EB-5 Rural Projects with Priority Processing
Make your journey to a Green Card easier with our range of EB-5 rural projects that offer priority processing and reserved visa availability.
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Featured EB-5 Rural Projects
Below are some of the EB-5 rural projects currently available to qualified investors. Each project is located in a rural targeted employment area (TEA) and structured to meet the requirements of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program.
Our team works with experienced developers and manages 15 USCIS-compliant regional centers to identify projects with strong fundamentals, clear job-creation potential, and structures designed to support successful immigration outcomes.
Investors can review project details and discuss opportunities with our team before making an investment decision.
- Processamento Prioritário para Áreas Rurais
Currahee Club
(Senior Loan)
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Currahee Club
(Senior Loan)
- Secured Senior Loan
- 4-Year Loan Term
- Under Construction
- Award-Winning Golf Course
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- Processamento Prioritário para Áreas Rurais
Hard Rock Pointe Vista
(Senior Loan)
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- Processamento Prioritário para Áreas Rurais
Hard Rock Pointe Vista
(Senior Loan)
- I-956F Exemplar Approved
- Secured Senior Loan
- 5-Year Loan Term
- 460+ Jobs Already Created
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- Processamento Prioritário para Áreas Rurais
Lakeview Landing
(Equity)
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- Processamento Prioritário para Áreas Rurais
Lakeview Landing
(Equity)
- 4.0% Preferred Return
- 3-Year Target Investment Duration
- Under Construction
- Prime Waterfront Location
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- Processamento Prioritário para Áreas Rurais
Lakeview Landing
(Loan)
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Lakeview Landing
(Loan)
- 3-Year Loan Term
- Under Construction
- Construction Completion Guaranty
- Prime Waterfront Location
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- Processamento Prioritário para Áreas Rurais
Simply Shenandoah
(Senior Loan)
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- Processamento Prioritário para Áreas Rurais
Simply Shenandoah
(Senior Loan)
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Grand Park
(Senior Loan)
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Grand Park
(Senior Loan)
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Twin Lakes Georgia
(Loan)
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Twin Lakes Georgia
(Loan)
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Tamarack Resort
(Loan)
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Tamarack Resort
(Loan)
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Rocky River
(Loan)
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Rocky River
(Loan)
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Snake River Sporting Club
(Loan)
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Snake River Sporting Club
(Loan)
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Kindred Resort at Keystone
(Loan)
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Kindred Resort at Keystone
(Loan)
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Wohali Utah
(Loan)
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Wohali Utah
(Loan)
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Twin Lakes Georgia
(Equity)
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Twin Lakes Georgia
(Equity)
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Bay Creek
(Senior Loan)
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Bay Creek
(Senior Loan)
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Urban TEA EB-5 Investment Projects
Urban TEA projects allow EB-5 applicants to invest in established developments in major U.S. markets while still meeting the program’s lower investment threshold and securing set-aside visas.
EB5 Visa Investments offers a selection of urban EB-5 projects alongside its rural investment opportunities.
Spring Haven
(Loan)
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Spring Haven
(Loan)
- I-956F Exemplar Approved
- Loan Repayment Guaranty
- All Required Jobs Created
- 200+ Homes Sold
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Brandon Multifamily
(Equity)
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Brandon Multifamily
(Equity)
- I-956F Exemplar Approved
- 5.0% Preferred Return
- 3-Year Target Investment Duration
- Proven Multifamily Structure
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Brandon Multifamily
(Loan)
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Brandon Multifamily
(Loan)
- I-956F Exemplar Approved
- Loan Repayment Guaranty
- 3-Year Loan Term
- Proven Multifamily Structure
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Elyse Atlanta
(Loan)
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Elyse Atlanta
(Loan)
- Loan Repayment Guaranty
- 3-Year Loan Term
- Developed by Kolter
- 32 Condominiums Already Sold
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Terra Ceia Multifamily
(Loan)
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Terra Ceia Multifamily
(Loan)
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Terra Ceia Multifamily
(Equity)
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Terra Ceia Multifamily
(Equity)
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ONE Tampa
(Loan)
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ONE Tampa
(Loan)
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RIV Denver
(Loan)
