EB-5 regional centers in California

As of 1 November 2026, USCIS lists 136 EB-5 regional centers approved to operate in California. Of these, 95 are approved for California only and 41 also cover other states. California ranks 1st of 55 states and territories by center count. The minimum investment is $800,000 in a targeted employment area or infrastructure project, or $1,050,000.

USCIS lists regional centers by the area they are approved for; each center’s investment offerings are approved separately (Form I-956F).

Data as of 1 November 2026: USCIS approved list (page updated 26 October 2026, data file last modified 28 October 2026). Federal Register checked 1 November 2026.

Approved for California only

Approved for California and other states

Source: USCIS approved regional centers data file (CSV), last modified 28 October 2026, downloaded 1 November 2026. Listed alphabetically, exactly as named by USCIS. See all 577 regional centers on the map.

USCIS’s terminations list records 13 California entries dated 2026: Anchor Solutions Regional Center LLC (RC2300003007, 21 January 2026); ARCG Nevada Regional Center LLC (former name Geothermal Regional Center LLC) (RC2300002370, 21 January 2026); Eagle EB-5 Regional Center (ID1527353209, 16 January 2026); Genesis Global Regional Center, LLC (RC2300003472, 16 January 2026); Happy Family USA Regional Center (ID1527153031, 16 January 2026); Hollywood Regional Center (ID1031910034, 16 January 2026); San Diego Regional Center, LLC (RC2300002754, 21 January 2026); San Francisco EB-5 Regional Center, LLC (ID1108750186, 21 January 2026); SDEB5RC, LLC d/b/a San Diego EB-5 Regional Center (RC2400009192, 21 January 2026); United Venture Regional Center, LLC (ID1034150055, 21 January 2026); M&D Regional Center, LLC (RC2300002471, 8 June 2026); Kao & Lo LLC (ID1114050205, 6 July 2026); Admiralty California Regional Center LLC (ID1033650026, 5 October 2026) (USCIS).

Frequently asked questions

How many EB-5 regional centers are in California?

As of 1 November 2026, the USCIS data file lists 136 regional centers approved to operate in California, which ranks 1st of the 55 states and territories by center count (USCIS data file).

How many EB-5 regional centers operate only in California?

As of 1 November 2026, 95 of the 136 regional centers approved for California are approved for California only. The other 41 also cover other states or territories and appear on those state pages too.

What is the EB-5 minimum investment for a project in California?

The national figures apply: $1,050,000, or $800,000 in a targeted employment area or an infrastructure project, for petitions filed on or after 15 March 2022. Both amounts adjust from 1 January 2027 (8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5)(C)); the 2027 page tracks the official figures.

Which family members does an EB-5 investment cover?

USCIS states that EB-5 investors “(and their spouses and unmarried children under 21) are eligible to apply for lawful permanent residence” (USCIS). Under the Child Status Protection Act, a child’s age is the age on the date a visa becomes available minus the time the petition was pending, and the child stays unmarried to qualify (USCIS, CSPA).

Where can I check a regional center’s current status in California?

On the USCIS approved list and the USCIS terminations list, by name or USCIS ID. Le Strand records each change between editions on the changelog.

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