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What are the minimum investment requirements?
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The minimum EB-5 investment is $800,000 for investments in Targeted Employment Areas (TEAs) or $1,050,000 for investments in non-TEA areas. These amounts are current as of 2025 and represent the threshold required to qualify for the EB-5 program. TEAs include rural areas or regions with high unemployment rates.
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What is the EB-5 visa program?
The EB-5 visa program is a United States immigrant investor program that allows foreign nationals to obtain a green card by investing in a U.S. commercial enterprise that creates or preserves at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers. Established in 1990, the EB-5 program provides a direct pathway to permanent residency for investors, their spouses, and unmarried children under 21.
What is a Regional Center?
A Regional Center is a USCIS-designated organization that sponsors EB-5 investment projects. Regional Centers allow investors to count both direct and indirect job creation, making it easier to meet the 10-job requirement. They typically offer pre-vetted investment opportunities in real estate, infrastructure, or business development projects, making the EB-5 process more accessible for passive investors.
What is the difference between direct EB-5 and regional center EB-5?
Direct EB-5 requires you to invest in and manage your own business, creating 10 direct jobs. Regional Center EB-5 allows investment in a project managed by the regional center, and you can count both direct and indirect jobs toward the requirement. Regional centers offer more flexibility and are typically preferred by investors who want a more passive investment approach. Direct EB-5 offers more control but requires more involvement.
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