EB-5 Investor Visa Program California
An Overview of EB-5 Projects and Regional Centers in California and California's Rural TEAs
About EB 5 Investor Visa Program California
The EB-5 Investor Visa Program is a gateway for foreign investors to earn permanent residency in the United States by investing in the American economy. California, with its vibrant economy— the largest sub-national economy globally — emerges as a prime destination for this investment. The state's vast industries, from technology and agriculture to tourism, offer diverse opportunities for EB-5 projects. Understanding the nuances of investing in EB-5 projects and regional centers, particularly in California's rural Targeted Employment Areas (TEAs), is crucial for maximizing investment benefits and ensuring compliance with U.S. immigration laws.
California is home to a thriving business community, and numerous EB-5 businesses are available for sale throughout the state. These businesses can be a good option for investors who want a more hands-on investment opportunity.
fig 1. California Golden Bridge. Source: Google
California Google Map
fig 1. California Google Map. Source: Google Inc
California Economy at a Glance
California's State Economy and Demographics
California, often referred to as The Golden State, stands out not only as the most populous U.S. state but also as one with a vast geographical expanse. It boasts the largest sub-national economy globally, with a gross state product of $3 trillion as of 2018, leading the nation in economic output. The state thrives across diverse sectors, including government, agriculture, the film industry, technology, services, and tourism, contributing to its status as an economic powerhouse.
Population Overview
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, California's population totals approximately 39.5 million. The demographic breakdown includes over 72% identifying as white, 39.3% as Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% as Asian, and 6.5% as Black or African American. The linguistic landscape is predominantly English, with Spanish following closely. Additionally, significant communities of Korean and Tagalog speakers reflect the state's rich cultural diversity.
Immigration Insights
California remains a prime destination for immigrants, with more than a quarter of its residents born outside the U.S., as per the American Immigration Council. Immigrants play a crucial role in the state’s economy, notably with two out of every five self-employed business owners being immigrants who collectively generate $21.8 billion in annual revenue. Most immigrants hail from Mexico, the Philippines, China, Vietnam, and India, underscoring the state's global appeal and multicultural fabric.
California Economy at a Glance
Data Series | Feb 2025 |
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Labor Force Data | ||||||
Civilian Labor Force(1) | 19,706.20 | 19,714.50 | 19,755.20 | 19,807.40 | 19,841.10 | (p)19,851.7 |
Employment(1) | 18,645.00 | 18,659.90 | 18,699.70 | 18,749.10 | 18,770.60 | (p)18,763.0 |
Unemployment(1) | 1,061.20 | 1,054.60 | 1,055.40 | 1,058.30 | 1,070.40 | (p)1,088.6 |
Unemployment Rate(2) | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | (p)5.5 |
Nonfarm Wage and Salary Employment | ||||||
Total Nonfarm(3) | 17,989.20 | 17,982.40 | 18,005.50 | 18,017.20 | 18,007.70 | (p)18,022.7 |
12-month % change | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | (p)0.5 |
