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Minimum investment 1.1M USD ($); Typical timeline 24 months; 3 highlights

Minimum investment
1.1M USD ($)
Currency: USD ($)
Typical timeline
From application start
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  • US
  • Residency by Investment
  • Non-TEA Investment
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1Question 1 of 2 Do you have at least $1,050,000 in lawful investment funds?
2Question 2 of 2 Are you able to create at least 10 full-time U.S. jobs?

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Program overview

The USA EB-5 Non-TEA Investment route provides a direct path to U.S. residency and Green Card through a higher investment of $1,050,000 in a non-targeted employment area. This route allows flexibility in project choice and direct enterprise involvement.

Investment overview

  • Minimum Investment: $1,050,000
  • Type: Direct investment in a U.S. business (Non-TEA)
  • Requirement: Create at least 10 full-time jobs
  • Risk: Investment must remain "at risk" with no guaranteed returns

Costs & proof of funds

Costs & funds

Program fees & proof of funds

Fees listed: 1 line items. Estimated totals: 1,050,000 USD ($) (USD ($)). Proof of funds items: 1.

Estimated program totals
USD ($): 1,050,000 USD ($)
Required proof of funds
USD ($): 1,050,000 USD ($)

Detailed fee table

Program fee breakdown with price, timing and notes.
ItemPriceWhenNotes
Minimum Investment – Non-TEA1,050,000 USD ($)At the start of the program / before filing I-526

Direct investment in a qualifying U.S. enterprise

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Proof of funds

  • Lawful Source of Funds1,050,000 USD ($)

    Provide audited documents, business income, inheritance, or property sale records

Required (USD ($)): 1,050,000 USD ($)

Figures are indicative and may change with family size, project selection and program updates.

Eligibility

  • Investment of $1,050,000 in a qualifying Non-TEA project
  • Creation of at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers
  • Proof of legal source of funds
  • Maintain investment for the required holding period (VERIFY_HoldingPeriod)

Key benefits

  • Residency in the U.S. through direct business investment
  • Pathway to permanent Green Card and citizenship
  • No sponsorship required – self-petition route
  • Children under 21 can study with in-state tuition benefits
  • Freedom to live, work, and operate a business anywhere in the U.S.

Application process

Process

How it works

  1. Step 1: Consultation & Project Selection

    Initial consultation with an immigration attorney to select Non-TEA investment

    GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks
  2. Step 2: Prepare Source-of-Funds Documentation

    Gather audited documents, business records, inheritance, or property sale records

    GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks
  3. Step 3: Invest $1,050,000 in a qualifying enterprise

    Complete direct investment into the chosen Non-TEA project

    GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks
  4. Step 4: File Form I-526 with USCIS

    Submit application for conditional Green Card

    GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks
  5. Step 5: Conditional Green Card Issuance

    Apply via Form I-485 or DS-260; receive 2-year conditional Green Card

    GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks
  6. Step 6: Maintain investment & create 10 jobs

    Fulfill job creation and investment obligations over 2 years

    GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks
  7. Step 7: File Form I-829 to remove conditions

    Submit after 2 years for permanent Green Card

    GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks
  8. Step 8: Apply for Citizenship

    Eligible for U.S. citizenship after 5 years with permanent residency

    GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks

Comparison

FeatureNon-TEA Investment ($1,050,000)TEA Investment ($800,000)
Minimum Investment$1,050,000 (higher capital)$800,000 (lower entry)
Eligible LocationsAny U.S. locationRural / High unemployment
Risk LevelHigher capital exposureModerate, location-limited
Job Creation Requirement10 full-time jobs10 full-time jobs

Who this program is NOT for

  • Applicants with criminal background or fraud records
  • Unverified or unlawful sources of funds
  • Failure to meet minimum investment or job creation requirements

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Frequently asked questions

The required investment is $1,050,000 in a new commercial enterprise outside a TEA.

At least 10 full-time jobs for qualified U.S. workers.

Non-TEA requires a higher investment of $1,050,000, while TEA requires $800,000 but is limited to rural/high unemployment areas.

Typically 20–24 months for I-526 processing, followed by additional steps for Green Card issuance.

Yes, your spouse and unmarried children under 21 are included in the application.
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