Visas set aside
| Category | Minimum investment | Visas set aside |
|---|---|---|
| Rural TEA | USD 800,000 | 20% |
| High-unemployment TEA | USD 800,000 | 10% |
| Infrastructure | USD 800,000 | 2% |
| Standard project | USD 1,050,000 | — |
Advantages of rural projects
- 20% of visas set aside, so waits are relatively shorter
- Priority processing
- The same investment as other TEA categories (USD 800,000)
Who do they suit?
- Applicants born in mainland China, who face a backlog: waits in the rural category are generally shorter.
- Families with children close to 21: a shorter timeline reduces the risk of ageing out.
What else to check
The project’s location, the developer’s strength and the exit terms matter just as much — don’t choose on category alone.
One client narrowed 12 regional centre projects down to three for due diligence, chose a rural TEA project, and received conditional green cards in 16 months.