To obtain U.S. citizenship through Los Angeles real estate, individuals typically pursue the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. This requires a minimum $800,000 or $1.05 million investment (depending on project location) in a USCIS-approved real estate development that creates 10 full-time jobs per investor or 20 part-time jobs. After a conditional green card (granted within 24 months), investors must maintain the investment for three years and meet additional requirements to remove conditions and naturalize.

The EB-5 program prioritizes projects with proven job creation potential, making real estate attractive due to its scalability and economic impact. Los Angeles, a high-demand market, hosts numerous EB-5-compliant developments, such as luxury condos and commercial complexes. In 2022, USCIS approved 10,466 EB-5 petitions, with real estate accounting for 35% of investments, per the National Immigration Forum. A 2023 study by the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation noted that EB-5-funded projects generated over 12,000 jobs regionally, with an average investment of $1.2 million per investor. Additionally, the program’s TEA (Targeted Employment Area) designation can reduce the investment threshold to $800,000 in high-unemployment zones, though Los Angeles currently lacks TEA status. Success rates remain high, with 92% of EB-5 petitions approved in 2023, per USCIS data, underscoring real estate’s viability for citizenship. This approach leverages Los Angeles’ robust real estate market to fulfill immigration and economic objectives efficiently.