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RIV Denver
(Loan)
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Boynton Beach Multifamily
(Loan)
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Boynton Beach Multifamily
(Loan)
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Saltaire St. Petersburg Phase II
(Loan)
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Saltaire St. Petersburg Phase II
(Loan)
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Saltaire St. Petersburg Phase I
(Equity)
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Saltaire St. Petersburg Phase I
(Equity)
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Hyatt Fort Lauderdale Phase II
(Loan)
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Hyatt Fort Lauderdale Phase II
(Loan)
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Hyatt Fort Lauderdale Phase I
(Loan)
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Hyatt Fort Lauderdale Phase I
(Loan)
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Courtyard by Marriott Delray Beach
(Loan)
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Courtyard by Marriott Delray Beach
(Loan)
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Artistry Sarasota
(Loan)
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Artistry Sarasota
(Loan)
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ONE St. Petersburg
(Loan)
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ONE St. Petersburg
(Loan)
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Mark Sarasota
(Loan)
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Mark Sarasota
(Loan)
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Hyatt Place Boca Raton
(Loan)
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Hyatt Place Boca Raton
(Loan)
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Westin Sarasota
(Loan)
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Westin Sarasota
(Loan)
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VUE Sarasota
(Loan)
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VUE Sarasota
(Loan)
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Water Club
(Loan)
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Water Club
(Loan)
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Boynton Beach Multifamily
(Equity)
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Boynton Beach Multifamily
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Why Investors Choose EB-5 Rural Projects
Rural EB-5 projects have become a preferred choice for many investors because of the immigration benefits they offer.
With advantages such as priority processing and access to rural set-aside visas, rural investments can help reduce delays and provide a clearer, more predictable path to U.S. permanent residency.
Priority processing
Rural EB-5 petitions receive priority processing from USCIS, which can lead to faster adjudication times. Of the 800+ rural I-526E approvals received by EB5AN investors, approximately 80% were approved within one year.
Reserved EB-5 visas
An investment in a rural EB-5 project provides access to the rural visa set-aside category, which reserves 20% of all EB-5 visas and may help reduce immigration delays.
Reduced Minimum Investment
Investors in rural TEA projects benefit from a reduced minimum investment of $800,000, compared with $1,050,000 for projects not located in a TEA.
What Qualifies as an EB-5 Rural Project?
To qualify as a rural TEA, projects must be located in an area that is:
- Outside a metropolitan statistical area.
- Located in a community with fewer than 20,000 residents, according to U.S. census data.
This designation is reviewed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services during the EB-5 project approval process.
Rural projects are prioritized because these communities often have limited access to investment capital, and EB-5 funding supports local development and job creation.
Comparing EB-5 Project Types
Investors in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program can choose from several types of EB-5 projects. The table below highlights the key differences between rural TEA projects, urban TEA projects, and standard EB-5 investments.
Urban TEA Projects
$800,000
Minimum Investment
Visa Allocation
10% of annual EB-5 visas (~1,000 visas) reserved for high-unemployment TEA projects
Processing Priority
Standard processing
Typical Locations
City areas with 150% national average unemployment rate
Investor Demand
High
Visa Backlogs
None
Most Popular
Rural TEA Projects
$800,000
Minimum Investment
Visa Allocation
20% of annual EB-5 visas (~2,000 visas) reserved for rural projects
Processing Priority
Priority processing available
Typical Locations
Smaller towns and rural regions
Investor Demand
High
Visa Backlogs
None
EB5AN's investors have secured over 800 Rural I-526E approvals
Standard EB-5 Projects
$1,050,000
Minimum Investment
Visa Allocation
Remaining EB-5 visas (~7,000 per year).
Processing Priority
Standard processing
Typical Locations
Major metropolitan markets
Investor Demand
Lower due to higher investment requirement
Visa Backlogs
Yes, for India and China
How EB-5 Investment Projects Create Jobs and Support Your Visa
EB-5 regional centers channel invested capital into U.S. developments that generate economic growth and job creation. By participating in an EB-5 project, investors can pursue U.S. permanent residency while helping fund projects that support local economies.
Step 1. The investor makes an EB-5 investment
An investor commits the required capital to a qualifying EB-5 project. In many cases, the investment is made through a regional center that manages the project structure and compliance with EB-5 program rules.
