How much do I need to invest for an EB-5 green card?
The current minimum investment is $800,000 if the investment is in a Targeted Employment Area or qualifying infrastructure project, and $1,050,000 otherwise. The investment must generally create at least 10 full-time jobs for qualifying U.S. workers.
These investment thresholds are scheduled to adjust for inflation on January 1, 2027, based on changes in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), so the required amount may increase for petitions filed on or after that date. If the EB-5 process is successful, you first become a conditional permanent resident and later file Form I-829 to remove those conditions.
| Investment | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Targeted Employment Area or qualifying infrastructure project | $800,000 |
| All other investments | $1,050,000 |
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A Targeted Employment Area, or TEA, is a rural area or an area with high unemployment that qualifies for the reduced EB-5 investment threshold. A high-unemployment area generally must have an unemployment rate of at least 150% of the national average. Whether an EB-5 investment qualifies for the reduced threshold depends on whether the project location meets the applicable TEA requirements, not simply on how the project is marketed.
You generally file Form I-829 during the 90-day period before the second anniversary of becoming a conditional permanent resident through EB-5. The petition must show that the required investment was made and sustained and that the job creation requirements have been met or will be met within the permitted timeframe. If Form I-829 is approved, the conditions are removed from your permanent resident status. The evidence developed during the conditional period can therefore be just as important as the documentation submitted with the original EB-5 petition.