Mining and Logging(3) | 18.6 | 18.5 | 18.6 | 18.5 | 18.6 | (p)18.7 |
12-month % change | -2.1 | -2.6 | -2.6 | -2.6 | -2.1 | (p)-1.1 |
Construction(3) | 895.3 | 894.8 | 900.8 | 898.9 | 899.1 | (p)895.8 |
12-month % change | -1.6 | -2.2 | -1.5 | -1.5 | -1.5 | (p)-2.0 |
Manufacturing(3) | 1,226.50 | 1,223.40 | 1,222.50 | 1,219.00 | 1,213.70 | (p)1,214.0 |
12-month % change | -2.8 | -2.8 | -2.8 | -2.8 | -2.9 | (p)-2.6 |
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3,091.80 | 3,080.10 | 3,076.40 | 3,077.70 | 3,070.80 | (p)3,072.1 |
12-month % change | 0.2 | -0.1 | -0.2 | 0 | 0 | (p)0.0 |
Information(3) | 532.3 | 529.1 | 530 | 532.8 | 527.6 | (p)526.6 |
12-month % change | -1.7 | -2.9 | -2.6 | -2 | -2.2 | (p)-2.3 |
Financial Activities(3) | 786.9 | 786.1 | 784.2 | 784.2 | 783.6 | (p)784.9 |
12-month % change | -2.8 | -2.6 | -2.5 | -2.3 | -2.2 | (p)-2.0 |
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2,757.30 | 2,752.60 | 2,754.90 | 2,746.20 | 2,740.30 | (p)2,733.2 |
12-month % change | -1.8 | -1.8 | -1.3 | -1.6 | -1.5 | (p)-1.9 |
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3,387.50 | 3,402.30 | 3,418.40 | 3,428.70 | 3,434.80 | (p)3,457.9 |
12-month % change | 4.8 | 4.9 | 5 | 5.1 | 4.9 | (p)5.1 |
Leisure & Hospitality(3) | 2,004.40 | 1,999.40 | 2,000.90 | 2,008.30 | 2,009.50 | (p)2,005.0 |
12-month % change | -0.9 | -0.9 | -0.9 | -0.5 | 0 | (p)-0.4 |
Other Services(3) | 593.1 | 593.5 | 594.2 | 595.9 | 595.8 | (p)593.4 |
12-month % change | -0.3 | -0.4 | -0.4 | 0 | 0.7 | (p)-0.5 |
Government(3) | 2,695.50 | 2,702.60 | 2,704.60 | 2,707.00 | 2,713.90 | (p)2,721.1 |
12-month % change | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 2 | 2.1 | (p)2.2 |
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(1) Number of persons, in thousands, seasonally adjusted.
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Table 1 . California Economy at a Glance . Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
EB-5 Regional Centers in California
What are EB-5 Regional Centers?
EB-5 Regional Centers are designated entities facilitating EB-5 investments by pooling funds from multiple investors into larger-scale projects. These centers play a crucial role in the EB-5 program by managing the complexities of investment projects and ensuring compliance with U.S. immigration requirements.
Benefits of Investing through a Regional Center
Investing through a regional center offers several advantages, including:
- Job Creation Allocation: Regional centers can use indirect job creation methodologies, allowing investors to meet job creation requirements more flexibly.
- Expertise and Management: They provide professional management of EB-5 projects, reducing the direct involvement required from individual investors.
- Diversification: Investors can diversify their investment across multiple projects managed by the regional center, spreading risk.
Complete List of Approved EB-5 Regional Centers in California
California, a hub for EB-5 investment, is home to several prominent regional centers. When selecting a regional center, investors should consider its reputation, history of project approvals, and the transparency of its operations. Evaluating a center's success involves reviewing its track record in delivering on investment promises and its ability to meet or exceed the job creation requirements, ensuring compliance with EB-5 program mandates.
