors worldwide and there is no nationality bar. Eligibility depends on the lawful source of your funds, the qualifying investment and the jobs your investment creates.
Applicants must invest the required capital in a new commercial enterprise, show the money was lawfully obtained and support the creation of qualifying jobs. Confirm the live eligibility rules with USCIS.
You can invest at the lower level if the project sits in a qualifying targeted employment area, or at the standard level for projects elsewhere. Investors can place capital directly into their own enterprise or through an approved regional center.
Each EB-5 investment must support at least ten full time jobs for qualifying workers. Confirm the live route options and project requirements with USCIS before committing any money.
Processing time depends on the petition stage and on visa availability for your country of birth. Demand can create waiting periods, so plan for a multi year horizon and confirm current processing times and visa availability with USCIS and the Department of State.
The figures below are the current statutory investment levels. Government filing fees and professional costs are additional. Confirm the current amounts and fees with USCIS.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Targeted employment area investment | From US$800,000 | Lower threshold for a project in a qualifying high unemployment or rural area |
| Standard investment | From US$1,050,000 | For projects outside a targeted employment area |
| Job creation | At least 10 full time jobs | Required for qualifying workers per investment |
| Government filing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Petition and processing fees apply and are additional |
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. The category is open to investors worldwide and eligibility depends on a lawful source of funds, the qualifying investment and job creation, not on nationality. Confirm the current rules with USCIS.
A project in a qualifying targeted employment area carries the lower investment level, while projects elsewhere require the standard level. Confirm the current figures with USCIS.
It depends on the petition stage and on visa availability for your country of birth, and waits can be long. Confirm current processing times and visa availability with USCIS and the Department of State.
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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