Short answer: US EB-5 requires USD 800,000 in a TEA or USD 1,050,000 elsewhere, and at least 10 full-time jobs. Most investors use regional center projects with a management fee. Spouse and unmarried minor children may seek conditional green cards together.
Information current as of October 2026.
How are amounts split?
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| TEA | USD 800,000 |
| Non-TEA | USD 1,050,000 |
| Jobs | At least 10 full-time positions |
| Management fee | Charged separately by the regional center |
See US EB-5.
Regional center versus direct?
Regional centers may count indirect jobs; direct projects need more operational involvement.
Global Immigrate note
Confirm birth-country backlog and source of funds before comparing projects. Applications are handled by Global Immigrate’s in-house team.
Use programme matching or contact advisors.
This article is general information, not legal or tax advice.