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US Business & Investor Visa from Dubai, UAE

A US green card for your family through a qualifying, job-creating investment.

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Processing time
Varies by category and visa availability, with set-aside categories often faster
Indicative cost
From around USD 800,000 invested, plus regional-centre, filing and legal fees; verify current figures before applying
Family
Spouse & children included
Apply from
Dubai / UAE

EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is the US business & investor visa route from the UAE. Who it suits: Entrepreneurs and investors planning a business in United States. Indicative processing: Varies by category and visa availability, with set-aside categories often faster. From around USD 800,000 invested, plus regional-centre, filing and legal fees; verify current figures before applying.

A US green card for your family through a qualifying, job-creating investment. If you are applying from Dubai or anywhere in the Emirates, The Migration Station can assess your profile honestly and prepare a complete, well-evidenced application.

Who the US Business & Investor Visa is for

Entrepreneurs and investors planning a business in United States

High-net-worth applicants seeking residency through investment

Founders who can evidence a lawful source of funds

US Business & Investor Visa: eligibility requirements

  • An investment of USD 800,000 in a targeted employment area, or USD 1,050,000 otherwise
  • Creation or preservation of at least 10 full-time US jobs
  • Full documentation of a lawful source of funds
  • Access to the required investment or business capital
  • A viable, well-researched business plan or qualifying investment
  • A lawful, clearly documented source of funds
  • Management or entrepreneurial experience where the route requires it

Documents usually needed

Valid passport and recent passport photographs
UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copies
Completed application forms for the chosen route
Business plan and supporting market research
Proof of investment funds and their lawful source
Company documents or evidence of business experience
Financial statements and bank references

Exact requirements depend on your route and are confirmed at your assessment.

Benefits of the US Business & Investor Visa

Residency through investment

Secure residency for your family by investing in or building a business in United States.

Grow in a stable economy

Operate or invest within a transparent, well-regulated market.

Family included

Bring your spouse and dependent children, with rights to live, work and study in United States.

Guided, end-to-end support

A dedicated case manager helps with your documents, forms and submissions from the first assessment to a decision.

The US Business & Investor Visa process, step by step

  1. 1

    Free eligibility assessment

    We evaluate your profile against every United States business & investor route and confirm the strongest, most realistic pathway for you.

  2. 2

    Strategy & document checklist

    Your case manager maps out the route, timeline and exact documents you need, tailored to your situation.

  3. 3

    Preparation & evidence

    We help you gather, organise and verify your evidence so your file is complete, consistent and compliant.

  4. 4

    Application & submission

    We complete and lodge your application, then track its progress and respond to any requests from the authorities.

  5. 5

    Decision & relocation

    On approval we support your biometrics, landing and first steps settling into United States.

US Business & Investor Visa: frequently asked questions

Recent reforms reserved visas for rural, high-unemployment and infrastructure projects, and these set-aside categories can mean shorter waits than the standard category. We help you evaluate a compliant project that fits your goals and risk appetite.

Plan your US Business & Investor Visa application

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