The United States offers permanent residence to investors through the EB-5 immigrant investor program, run by US Citizenship and Immigration Services. Turkish nationals can apply on the same basis as other foreign investors. 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.
Turkish nationals are eligible. The EB-5 program has no nationality bar. Investors qualify by placing the required capital into a new commercial enterprise and creating or preserving at least 10 full time jobs for qualifying US workers.
Capital must be lawfully sourced and the investor must show the path of funds. Visa availability can move from year to year, and a share of visas is set aside for projects in rural areas, high unemployment areas and infrastructure projects. Confirm the live position with USCIS and check the latest Visa Bulletin from the Department of State.
Most applicants invest through a regional center project, which allows job creation to be counted indirectly, while others invest directly into their own enterprise. The lower investment threshold applies in a Targeted Employment Area, which is a rural area or a high unemployment area where the rate is at least 150 percent of the national average. Confirm which route and project fit your plans with USCIS guidance before committing funds.
Processing times depend on the petition type, the project and visa availability for the year of filing. Plan for a multi year process from petition to the removal of conditions on the green card. Confirm current scheduling with USCIS.
The statutory minimums below are set by law. USCIS has stated these amounts hold for fiscal year 2026, with the next inflation adjustment scheduled for the start of 2027. Separate project, legal and government filing fees apply. Confirm the current figures with USCIS.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Investment in a Targeted Employment Area | USD 800,000 | Rural, high unemployment or infrastructure projects. Statutory minimum |
| Investment outside a Targeted Employment Area | USD 1,050,000 | Standard projects. Statutory minimum |
| Job creation | At least 10 jobs | Full time positions for qualifying US workers |
| Government and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Petition and visa filing fees apply |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. There is no nationality bar. Turkish investors qualify by making the required investment, showing lawful source of funds and meeting the job creation rule.
The statutory minimum is USD 800,000 for a project in a Targeted Employment Area and USD 1,050,000 outside one. USCIS has said these hold for fiscal year 2026. Confirm the current figures with USCIS.
It is a multi year process that depends on the petition type, the project and visa availability. Do not rely on a fixed timeline. Confirm current processing times 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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