A Regional Center obtains its designation by submitting a detailed application to U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS). The application must state:
- The types of businesses that will receive capital from investors;
- The total jobs that will be created directly and indirectly as a result of the expected capital from EB-5 Investment Funds;
- A detailed economic report showing how the investments in each economic activity will create 10 direct or indirect jobs per investor;
- Other positive economic impacts that will result from the investment funds;
- A clear delineation of the Regional Center’s geographic scope;
- The specific industries or economic activities in which investors in the Regional Center may invest;
- Sample of Corporate documents such as: a) Subscription Agreement b) Operating Agreement and c) Offering Memorandum.
- Detailed marketing plan and budget
Once USCIS has approved a Regional Center application, an investor seeking an EB-5 green card through the Regional Center Investment Program must make the qualifying investment within an approved Regional Center.












