EB-5 Cost
This page is focused on one question: what money is required for EB-5 in the United States, what part is invested, what part is paid as fees, and what part might or might not come back later.
Under the current framework, many applicants focus first on the required investment threshold, which is generally $1,050,000 or $800,000 in qualifying targeted employment area or certain infrastructure cases.
USCIS filing fees, attorney fees, translation costs, and project or subscription charges are usually separate from the invested capital and should be budgeted separately.
Invested capital may or may not come back later depending on the offering terms, exit structure, business results, and the fact that EB-5 capital must remain at risk.
People often mix up the EB-5 investment amount with the rest of the case budget. They are different. The investment is capital placed into the enterprise, while other costs are separate case or transaction expenses.
| Category | What it usually means | Could money come back later? |
|---|---|---|
| EB-5 investment capital | Capital invested into the qualifying enterprise | Possibly, depending on project terms and performance |
| USCIS filing fees | Government application and petition fees | Usually no |
| Lawyer and project fees | Professional, administrative, subscription, and transaction costs | Usually no |
Whether any invested capital is returned later depends on the project terms and performance. Filing, legal, and administrative fees are usually costs, not refundable investment principal.
FAQ
These short answers are written for visitors searching specifically for EB-5 costs in the U.S.
The main investment amount is generally $1,050,000, or $800,000 in qualifying targeted employment area or certain infrastructure cases under the current framework.
No. The main EB-5 amount is investment capital. Government filing fees and professional costs are additional expenses.
No. EB-5 capital must be at risk, so return of money depends on project terms and performance rather than a guarantee.
Use these related pages to compare the investment amount question with the separate issue of whether invested capital may come back later.