Is there a minimum share capital requirement for an EB-5 company?

No. U.S. immigration law does not establish a minimum share capital for a company participating in the EB-5 program. What the program actually requires is something different: a minimum investment amount and the effective creation of jobs.

In other words, the focus is not on the company’s registered capital, but on the amount you actually invest in the enterprise and the number of jobs that investment generates. The minimum investment thresholds are set by USCIS and are typically lower when the investment is made in areas of greater economic challenge, known as Targeted Employment Areas.

Even without a statutory minimum share capital, the company must be structured to receive and deploy the investment in a manner consistent with program rules, clearly demonstrating the creation of the required direct or indirect jobs.

Because minimum investment amounts change over time, confirm the updated figures directly with USCIS and consider working with a qualified professional to structure your case and avoid offers that promise guaranteed outcomes.

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