Is there priority for public infrastructure projects in EB-5?

No. Under EB-5, there is no automatic preference or differentiated treatment for public infrastructure projects. The program is sector-neutral: what determines qualification is whether the project meets the required criteria, not the nature of the venture.

The central point is the project’s capacity to create full-time jobs for workers in the United States, within the minimum required by the program. A public infrastructure project can qualify if it demonstrates that the investment meets this requirement.

• Economic viability of the project.
• A clear plan for creating the required jobs.
• Compliance with applicable immigration rules.

In other words, the analysis focuses on the strength of the job creation plan and legal compliance, not the type of project. It is worth reviewing the updated criteria with USCIS and evaluating each project with specialized support.

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