Step 2. Investor files the I-526E petition
After making the investment, the investor files Form I-526E, which demonstrates that the investment was made in a qualifying EB-5 project and that the job creation requirement is expected to be met. Once approved, the investor can proceed with the immigration process.
Step 3. Investor capital is deployed into the development project
The investment funds are used to support the development of a project such as a residential community, resort, infrastructure project, or commercial development. These funds help finance construction, operations, and other project costs.
Step 4. Conditional permanent residency
Following approval of the petition and completion of the visa process, the investor and their qualifying family members each receive a conditional Green Card in the United States.
Step 5. The project creates qualifying jobs
As the project moves forward, construction activity and ongoing operations generate employment. EB-5 regulations require that each investor’s investment contributes to the creation of at least 10 qualifying jobs for U.S. workers.
Step 6. Removal of conditions
Within the 90-day period before the end of the investor’s two-year conditional permanent residence period, the investor files Form I-829 to remove the conditions on their green card. If the investment has met EB-5 program requirements, including creation of the required jobs, I-829 approval removes the conditions.
Regional Centers and EB-5 Investment Projects
Most EB-5 investments are made through USCIS-approved regional centers, which are organizations approved by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services to sponsor and manage EB-5 investment projects. Regional centers work with developers to structure projects that meet the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program’s requirements. While the regional center manages immigration compliance, the project developer is responsible for the project’s construction and operations.
For investors, regional center projects offer several advantages:
Passive business management
Investors are not required to actively manage the business. Instead, the project company is operated by experienced developers and management teams.
Indirect job creation requirement
Regional center projects can count indirect and induced jobs created through construction spending and economic activity.
Exemplar project approval
Many regional center projects receive I-956F exemplar approval, meaning the project structure and job creation methodology have already been approved by USCIS.
What is the alternative to regional center investing?
The alternative to investing through a regional center is a direct EB-5 investment. In a direct investment, the investor typically starts or actively manages a U.S. business and must create at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers directly through that business. Because direct investments require active management and cannot count indirect job creation, many investors instead choose regional center projects.
Why Investors Choose To Work with EB5AN
Choosing the right EB-5 project is one of the most important decisions in the immigration process. EB5 Visa Investments is an EB-5 investment platform that connects foreign investors with carefully selected EB-5 projects sponsored by approved regional centers.
The firm works with experienced U.S. developers to offer investment opportunities designed to meet the requirements of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program and support investors seeking U.S. permanent residency.
A proven track record in the EB-5 industry
50+
EB-5 Investment Funds
100%
Approval record on adjudicated EB-5 project petitions
800+
Investor I-526E approvals
31
I-956F approvals
14%+
Of all rural EB-5 project investors since 2022 chose EB5AN
Experienced EB-5 Industry Leadership
EB5AN is led by experienced EB-5 professionals who have worked with thousands of investors and development partners across a wide range of EB-5 projects.
Sam Silverman
Managing Partner
Sam was also previously employed by the Boston Consulting Group, one of the top management consulting and business strategy firms in the world where he worked directly with Fortune 500 Companies in the food service, media, manufacturing, hospitality and real estate spaces in the U.S., Europe, and Middle East.
Sam is the EB-5 visa program expert the Wall Street Journal turns to when they need information on current government rules and the EB-5 market landscape. Sam is also a Forbes Magazine 30 Under 30 National Winner for Social Entrepreneurship.
Sam holds a B.A. in Economics with a concentration in Mandarin Chinese from Yale University, a Certificate in Financial Accounting from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and an M.B.A. from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Mike Schoenfeld
Managing Partner
Previously, Mike worked for AEA Investors, a leading middle-market private equity firm with $10B+ under management, focused on making control-oriented investments in consumer goods, industrial goods, and business services companies.
Mike was previously employed by the Boston Consulting Group, one of the top management consulting and business strategy firms in the world where he worked directly with Fortune 500 Companies in the transportation, financial services, industrial goods, information technology, and real estate spaces.
Mike is also a Forbes Magazine 30 Under 30 National Winner for Social Entrepreneurship. Mike holds a B.A. in Economics and B.S. in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Investor testimonials
We’ve helped thousands of investors get their Green Cards and enjoy a smooth EB-5 process.
Israel → U.S.A
“I would definitely recommend EB5 Visa Investments. Their team and the immigration attorney worked closely together and clearly knew how to move the process forward efficiently.”
