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.