I5 is the EB-5 Infrastructure set-aside category, comprising 2% of the total allocation. This category provides reserved visas for investors in infrastructure projects.
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09/2026
I5
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Category Overview
Quota Allocation:
- 2% of total EB-5 allocation (~200/year)
- Separate queue from main allocation
- Smaller quota but also less competition
Visa Codes:
- RI: Infrastructure project investment
Eligible Project Types:
- Government or quasi-government infrastructure projects
- Public transportation, utilities, and other infrastructure
Investment Requirements
Investment Amount:
- Infrastructure project investment: $800,000
Project Requirements:
- Must be a qualifying infrastructure project
- Project needs USCIS certification
Job Creation:
- Must create at least 10 full-time jobs
- Direct and indirect employment may be counted
Application Process
- Confirm Project Qualification: Verify project is a qualifying infrastructure project
- Make Investment: Complete the investment
- File I-526E: Submit immigrant petition to USCIS
- Green Card Application: File I-485 for conditional green card
- Remove Conditions: File I-829 after 2 years