Last updated 11 November 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Immigration visa for job creation outside specified targeted areas C51 in USA for citizens of Uruguay
EB5 visa, EB-5 visa, Visa for employment creation outside targeted area, Investment visa
Immigration visa for job creation outside specified targeted areas — what you need to know
Investors creating jobs outside targeted areas can immigrate to the U.S. on a C51 visa under the employment creation program, contributing to the economy 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 in a commercial enterprise outside a targeted area
Lawful source of capital must be proven; the funds must be invested at entrepreneurial risk
Generally, at least ten permanent full-time jobs must be created directly in the enterprise; the investor and his family members are not counted
The investment is made in a new commercial enterprise — any for-profit legal entity (corporation, LLC, partnership, etc.) created after 1990 or restructured/expanded by 40%+
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-526 (Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor) → Approval → Consular processing or Adjustment of Status (I-485) → Conditional Green Card for 2 years → Filing I-829 to remove conditions → Permanent Green Card
No U.S. employer job offer required
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
Unlike regional centers, a standalone investor directly controls their project and job creation
After the conditions are removed (in 2 years) and a permanent Green Card is obtained, the standard path to naturalization opens after 5 years
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