# EB-5: Time is Running Out To Invest at Current Levels

- Link: https://www.lumlawgroup.com/eb-5-time-is-running-out-to-invest-at-current-levels/
- Published: 2019-09-17T17:11:11-07:00
- Author: Albert J Lum

In two months USCIS’s new rules on EB-5 investment go into effect. It is critical
that persons who wish to invest to become US permanent residents search for real,
viable EB-5 investments before the investment requirement increases from $500,000
to 900,000 for investment in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA), or $1 million to 
$1.8 million elsewhere.

On November 21, 2019 changes to the EB-5, or Immigrant Investor, program, will become
effective. The amount required for an investor to invest will be $1.8 million (up
from $1 million) or $900,000 (up from $500,000) in TEA areas. USCIS is changing 
how a TEA may be determined. This will affect how projects within cities like Los
Angeles and San Francisco which can offer EB-5 investors investment at the TEA (
lower) investment amount. Some projects that are allowed the TEA designation will
no longer qualify. (See [https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/new-rulemaking-brings-significant-changes-eb-5-program](https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/new-rulemaking-brings-significant-changes-eb-5-program)).

USCIS has also announced that an investor, if approved, retains the “priority date”
of his first filed I-526 application, even if he is required to change projects.

It is therefore important for any persons looking to obtain a green card under this
program, find a viable project before November 21, 2019 to obtain the lower limits
of investment. Investors must be sure that a project and the company/individuals
behind the investment are credible.

With over 30 years of experience counseling clients in obtaining visas and permanent
residence in the United States through investments, employment and other non-immigrant
visas , Lum Law Group can assist you in all of these endeavors.

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