Last updated 11 November 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Investor pilot program visa outside targeted area R51 in USA for Russians
EB5 visa, EB-5 visa, Investor pilot program visa for non-targeted areas
Investor pilot program visa outside targeted area — what you need to know
Investors in the pilot program, not in targeted areas, can immigrate to the U.S. on an R51 visa by creating jobs, contributing to economic growth and gaining permanent residency. This visa provides access to work, education, and healthcare, and a pathway to citizenship, supporting their professional and personal growth.
The minimum investment under the previous rules is US$1,050,000; the project is implemented through a regional center outside a targeted area
Lawful source of capital must be proven; participation of a regional center does not eliminate entrepreneurial risk
Capital is invested in a new commercial enterprise (NCE) through a regional center pool
For each investor, at least ten full-time jobs must generally be confirmed as created.
The investor, as a rule, does not participate in the day-to-day management of the project
The initial permanent status is conditional for two years; to remove the conditions, Form I-829 is filed within 90 days before the second anniversary of obtaining the status
Process: Filing I-526E → Approval → Consular processing or Adjustment of Status → Conditional Green Card for 2 years → Filing I-829 to remove conditions → Permanent Green Card
It is possible to relocate with a spouse and unmarried children under 21; the spouse receives the right to work even under conditional permanent status
After the conditions are removed (in 2 years) and a permanent Green Card is obtained, the standard path to naturalization opens after 5 years
To meet the job creation requirement, indirectly created jobs confirmed by an acceptable economic methodology may be counted
The investor is not obliged to manage the business; the regional center takes on the administration of the project
No employer or labor certification is required
Eligible individuals:
- Investor
- Entrepreneur
- Businessman
How does this visa work?
Don’t postpone the application
The visa is processed from 1 year to 1 year 6 months. Many people contact us 3–5 days before their trip, so start the process in advance
How can you prove the basis for the visa?
They clarify the purpose of the visit and future activities in the country
What must be prepared?
Basic package — always required, regardless of the application conditions
What additional documents may be required?
Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Are you eligible for this visa?
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.
Valid permanent resident status or proof thereof; all preliminary procedures for visa application have been completed.
Official visa information
English international
Type of visa
Immigrant visa
Category
Work immigrant visas