US proposal to raise the EB-5 investment threshold
Proposed
A July 2026 newspaper report said the US was proposing to raise the minimum EB-5 investment for high-employment projects. The proposal's current status must be checked on USCIS before relying on it. USCIS — EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
Last updated 2026-10-23
This story passed its review-by date (2026-09-30). Details may have changed — check the official source.
Reported by The Times of India on July 3, 2026.
What changed
A press report described a proposed increase to EB-5 minimum investment amounts. [TO CONFIRM] the proposal stage, the amounts and any effective date against USCIS or the Federal Register.
Who is affected
People considering the EB-5 investor green card, including H-1B holders using it as a backup route.
What to do now
Check the official USCIS EB-5 page for the current threshold, then compare skilled-migration routes that need no investment. Compare routes without an investment →
Changelog
- 2026-07-03: First published.
- 2026-10-23: Removed a 'file before Sept 30, 2026' grandfathering claim — the date has passed and the claim is unconfirmed.
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