Below is the complete and updated list of all the EB-5 regional centers approved by USIC and currently operating in California:
Approved List Of EB-5 Regional Centers in California
Approval Checked | Regional Center ID | Regional Center | State | Last Activity |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1031910016 | Invest LA Regional Center, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1031910034 | Hollywood Regional Center | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1031910058 | Century American Regional Center | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1031910066 | Global Premier America Regional Center LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1031910091 | American Redevelopment Solutions LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1031910112 | American Dream Fund LLC (dba Los Angeles Regional Center) | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1031910143 | Regional Center Properties, Inc. | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1031910155 | California Consortium for Agricultural Export (CCAE) | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1031910162 | Golden State Renaissance Ventures LLC DBA Golden Gate Global | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1031910201 | Southern California Commercial Regional Center LLC (former name US Commercial Regional Center) | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1033650026 | Admiralty California Regional Center LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1034150055 | United Venture Regional Center, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1034250070 | California Real Estate Regional Center | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1108750186 | San Francisco EB-5 Regional Center, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1109050190 | American Alliance Regional Center | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1114050205 | Kao & Lo LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1116850232 | Mebo Property Development Regional Center, LLC (former name Mebo Property Development LLC ) | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1129050334 | Global Pacific Regional Center (former name American Sun Regional Center) | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1205350598 | Waylee Investment, LLC | California | |
Sep 10 2025 | ID1235250868 | 168 America Regional Center, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1312651131 | California Investment Regional Center, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1320451180 | American Advancement Capital Co. | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1326051211 | California One Investment Center, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1329651243 | Group I Regional Center, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1332651296 | American Everglow Regional Center, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1336551549 | Western Capital Regional Center | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1410551734 | EB-5 Impact Capital Regional Center, LLC |
California, Nevada
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Sep 9 2025 | ID1506352614 | America FX Regional Center, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1527153031 | Happy Family USA Regional Center |
California, Nevada
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Sep 9 2025 | ID1527353209 | Eagle EB-5 Regional Center | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1527353225 | Broadway Regional Center, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1527553326 | Beresford Regional Center | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1625654407 | Vegas Regional Center, LLC |
California, Nevada
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Sep 9 2025 | ID1635854973 | American National Regional Center d.b.a. EB5 Financial Regional Center | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1635855005 | Gladstone Regional Center, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | ID1636255049 | Zephyrus Regional Center LLC |
Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington
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Sep 9 2025 | ID1705355468 | U.S. Immigration Fund – CA, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2200000007 | EB5 Capital - California Regional Center LLC | California, Oregon, Washington | 2025 |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2200000040 | CMB Export LLC | California, Nevada | 2025 |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2200000080 | CanAm California Regional Center LLC (former name CanAm Los Angeles County Regional Center and Los Angeles Film Regional Center) | California, Oregon, Washington | 2025 |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2200000089 | American Lending Center California LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2200000116 | Behring Regional Center LLC | California | 2025 |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2200000165 | California EB-5 Regional Center, LLC | California | |
Sep 10 2025 | RC2200000215 | EB5AN Far West Regional Center LLC | California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington | 2025 |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2200000231 | 3G West Coast Regional Center, LLC (former name Halic Capital, LLC) |
Arizona, California
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Sep 9 2025 | RC2200000270 | CMB Regional Centers West LLC | Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming | 2025 |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2200000407 | ALC West LLC |
California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington
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Sep 9 2025 | RC2200000409 | SPI EB5 Pacific RC, LLC |
California, Oregon, Washington
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Sep 9 2025 | RC2200000443 | EB5 United Rockies Regional Center LLC |
Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
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Sep 9 2025 | RC2200000461 | Discovery California Regional Center LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2200000470 | OneWorld Regional Center LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2200000476 | Toma Regional Center LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2200000482 | ABC Global RC, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2200000791 | NewGen CA Regional Center, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2200000824 | YK America Regional Center LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2200000902 | Monterey Southern California Regional Center, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2200001128 | New Course West Regional Center LLC |
California, Nevada
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Sep 9 2025 | RC2200001139 | LA Growth Fund LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2200001186 | West Coast EB5 Regional Center, LLC |
California, Oregon, Washington
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Sep 9 2025 | RC2200001198 | D'evelyn Regional Center, LLC | California | 2022 |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300001442 | Continental Regional Center LLC (former name USA Continental Regional Center, LLC) | California | 2025 |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300001560 | Summit Regional Center LLC | California | 2025 |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300001566 | Green Energy Regional Center LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300001570 | Awesome American Regional Center LLC |
California, Nevada
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Sep 9 2025 | RC2300001671 | California Wineries & Vineyards, LLC Regional Center (CWVRC) | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300001822 | Civitas NorCal Regional Center | California | 2025 |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300001846 | Civitas SoCal Regional Center, LLC | California | 2025 |
Sep 10 2025 | RC2300001980 | EB5AN CA and Central Regional Center LLC | California | 2025 |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300001998 | California Sunshine Regional Center, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002046 | American Greenland Regional Center | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002054 | American Vantage Regional Center | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002066 | Sun Island LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002069 | Golden Bear Regional Center | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002095 | Grand Commonwealth Regional Center LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002175 | BC West Coast Regional Center, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002204 | California Energy Investment Center, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002248 | American Gateway Regional Centers LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002287 | Inland Empire Renewable Energy Regional Center LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002296 | American Citizen Regional Center Southern California, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002325 | Golden Opportunity Regional Center LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002333 | Encore California RC LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002360 | American National Regional Center Southern California | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002370 | ARCG Nevada Regional Center LLC (former name Geothermal Regional Center LLC) |
