What is an EB-5 Regional Center?

An EB-5 Regional Center is a company that connects foreign investors who want a U.S. green card with U.S. companies seeking capital. Regional Centers are regulated by the U.S. government and must be approved to operate in this capacity. They are associated with a particular geographic area and coordinate EB-5 foreign investment within that area.

There are requirements on both the investor and business sides to qualify for the EB-5 Program. Regional Centers ensure that the capital investments are EB-5 compliant and that the projects promote local economic growth. A regional center makes the EB-5 process as smooth as possible for both the investors and the U.S. businesses they invest in.

An EB-5 Regional Center, as defined by the U.S. government:

A Regional Center is defined as an economic entity, public or private, in the United States that is involved with promoting economic growth (including increased export sales, improved regional productivity, job creation, or increased domestic capital investment). Regional centers are designated by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for participation in the Immigrant Investor Program.