EB-5 Economic Impact Dashboard
Between 2016 and 2019, the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program generated significant economic returns for the United States, creating jobs, tax revenue, and GDP growth across every major sector.
Economic Output Breakdown
Jobs Supported by Type
Annual Visa Allocation
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | GDP | Jobs | Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Cumulative 4-year data; annual breakdown not published | ||
| 2017 | Cumulative 4-year data; annual breakdown not published | ||
| 2018 | Cumulative 4-year data; annual breakdown not published | ||
| Total (2016 to 2019) | $100.9B | 829k | $39.7B |
* The Fourth Economy report provides aggregated 2016-2019 figures.
Methodology
Figures are from the Fourth Economy report commissioned by IIUSA covering fiscal years 2016 through 2019. The analysis uses IMPLAN input-output modeling to measure direct, indirect, and induced economic effects of EB-5 capital investment across the United States.
Breakdown estimates derived from typical IMPLAN input-output model ratios. Exact sub-category figures not published in the IIUSA/Fourth Economy report. Visa allocation per RIA Section 103.
Sources
- IIUSA / Fourth Economy: Economic and Fiscal Impact of the EB-5 Immigration Investor Program (2016-2019)
- Invest in the USA (IIUSA) - EB-5 industry trade association
- Bureau of Economic Analysis - U.S. GDP data for context
- USCIS EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program - Official program information
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