EB-5 Capital Deployment

The EB-5 program allows UAE residents to obtain a US Green Card by investing capital that creates at least 10 full-time US jobs.

The TEA Investment Threshold

As of recent legislative updates, the minimum investment amount is $800,000 if deployed into a Targeted Employment Area (TEA)—either a rural area or an area of high unemployment. Non-TEA investments require $1,050,000.

Regional Centers vs. Direct Investment

Over 90% of EB-5 capital is deployed through Regional Centers. These entities pool foreign capital to fund large-scale developments (e.g., a hotel in Florida). The primary advantage is that indirect and induced jobs count toward the 10-job requirement, significantly reducing immigration risk for the UAE investor.