Investing in a project within a targeted employment area (TEA) offers two primary advantages for EB-5 investors: a lower investment threshold of US $800,000 AND priority processing of Form 1-526E for rural TEAs by the USCIS. As of March 15, 2022, only the USCIS may determine whether an area qualifies as a TEA, based on its location. Two critical factors are considered: whether the project is...
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