Short answer: Taiwan-born EB-5 applicants generally face no wait. A USD 800,000 investment in a targeted employment area project covers the whole family — spouse and children under 21. The immigrant visa interview is generally at the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), and US naturalisation generally doesn’t cost you ROC nationality.
Four advantages for Taiwanese applicants
| Advantage | Detail |
|---|---|
| No wait | Taiwan-born applicants count under “all other areas” — see Taiwan-born EB-5 and the Visa Bulletin |
| Interview in Taipei | Immigrant visas are generally handled at AIT |
| Moving funds | Individuals can convert up to USD 5 million a year without approval — enough for EB-5 |
| Keep your nationality | The ROC allows dual nationality — see US citizenship and ROC nationality |
Steps
- Assess and choose a project: compare rural and urban projects and the capital stack.
- Organise source of funds: salary, shares, property sales or gifts from parents in Taiwan — see funding EB-5 from Taiwan.
- Transfer and file the I-526E: generally about 12–24 months.
- Immigrant visa: through the National Visa Center and an AIT interview.
- Two years on a conditional green card, then the I-829 for a permanent one.
Points for Taiwanese families
- Military service: families with sons should check service and exit rules.
- Tax: green card holders generally report worldwide income to the US — see tax planning before the green card.
- Ties to Taiwan: household registration, health insurance and Taiwan tax residence — see staying connected to Taiwan.
See US EB-5 Investor Immigration. As of October 2026.