Is it possible to get a discount on EB-5 projects?

The minimum investment amount for the EB-5 program is set by the U.S. government and cannot be reduced or negotiated. There are no discounts in this regard: the required capital contribution is a legal condition of the program.

When people ask about discounts on EB-5 projects, it helps to distinguish two things: the investment amount itself and the administrative or intermediary costs. The first is fixed by regulation; the second is negotiated between the parties.

Some developers or intermediaries may offer differentiated terms on administrative fees, placement costs, or other financial benefits. These terms, however, do not change the minimum investment amount required to qualify for the program.

• The minimum capital contribution required by the rules is not negotiable.
• Administrative and intermediary costs can vary from project to project.
• Offers that claim to adjust the investment amount itself should raise a red flag.

Since amounts and rules change over time, evaluate any proposal carefully, verify updated parameters with USCIS, and work with qualified professionals to confirm the legitimacy of any terms before investing.

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