Is there a specific form for rural TEA in the I-526?

No. In the EB-5 program, there is no separate form for investments in a TEA (Targeted Employment Area) that is rural. The investor petition is filed using the same I-526, regardless of whether the project is located in an urban or rural area.

What changes is not the form but the supporting documentation. It is your responsibility to gather and attach to the petition the evidence showing that the investment area qualifies as a TEA, including when it is a rural TEA.

• The same I-526 applies to both urban and rural TEA.
• Area qualification is demonstrated through evidence, not through a separate form.
• Maps, assessments, and official documents help establish the status and location of the area.

Because the guidelines on TEA designation can be updated, always confirm the most current guidance from the official source (USCIS) and, if needed, work with a qualified professional to organize your documentation.

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