Does the USCIS account for inflation when counting jobs?

No. The number of jobs that the EB-5 program requires is a fixed threshold established by the program and is not adjusted for inflation. Regardless of economic conditions or changes in the cost of living over time, the number of positions to be created remains the same.

The program’s logic separates two distinct elements: the job creation target, which is a condition measured by the number of positions, and the amount invested. The job count does not rise or fall with inflation.

What may be periodically reviewed to reflect economic changes is the minimum investment amount, adjusted by the competent authorities from time to time. In other words, the monetary threshold may shift over time, but the job creation requirement is measured by number of positions, not by an inflation-adjusted figure.

Since these parameters are updated from time to time, it is worth confirming the current figures directly with the USCIS or a qualified professional before structuring your investment.

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