EB-5 investors, regardless of whether they associate with a regional center, must meet the following requirements. First, investors must meet the minimum investment amount of $1.8 million for a business located in a non-TEA, or $900,000 for a business in a TEA. Second, investors must prove the sources of their investment funds is lawful. Third, investors must show that the investment will contribute to the U.S. economy by creating at least 10 full-time jobs. Fourth, the investment must be sufficiently “at risk”,” as that standard is defined by USCIS. Fifth, investors may not receive a return of capital until the completion of two years of conditional permanent residency.
EB-5 Requirements Questions & Answers
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How could a previous overstay affect my EB-5 visa application?
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How will the cost of inflation impact my EB-5 investment?
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What happens if my rural EB-5 project changes TEA status?
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What will happen to my EB-5 application if I’m from Brazil?
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Should I invest directly in a US business or in a regional center?
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How easy is to update the I-526 petition after concurrently filing?