How much does it cost to apply for EB-5?

The total cost of an EB-5 application extends well beyond the investment itself. The investment capital ($800,000 for TEA or $1,050,000 for non-TEA) is a capital commitment. It is intended to be returned after conditions are removed, typically five to seven years after the green card is issued.

The nonrecoverable costs include USCIS filing fees, professional fees, and regional center administrative fees. Following the November 2025 federal court ruling that reverted EB-5 fees to pre-April 2024 levels, the USCIS filing fees total approximately $8,950 across the full process: I-526E at $3,675, I-485 at $1,440, biometrics at $85, and I-829 at $3,750 for condition removal.

Regional center administrative fees typically range from $50,000 to $75,000, depending on the project. Legal fees for immigration counsel range from $15,000 to $50,000, depending on case complexity and source of funds documentation requirements.

Total nonrecoverable costs (excluding the investment itself) typically range from $77,000 to $135,000.