No. There is no fixed minimum that qualifies every business, and a larger payment does not cure nationality, control or nonmarginality problems.
Distinguish the capital question from other expenses
Show actual qualifying investment, charges and reserves separately. Confirm current official fees and professional scope without importing EB-5 capital or ten-job rules into E-2. Prepare separate columns for capital exposed in the enterprise, filing and professional costs, operating reserves, and household expenses.
The amount is assessed in relation to this particular business rather than by a single statutory price. Hypothetical example: a mobile veterinary-imaging buyer includes a refundable reservation deposit and unused living expenses in the investment total. The purchase agreement, escrow terms and business account records show which amounts are truly committed and at risk.
The decision is whether to spend or bind funds under terms that create real exposure, not simply to produce a larger spreadsheet. Do not import EB-5 dollar or job rules into E-2 analysis; the businesses face different legal tests. Use the final ledger to decide whether additional funds must be committed or whether the business model needs revision.
A larger number has little value if it remains available for withdrawal or is reserved for personal consumption.