Investment Amounts and TEAs
Standard investment amount: $1,100,000 (adjusted for inflation from 2024) TEA investment amount: $850,000 TEA qualification requires federal verification of:
Rural areas outside metropolitan statistical areas
Urban areas with 150% national unemployment average
Job Creation Requirements
Each investment must create 10 permanent, full-time jobs for U.S. workers Regional Center investments can count:
Direct jobs at the project
Indirect jobs through supply chain
Induced jobs from economic impact Direct EB-5 projects can only count W-2 employees
Source of Funds
Investment capital must be traced to lawful sources through:
Bank records
Tax returns
Business documentation
Investment statements Cryptocurrency investments face enhanced scrutiny and documentation requirements
Processing Times
I-526E Petition: 12-18 months average Conditional Green Card: 2 years I-829 Removal of Conditions: 18-24 months Total timeline: 4-5 years to permanent residency
Regional Center Updates
All regional centers must:
File annual statements
Submit to third-party audits
Maintain compliance fund deposits
Update project documentation quarterly
Due Diligence Requirements
Investors must verify:
Developer track record
Project feasibility
Market analysis
Job creation methodology
Exit strategy
Securities compliance
Investment Maintenance
Capital must remain "at risk" through conditional residency No guaranteed returns Active business operation required Material changes must be reported to USCIS
Project Requirements
Business plan must be "Matter of Ho" compliant Economic analysis must use accepted methodology Proper securities registration/exemption Regular progress reports to investors
Contact our team for detailed guidance on your EB-5 investment strategy.
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