California, Nevada
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Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002378 | Western Fortune Regional Center | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002387 | Dos Lagos Regional Center | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002402 | Pacific Dynasty Regional Center | California | 2011 |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002408 | Universal Regional Center |
Arizona, California
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Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002450 | California Green Regional Center LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002453 | Smith Western Regional Center (former name Western Pacific Regional Center) |
Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
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Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002464 | First America Southwest, LLC |
Arizona, California, Utah
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Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002469 | SoCal Investment Regional Center LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002471 | M&D Regional Center, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002531 | Monterey Northern California Regional Center, LLC |
Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Utah
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Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002548 | OIS-NCA LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002610 | California State Regional Center | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002637 | Investment Fund of America, LLC |
Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah
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Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002665 | CA EB-5 Express LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002708 | Aboard America Regional Center, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002754 | San Diego Regional Center, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002907 | SPI EB5 CA, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002966 | Emerald Pond Regional Center LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300002990 | Pacific Coast USA Regional Center LLC |
California, Oregon, Washington
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Sep 9 2025 | RC2300003007 | Anchor Solutions Regional Center LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300003018 | Southern California Regional Center, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300003081 | Gateway Secured, Inc. (aka Gateway Secured Regional Center) | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300003090 | West Maingate Regional Center, LLC (former name US Maingate Regional Center, LLC) | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300003125 | North Valley Regional Center | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300003144 | New World Real Estate & Development LLC (former name New World Regional Center) | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300003149 | KT Holdings Inc | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300003337 | EB5 United West Regional Center, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300003456 | Civitas Pacific Regional Center LLC | California, Oregon, Washington | 2025 |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300003472 | Genesis Global Regional Center, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300003491 | Norton Group Regional Center, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300003497 | Los Angeles International Regional Center, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300003954 | America FX Regional Center, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300004157 | Local Equity Regional Center LLC | California | 2025 |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300004402 | Mirae Creative Development, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300004748 | Alka Empire Regional Center LLC |
California, Nevada
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Sep 9 2025 | RC2300005214 | American Dreams RC, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300005222 | WC Regional Center LLC |
California, Nevada
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Sep 9 2025 | RC2300005279 | GSC Western Regional Center, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300005321 | Terra Ventures Regional Center LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300005725 | Admiralty Sierra Regional Center, LLC | California, Nevada | 2018 |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300005772 | Advantage America California Regional Center, LLC |
California, Nevada
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Sep 9 2025 | RC2300005776 | JDC Regional Center LLC (former name DoubleDoor EB5 Management LLC) | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2300005953 | Peachtree West Regional Center LLC |
Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
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Sep 9 2025 | RC2400006429 | Rancon Regional Center, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2400006436 | Home Paradise Investment Center LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2400006717 | Live in America – California Regional Center LLC |
California, Oregon, Washington
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Sep 9 2025 | RC2400008543 | Proficiency Regional Center LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2400008845 | JKML Regional Center LLC |
California, Nevada
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Sep 9 2025 | RC2400008972 | National EB-5 Wealth Center of California LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2400009046 | Pine State Regional Center Northwest LLC |
California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington
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Sep 9 2025 | RC2400009190 | American Life Inc. |
California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington
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Sep 9 2025 | RC2400009192 | SDEB5RC, LLC d/b/a San Diego EB-5 Regional Center | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2400009310 | Westus Cre LLC |
Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
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Sep 9 2025 | RC2400009319 | Businvest, LLC |
California, Nevada
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Sep 9 2025 | RC2400009442 | Southern California Health and Hospitality Regional Center LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2400009552 | L.A. Life Regional Center | California | 2025 |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2400009580 | Manhattan Regional Center – West LLC | Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington | 2025 |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2400009642 | AJC Regional Center LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2400009668 | EB5 Group Western States Regional Center LLC | California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington | 2025 |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2400009772 | American Innovation West Coast Regional Center LLC |
California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington
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Sep 9 2025 | RC2400009904 | Regency Global Regional Center, LLC | California | |
Sep 9 2025 | RC2400011684 | Pan Enterprise Regional Center | California |
Approved EB 5 Regional Centers in Excel or Google Sheets Format
EB5 Projects California
eb 5 projects california are highly popular among foreign investors due to its diverse economy and the significant number of approved regional centers. As the largest sub-national economy in the world with a gross state product of $3 trillion, California is a leading destination for foreign investment. Its major industries include government, agriculture, film, technology, services, and tourism.
