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PDF Guide10 pagesMarch 27, 2026

EB-5 Set Aside Categories Explained: Rural, HUA, Infrastructure

Complete guide to the EB-5 visa set aside system created by the Reform and Integrity Act, covering allocation percentages, eligibility rules, unused visa redistribution, and strategic implications.

Table of Contents

PDF · 10 pages

  1. 1The RIA Set Aside Framework
  2. 2Rural Category: 20% Allocation
  3. 3High Unemployment Area: 10% Allocation
  4. 4Infrastructure: 2% Allocation
  5. 5How Unused Visas Are Redistributed

What You'll Learn

  • The complete visa allocation framework under the Reform and Integrity Act
  • Why rural projects get 20% of all EB-5 visas and priority processing
  • How high unemployment area designation works and who qualifies
  • What the infrastructure category covers and why it is rarely used
  • How to choose the right category based on your priorities and timeline

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Topics Covered

  • How the 20% rural, 10% HUA, 2% infrastructure allocation works
  • What happens to unused set aside visas
  • Priority processing for rural petitions
  • TEA designation requirements
  • Strategic category selection considerations

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