EB5 Rural
The EB5 Rural category has 20% of EB5 visas set aside for investments in rural areas, often resulting in shorter wait times than unreserved EB5.
About EB5 Rural
Created by the 2022 EB5 Reform Act, the Rural set-aside provides dedicated visa numbers for investments in areas outside metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) and cities with 20,000+ population.
Who Qualifies
- Investors in projects located in rural areas
- Investment amount: $800,000 (TEA rate)
- Project must be outside MSA and outside cities with 20,000+ population
- Must create 10 full-time U.S. jobs
Requirements
- Investment of $800,000 in a rural area project
- Investment in a new commercial enterprise
- Creation of 10 full-time U.S. jobs
- Lawful source of investment funds
Current Priority Dates
Latest Visa Bulletin status for EB5 Rural by country of chargeability.
All Other
CURRENT
China
CURRENT
India
CURRENT
Mexico
CURRENT
Philippines
CURRENT
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Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifies as a rural area?
Rural areas are locations outside a metropolitan statistical area (MSA) and outside any city or town with a population of 20,000 or more.
Why choose EB5 Rural?
EB5 Rural often has shorter wait times due to the 20% dedicated visa set-aside, plus the lower $800,000 investment amount.
Does EB5 Rural have priority processing?
The 2022 Reform Act provides for priority processing for rural investments, which may result in faster adjudication.