How EB-5 job counts work, what a "job cushion" is, and why projections aren't guarantees.
Last updated: August 2026Reviewed by: EB5SETU Editorial TeamScheduled review: February 2027
- Each investor must be supported by at least 10 qualifying jobs.
- Regional Center projects may generally count direct, indirect, and induced employment when supported by an accepted economic methodology.
- A “job cushion” is the number of projected qualifying jobs above the minimum required for all investors in an offering.
- Projected jobs are estimates from an economic report, not guaranteed results.
- Actual qualifying expenditures and project execution can affect real-world job creation.
Job Creation Across EB5SETU Projects
For each project, we aim to publish: maximum investors, required jobs, projected qualifying jobs, projected jobs per investor, percentage job cushion, the economist and economic model used, and the date of the economic report — see each project's detail page for what is currently available.
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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.