The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act also lays out changes to the EB-5 investment cost.
The new cost is effective March 15, 2022, and will be adjusted by inflation every 5 years based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U).
| Investment Type | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Investment | $1,000,000 | $1,050,000 |
| Targeted Employment Area Investment Amount | $500,000 | $800,000 |
| High Employment Area Investment Amount | $1,000,000 | N/A |
These values are given in US Dollars.
A Target Employment Area is either (at time of investment):
- A rural area, or
- A high unemployment area.
Source: USCIS