EB5 Unreserved
The EB5 Unreserved category is the traditional investor immigrant visa requiring investment of $1,050,000 (or $800,000 in a TEA) in a new commercial enterprise that creates at least 10 U.S. jobs.
About EB5 Unreserved
EB5 Unreserved competes for visa numbers not allocated to the reserved categories (Rural, High Unemployment, Infrastructure) established by the 2022 EB5 Reform Act.
Who Qualifies
- Investors making qualifying investment in a new commercial enterprise
- Standard investment: $1,050,000
- TEA investment: $800,000 (in Targeted Employment Areas)
- Investment must create at least 10 full-time U.S. jobs
Requirements
- Qualifying investment amount ($1,050,000 or $800,000 in TEA)
- Investment in a new commercial enterprise
- Creation of 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers
- Lawful source of investment funds
Current Priority Dates
EB5 Unreserved dates by country of chargeability, per the May 2026 Visa Bulletin.
Final Action Dates
All Other
CURRENT
China
22 SEP 2016
India
1 MAY 2022
Mexico
CURRENT
Philippines
CURRENT
Filing Dates
All Other
CURRENT
China
1 MAR 2017
India
1 MAY 2024
Mexico
CURRENT
Philippines
CURRENT
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the investment amount for EB5?
Standard investment is $1,050,000, or $800,000 if investing in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) such as rural or high unemployment areas.
How does EB5 Unreserved differ from Reserved categories?
The 2022 Reform Act created reserved categories (Rural, High Unemployment, Infrastructure) with set-aside visas. Unreserved EB5 competes for remaining numbers.
How many jobs must an EB5 investment create?
Each EB5 investment must create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for qualifying U.S. workers.