How much money do I need to invest?

The minimum investment is $800,000 for projects in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA), which includes rural areas, high-unemployment areas, and infrastructure projects. For projects outside a TEA, the minimum is $1,050,000.

These are minimum amounts. Some projects may require additional capital beyond the EB-5 minimum. The investment must come from lawfully obtained funds, and investors must document the complete path from income source to the investment account. "Lawfully obtained" means the capital was earned, inherited, gifted, or acquired through legal means, and USCIS requires supporting documentation (tax returns, bank statements, business records, or property sale documents) tracing the funds from origin to the EB-5 escrow account.

The investment amounts are adjusted periodically based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U). Investors who file Form I-526E before September 30, 2026 may lock in the current amounts through the grandfathering provision.