EB-5 applicants are from all kinds of background: come from all walks of life: businessmen,
professionals, retirees, and young families seeking emigration. There are many other
paths to citizenship within the United States, including immigration through a family
member, employment, or through political asylum, but the EB-5 is ideal for those
who simply wish to create a business opportunity that benefits United States citizens,
rather than actively work in the United States. Funding for an EB-5 project can
come from any legal source of income, including family gifts and business income.