EB-5 2027 Inflation Adjustment: Why Applying Now Is Advantageous
Global Immigrate consultants · Published
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director
Summary
Under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act, investment amounts will be adjusted for inflation from 1 January 2027. TEA projects remain USD 800,000 for now. We explain the impact, the grandfather clause and the benefit of applying before the change.
Short answer: EB-5 investment amounts will be adjusted for inflation from 1 January 2027. Targeted Employment Area (TEA) projects are still USD 800,000 and non-TEA USD 1,050,000. Filing before the adjustment can lock in the current amounts.
Key dates
Item
Current (to end-2026)
From 2027
TEA project
USD 800,000
Indexed to inflation
Non-TEA project
USD 1,050,000
Indexed to inflation
Grandfather clause
Regional center petitions filed by 30 September 2026 protected
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Why apply now?
Lock in the lower amount — the adjusted figures will only go up.
Grandfather protection — petitions filed by the relevant deadline continue under the rules in force at filing.
Rural TEA priority — set-aside visas and faster processing remain available.
Points to note
Capital must be at risk and create 10 full-time US jobs.
Source-of-funds evidence usually takes the longest — start early.
The exact uplift will be published officially.
Based on public information as of September 2026. Assess projects and document readiness sooner rather than later.
FAQ
How much will the 2027 amount increase?
It will follow the inflation index; the exact figures will be announced officially and are expected to exceed the current USD 800,000 / 1,050,000.
Can filing now lock in today’s amount?
Generally yes — petitions filed before the adjustment takes effect are processed under the rules then in force, subject to the grandfather provisions.
When does the grandfather clause end?
Regional center petitions must be filed by 30 September 2026 for the relevant protection; confirm the latest official guidance.
