Apply the actual capital requirements to the applicant’s qualifying contribution.
Do not replace a contribution with a favourable headline
General current amounts are US$1,050,000 or US$800,000 for qualifying TEA or infrastructure cases, with statutory adjustment from January 1, 2027 and filing-date review. A rising project valuation does not itself waive that requirement or prove additional applicant capital was invested.
Use the statutory threshold in effect for the filing and project classification. The lower US$800,000 amount applies only to a targeted employment area or infrastructure project; otherwise the present standard is US$1,050,000, with the scheduled 2027 adjustment and instructions checked before transfer or filing. Appreciation of project land, equipment, or enterprise equity belongs to valuation analysis; it does not reduce the investor’s required contribution. Prepare a sources-and-uses ledger that separates invested capital, administration charges, legal or appraisal expenses, and government filing fees. Trace lawful source and path for the qualifying capital and avoid counting the same transfer twice. Ten full-time qualifying jobs remain necessary regardless of appreciation.
Hypothetical example: A specialty-food manufacturer in Rivière-Éternité considers a regional-center offering after its property is reappraised upward. She confirms whether the project qualifies for the lower threshold, wires her required capital, and records the administration fee separately. Her gift proceeds, bank history, and transfer trail are reviewed for lawful sourcing. Form I-526E is selected because the investment uses a regional center. The newer valuation may affect commercial risk, but it is not treated as a discount, investor contribution, or substitute for job creation.