USA EB-5 Residency – TEA Investment

Secure U.S. Green Card by investing $800,000 in a TEA project

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At a glance

Quick facts

Minimum investment: 800K USD ($); Currency: USD ($)

Typical timeline: 24 months; From application start

Highlights

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Quick eligibility check

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1Do you have at least $800,000 in lawful investment funds?

Yes

2Are you able to create at least 10 full-time U.S. jobs?

Yes

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Program overview

The USA EB-5 TEA Investment route provides a path to U.S. residency and Green Card through a lower investment of $800,000 in a Targeted Employment Area. This route allows location-specific projects, often via Regional Centers, and promotes job creation in rural or high-unemployment regions.

Investment overview

Minimum Investment: $800,000
Type: Investment in a TEA project (Regional Center or Direct)
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

Estimated program totals

USD ($): 800,000 USD ($)

Required proof of funds

USD ($): 800,000 USD ($)

Detailed fee table

Program fee breakdown with price, timing and notes.
Item	Price	When	Notes
Minimum Investment – TEA	800,000 USD ($)	At the start of the program / before filing I-526	Investment in rural or high-unemployment areas

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Proof of funds

Lawful Source of Funds800,000 USD ($)
Provide audited documents, business income, inheritance, or property sale records

Required (USD ($)): 800,000 USD ($)

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

Eligibility

Investment of $800,000 in a qualifying 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 TEA investment
Pathway to permanent Green Card and citizenship
Self-petition route – no employer sponsorship required
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

8 steps

Step 1: Consultation & Project Selection
Initial consultation with an immigration attorney to select TEA investment
GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks
Step 2: Prepare Source-of-Funds Documentation
Gather audited documents, business records, inheritance, or property sale records
GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks
Step 3: Invest $800,000 in a TEA project
Complete direct investment into the chosen TEA project
GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks
Step 4: File Form I-526 with USCIS
Submit application for conditional Green Card
GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks
Step 5: Conditional Green Card Issuance
Apply via Form I-485 or DS-260; receive 2-year conditional Green Card
GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks
Step 6: Maintain investment & create 10 jobs
Fulfill job creation and investment obligations over 2 years
GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks
Step 7: File Form I-829 to remove conditions
Submit after 2 years for permanent Green Card
GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks
Step 8: Apply for Citizenship
Eligible for U.S. citizenship after 5 years with permanent residency
GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks

Comparison

Feature	TEA Investment ($800,000)	Non-TEA Investment ($1,050,000)
Minimum Investment	$800,000	$1,050,000
Eligible Locations	Rural / High-unemployment	Any U.S. location
Risk Level	Moderate, location-limited	Higher capital exposure
Job Creation Requirement	10 full-time jobs	10 full-time jobs
Involvement	Regional Center (passive)	Direct or Regional Center