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United States · Investment route
Secure U.S. Green Card by investing $800,000 in a TEA project
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
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.
What you getالمزايا
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.
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Qualifying investment
Minimum Investment – TEA
At the start of the program / before filing I-526 · Investment in rural or high-unemployment areas
Government & due-diligence fees
Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.
Eligibilityالأهلية
Requirements
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)
Proof of funds
Who cannot apply
Applicants with criminal background or fraud records
Unverified or unlawful sources of funds
Failure to meet minimum investment or job creation requirements
The processكيف نعمل
Consultation & Project Selection
Initial consultation with an immigration attorney to select TEA investment
Prepare Source-of-Funds Documentation
Gather audited documents, business records, inheritance, or property sale records
Invest $800,000 in a TEA project
Complete direct investment into the chosen TEA project
File Form I-526 with USCIS
Submit application for conditional Green Card
Conditional Green Card Issuance
Apply via Form I-485 or DS-260; receive 2-year conditional Green Card
Maintain investment & create 10 jobs
Fulfill job creation and investment obligations over 2 years
File Form I-829 to remove conditions
Submit after 2 years for permanent Green Card
Apply for Citizenship
Eligible for U.S. citizenship after 5 years with permanent residency
Document checklistالوثائق
Identity Documents
All documents must be valid and translated if not in English
- ✦Passport copies
- ✦Birth certificates
- ✦Marriage certificate if applicable
Financial Documents
Must clearly prove lawful source of funds
- ✦Bank statements
- ✦Business ownership documents
- ✦Property sale deeds
- ✦Inheritance papers
Compliance Documents
Background checks required for all applicants
- ✦Police clearance certificate
- ✦Medical examination reports
Your XIPHIAS advisor prepares a personalised document list at onboarding. The checklist above is indicative and may vary by family size.
Family scopeالأسرة
All eligible dependants can be included in one application or added after approval.
Age limits, dependency definitions, and addition fees vary by jurisdiction. Your advisor confirms exact rules at onboarding.
Approved projectsالمشاريع
TEA Regional Center Project
Focus on job creation in high-unemployment or rural areas
Project availability and inventory change. Your advisor confirms current options and any exclusive allocations at onboarding.
Risk notes
Investment capital must remain at risk – no guaranteed returns
TEA projects have location-specific risks based on project performance
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
This route, answered.
The required investment is $800,000 in a designated rural or high-unemployment area.
Start the United States route.
A senior advisor will confirm the exact costs, timeline and documents for your case — privately, and entirely off the record.