The EB-5 program offers United States lawful permanent residence to investors who place qualifying capital in a new commercial enterprise that creates jobs. Pakistani nationals can apply on the standard terms.
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.
Pakistani passport holders are eligible. The investor must place lawful capital at risk in a new commercial enterprise and create or preserve at least ten full time jobs for qualifying United States workers.
The lawful source of the invested funds must be documented in full.
Two capital levels apply. A standard investment, or a lower investment where the project sits in a targeted employment area, which is a rural area or a high unemployment area. Reserved visa set asides exist for rural, high unemployment and infrastructure projects.
Processing covers the investor petition, then either consular processing or adjustment of status. Times vary, and visa availability depends on the State Department visa bulletin.
The investment is USD 800,000 for a targeted employment area or a qualifying infrastructure project, and USD 1,050,000 for a standard project. Government filing fees and professional costs are additional. USCIS notes these amounts are set to adjust for inflation from January 2027.
| Route | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Targeted employment area | USD 800,000 | Rural or high unemployment, or infrastructure |
| Standard project | USD 1,050,000 | Outside a targeted employment area |
| Government and filing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by USCIS |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Visa availability follows the State Department visa bulletin and can change. Check the current bulletin for any waiting time that applies to applicants from Pakistan.
It is a rural area, or an area with unemployment at least 150 percent of the national average, where the lower investment level applies.
USCIS has indicated the amounts hold for fiscal year 2026, with an inflation adjustment scheduled from January 2027.
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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