C5 (EB-5 Unreserved) is the unreserved category of EB-5 investor immigration, comprising 68% of the total allocation. Includes C5, T5, I5, R5 visa codes for direct investment and regional center projects.
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09/2026
C5
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Category Overview
Visa Codes:
- C5: Direct investment projects
- T5: Regional center projects (unreserved)
- I5: Direct investment projects (legacy code)
- R5: Regional center projects (legacy code)
- NU/RU: New direct/regional center codes
Quota Allocation:
- 68% of total EB-5 allocation (~6,800/year)
- Applicants born in mainland China and India typically face backlogs
Investment Requirements
Investment Amount:
- Standard investment: $1,050,000
- TEA (Targeted Employment Area): $800,000
Job Creation:
- Must create at least 10 full-time jobs
- Regional center projects may count indirect employment
Source of Funds:
- Must demonstrate lawful source of funds
- Complete documentation of funds pathway required
Application Process
- Select Project: Direct investment or regional center investment
- Make Investment: Complete investment and job creation
- File I-526E: Submit immigrant petition to USCIS
- Wait for Priority Date: If applicable, wait for date to become current
- Green Card Application: File I-485 to receive conditional green card
- Remove Conditions: File I-829 after 2 years to remove conditions