The Ultimate EB-5 Visa Document Checklist | EB5Visa.io

Your Essential EB-5 Visa Document Checklist

A comprehensive, step-by-step guide to preparing your application for success. Track your progress and understand why each document is critical.

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Personal & Family Documents

Foundational identity documents for you and each family member applying.

  • Why it's needed: To prove identity and nationality. You'll need valid passports for all applicants, plus copies of all current and past U.S. visas.
  • Why it's needed: Official certificates are required for the principal investor, spouse, and all unmarried children under 21 to establish family relationships.
  • Why it's needed: To prove current marital status and provide a history of past marriages, if applicable.

Source of Funds (SOF) Documents

The most critical part of your application. You must prove your capital was obtained legally.

General Financials (Required for all applicants)

  • Why it's needed: To show a clear "path of funds" and establish your financial history.
  • Why it's needed: To verify declared income. Both personal and business returns filed in your home country are required.

Evidence for Common Sources (Provide all that apply)

  • Documents: Sales contract, proof of payment, title deed, appraisal reports.
  • Documents: Business registration, financial statements, dividend distribution records.

Investment & Project Documents

Documents related to your chosen EB-5 project and the transfer of your funds.

  • Why it's needed: This is your formal agreement to invest in the project, provided by the Regional Center.
  • Why it's needed: Bank confirmation showing the transfer of your investment to the project's escrow account.

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