Personal Documents, in general, Needed for an EB-5 Petition

In addition to financial documents, the foreign investor must provide the following documentation:

● Legible copies of passports (including blank pages). Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date the visa is expected to be issued. This requirement applies to the foreign investor’s spouse and children (under the age of 21 at the time of application) filing for a green card through this program.

● Investor’s Resume (Curriculum Vitae) which should include personal and contact information, educational background, professional experience, and employment history (please include name of supervisor and company’s address and phone number).

● Investor’s personal narrative in their own words describing how they obtained the funds.

● Copies of academic diplomas.

● Articles of organization (if owner of a company).

For Green Card or Immigrant Visa Processing (Not needed for initial phase):

● Certified copies of birth certificates, copies of marriage certificates, and/or divorce decrees and death certificates, if applicable.

● Certified copy of any military record should be submitted.

● Certified copy of police record from the city where the applicant has resided for at least 6 months since turning 16. These records may include but not limited to information on former arrests, crimes, court, regardless of amnesty, pardon, or other clemency.

NOTE:There may be additional documentation requested prior to filing depending on an individual case-by-case basis, and as required by any change to USCIS or U.S. Department of State policies and regulations.