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TEA Project Explorer
Compare Rural, High Unemployment, and Standard EB-5 projects. Select your country of birth to see how the EB-5 Reform Act (RIA) set-asides impact your visa wait time.
Why TEA Designation Matters
Under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA), Targeted Employment Area projects unlock significant advantages over standard investments. Understanding the difference between Rural and High Unemployment TEAs is critical to your strategy.
Rural TEA
$800,000 minimum investment
- 20% of all EB-5 visas reserved
- Priority processing from USCIS
- Bypasses country-based backlogs
- Fastest path to adjudication
High Unemployment TEA
$800,000 minimum investment
- 10% of all EB-5 visas reserved
- Bypasses unreserved visa backlog
- Lower investment threshold
- Urban locations available
Non-TEA (Standard)
$1,050,000 minimum investment
- No reserved visa allocation
- Subject to country-based backlogs
- Higher capital requirement
- No priority processing
Rural TEA ($800k)
High Unemployment TEA ($800k)
Non-TEA ($1.05M)
This map displays EB-5 investment project locations across the United States, categorized by Targeted Employment Area (TEA) designation. Rural TEA and High Unemployment TEA projects require an $800,000 minimum investment and qualify for visa set-asides under the Reform and Integrity Act. Non-TEA projects require a $1,050,000 minimum investment. Rural TEA projects additionally qualify for priority processing. Visa backlog impact varies by the investor's country of birth.
Disclaimer: This tool is for educational and illustrative purposes only. The projects shown are examples and their TEA designation status is subject to USCIS approval and may change without notice. "Priority processing" refers to I-526E adjudication and does not guarantee a specific timeframe. This content does not constitute legal, financial, or investment advice. Please consult with qualified professionals before making any investment decisions.
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