{"id":80,"date":"2024-08-14T18:41:18","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T18:41:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/immigrationorg.com\/?page_id=80"},"modified":"2024-08-15T19:59:38","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T19:59:38","slug":"investment-cost","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/immigrationorg.com\/index.php\/investment-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"investment-cost"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-fff-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-80eddea1fc57449670c185dc56c38647\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#6083ad\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-208\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/immigrationorg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-15-at-15.59.07.jpeg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"http:\/\/immigrationorg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-15-at-15.59.07.jpeg 800w, http:\/\/immigrationorg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-15-at-15.59.07-300x200.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/immigrationorg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-15-at-15.59.07-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>How Much Does An EB-5 Investment Cost?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-contrast-2-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-9024271d8927502285194fe06390fbf4\">FINANCE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding the Costs of the EB-5 Visa Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019ve decided that the EB-5 Program is the best option for your immigration goals or you\u2019re simply assessing the associated costs, you\u2019ve come to the right place. Here\u2019s a comprehensive overview of the expenses involved:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Investment Amounts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the recent Reform and Integrity Act (RIA), the minimum investment amounts are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>$800,000 USD<\/strong> for projects within a Targeted Employment Area (TEA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>$1,050,000 USD<\/strong> for projects outside of TEA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>TEAs are designated areas in the U.S. with high unemployment or rural characteristics, aimed at encouraging economic growth and job creation in these regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Fees<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the investment amount, there are several other fees that you need to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Regional Center Fees:<\/strong> Approximately <strong>$80,000 USD<\/strong>. This one-time upfront fee is paid to the regional center, which uses it to structure the project and cover costs associated with deal sourcing and investor management. This fee can sometimes be negotiated, so don\u2019t hesitate to ask for a discount.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Immigration Attorney Fees:<\/strong> Typically <strong>$25,000 to $35,000 USD<\/strong>. These fees cover the attorney\u2019s services in preparing and filing your petition with USCIS. This fee is generally paid in stages, with a significant portion allocated to preparing the I-526E petition and compiling the source of funds documentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USCIS Filing Fees:<\/strong> As of April 2024:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>I-526E Petition Fee:<\/strong> $11,160 USD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>I-829 Petition Fee:<\/strong> $9,525 USD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>I-485 (if filing concurrently while in the U.S.):<\/strong> $1,440 USD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These fees may vary depending on the number of dependents included in the petition and could be subject to changes. However, with the recent fee increase on April 1, 2024, it&#8217;s expected that these fees will remain stable for the next 1-2 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Investment Funding<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The EB-5 investment must ultimately be paid in cash to the new commercial enterprise (NCE) and used by the job-creating entity to meet the EB-5 job creation requirements. Some projects may allow partial funding initially, enabling you to start the process with a smaller amount while showing that your funds are &#8220;in transit.&#8221; However, the full investment amount must be committed by the time USCIS adjudicates the I-526E petition, or the petition will be denied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example Fee Breakdown<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For a Rural TEA or HUA TEA project, here\u2019s a general example of the costs you may incur:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Investment Amount:<\/strong> $800,000 USD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regional Center Fee:<\/strong> ~$80,000 USD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Immigration Attorney Fee:<\/strong> $25,000 to $35,000 USD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USCIS Filing Fees:<\/strong> $20,000+ USD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Total Estimated Costs:<\/strong> $925,000 to $1,035,000+ USD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding these costs and planning accordingly will help you navigate the EB-5 program more effectively. Always consult with an immigration attorney to get a precise breakdown based on your specific situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Investment Amount:<\/td><td>$800,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Regional Center Fees:<\/td><td>$80,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Attorney Fees:<\/td><td>$25,000-35,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Filing Fees (I-526E)I-829<\/td><td>$11,160$9,525<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>$900,000-$960,000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fees Amount<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While these fees are a good rule of thumb to begin the process, it is important to understand that they will likely go up over time. You may incur additional fees depending on the number of dependents and whether you are concurrently filing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any specific questions about how to meet these requirements, feel free to&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/immigrationorg.com\/index.php\/contact-us\/\"><strong>contact us<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FINANCE Understanding the Costs of the EB-5 Visa Program Whether you\u2019ve decided that the EB-5 Program is the best option for your immigration goals or you\u2019re simply assessing the associated costs, you\u2019ve come to the right place. Here\u2019s a comprehensive overview of the expenses involved: Investment Amounts Under the recent Reform and Integrity Act (RIA), [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"commontemplate","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-80","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/immigrationorg.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/80","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/immigrationorg.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/immigrationorg.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/immigrationorg.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/immigrationorg.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=80"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"http:\/\/immigrationorg.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/80\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":140,"href":"http:\/\/immigrationorg.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/80\/revisions\/140"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/immigrationorg.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=80"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}