Ido
EB-5 Investor from Israel
India → U.S.A
“When I compared different regional centers, EB5 Visa Investments stood out because of the level of documentation and transparency they provided. The information was far more comprehensive than what I saw elsewhere.”
Deepak
EB-5 Investor from India
India → U.S.A
“I visited the project myself and confirmed that the development was real and progressing. That gave me confidence that the builder was trustworthy.”
Siddharth
EB-5 Investor from India
EB-5 Program Requirements
To qualify for a U.S. green card through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, investors must meet several key requirements:
Make the minimum investment
Invest $800,000 in a qualifying targeted employment area (TEA) project or $1,050,000 in a non-TEA project.
Create 10 jobs
Each investment must create at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers.
Remain involved in the business management
Investors must have at least a policy-level role in the enterprise’s management.
Keep your investment at-risk
EB-5 capital must be placed at risk in a commercial enterprise for at least two years. Guaranteed returns are not permitted under program rules.
Prove your lawful source of funds
Investment capital must come from a lawful source. Common sources include business income, salary, property sales, or investments.
Book a call today to learn more about EB-5 Visa Requirements
EB-5 Rural Project FAQs
What is a rural EB-5 project?
A rural EB-5 project is an investment located in a rural targeted employment area (TEA) under the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. These projects are typically located outside major metropolitan areas and may qualify for priority processing and access to reserved EB-5 visas, making them increasingly popular among investors.
What is the Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA)?
The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA) is a federal law that reauthorized the EB-5 Regional Center Program through 2027 while introducing strict new oversight and transparency measures. It was designed to protect foreign investors from fraud, improve national security, and prioritize economic development in rural and high-unemployment areas.
Key changes include new minimum thresholds for qualifying investments, specifically $800,000 for Targeted Employment Areas (TEA) and $1,050,000 for others, and the ability for investors already in the U.S. to file for their green card and work permit simultaneously.
What qualifies as a rural targeted employment area (TEA)?
A rural TEA is defined as a location outside a metropolitan statistical area and outside towns or cities with populations of 20,000 or more, based on U.S. census data. Projects that meet these criteria may qualify for the rural EB-5 visa set-aside category.
What is the minimum EB-5 investment?
The minimum investment depends on the project location. Investments in targeted employment areas (TEAs), including both rural and high-unemployment urban projects, typically require a minimum investment of $800,000, while projects outside TEAs require $1,050,000.
Do rural EB-5 projects process faster?
Rural EB-5 projects may receive priority processing from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Because a portion of EB-5 visas is reserved for rural investments, these projects can sometimes offer a faster path through the EB-5 process than other project types.
Are EB-5 rural projects safer?
Like any investment, EB-5 projects carry risk. Investors typically evaluate factors such as the developer’s experience, the project’s financial structure, job creation methodology, and the stage of development before making an investment decision.
What risks should investors consider when evaluating EB-5 projects?
EB-5 investments are subject to the same types of risks as other real estate or development investments. Foreign nationals typically perform due diligence, considering factors such as:
- The developer’s track record
- The project’s financing structure
- Job creation projections
- Market demand for the development
- Whether the project has received I-956F approval from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Working with experienced EB-5 professionals can help investors evaluate opportunities and better understand the potential risks involved.
How are jobs calculated in EB-5 projects?
EB-5 investments must create at least 10 qualifying jobs for U.S. workers per investor. In regional center projects, job creation can include direct, indirect, and induced jobs, which are typically calculated using economic impact models based on construction spending and operational activity.
Can I live anywhere in the United States after investing?
Yes. Once an EB-5 investor receives a U.S. green card, they are not required to live near the project they invested in. Investors and their eligible family members can live, work, and study anywhere in the United States.
Start Your EB-5 Investment Journey
Choosing the right EB-5 project is one of the most important decisions in the immigration process.
Understanding the available investment opportunities and how they align with your immigration goals can help you approach the EB-5 Green Card process with confidence. We recommend that you seek professional advice before making any decisions. The team at EB5 Visa Investments works with investors from around the world to review available projects, explain the EB-5 process, and help investors evaluate opportunities that meet program requirements.
Schedule a free consultation today to discuss current EB-5 rural and urban investment opportunities and learn how an EB-5 investment could help you pursue U.S. permanent residency.