Current statutory minimum investment thresholds by project classification.
Last updated: August 2026Reviewed by: EB5SETU Editorial TeamScheduled review: February 2027
| Project Classification | Current Minimum |
|---|
| Rural TEA | $800,000 |
| High-Unemployment TEA | $800,000 |
| Qualifying Infrastructure Project | $800,000 |
| Standard / Non-TEA Project | $1,050,000 |
These statutory amounts are scheduled for periodic inflation adjustments under current law. Administrative fees, legal fees, USCIS filing fees, source-of-funds costs, and other expenses are separate from the capital investment amount — see
EB-5 Investor Costs.
Both EB5SETU projects currently open or in progress — a Rural TEA and a High-Unemployment TEA offering — carry the reduced $800,000 threshold. See Rural vs. High-Unemployment TEA for the distinction between the two.
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This article is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, immigration, tax, or investment advice. It does not describe the terms of any specific offering. EB-5 law, USCIS policy, and Visa Bulletin availability change over time — confirm current requirements with USCIS, the U.S. Department of State, and your own independent immigration, securities, and tax advisors before making any decision.