You can learn more about other EB-5-approved projects by visiting our overview here.
List of Completed EB-5 Projects in California
The most successful EB-5 projects are those that not only fulfill the program's requirements but also make a significant contribution to economic growth. Here is the complete list of completed EB-5 projects in California as outlined on the EB5Investors.com website:
- Waldorf Astoria, Beverly Hills: Opened in June 2017 with a $150 million EB-5 investment.
- Ritz Carlton & JW Marriott, Los Angeles: Benefited $100 million from EB-5 investors.
- Century Plaza, Los Angeles: Mixed-use development that included $450 million of foreign investment.
- Goleta Hilton Garden Inn: Attracted $5.5 million from EB-5 investors and created 185 jobs; opened in 2016.
- San Jose Marriott Hotels: Received $35 million in EB-5 funding, created 1,237 jobs, and was completed in 2015.
- Temecula Hilton Home2 Suites: Funded by $8.5 million from EB-5 investors, created 185 jobs, and opened in 2019.
- Kensington Place of Redwood City: Received $6.5 million in funding from 13 EB-5 investors, created 294 jobs, and was completed in 2015.
- Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley: Benefitted from $5.5 million in EB-5 funds; opened in 2019.
- K&R Car Wash, Indio: Involved $1.5 million in EB-5 funds and opened in 2014.
- Hyatt Place, Santa Cruz: Included a $5.5 million EB-5 investment and opened in 2018.
- The Smile Studio, Inglewood: Received $500,000 in EB-5 funds and was completed in 2014.
- Summerset Assisted Living, Rancho Cordova: Gained $10 million in EB-5 funds and opened in 2014.
- Totally Kids, Loma Linda: Attracted $20.5 million in EB-5 funds for a new one-story hospital that opened in 2013.
- American Reproductive Health Center, Hacienda Heights: Funded with $1 million in EB-5 capital and completed in 2013.
- ADC Downey, LLC: Received $200 million in EB-5 funds, created 625 jobs, and was completed in 2016.
Rural TEA EB-5 Projects in California
In the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Program, Targeted Employment Areas (TEAs) are regions that need significant economic development and are specifically targeted for EB-5 capital investments. A region can qualify as a TEA based on its high unemployment rates or designation as a rural area.
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) determines whether an area qualifies as a TEA. However, it is the responsibility of the foreign investor to provide evidence to USCIS that the project they are investing in is located within a rural TEA. When submitting Form I-526E, investors must include relevant demographic data to substantiate that the project is in a qualifying rural TEA.
For an EB-5 project's location to be considered a rural TEA, it must meet specific criteria:
- It does not border a municipality with a population of 20,000 or more.
- It is not within a metropolitan statistical area.
- It has a population of less than 20,000.
Rural TEA Counties in California
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The following counties are designated as Rural Targeted Employment Areas (TEAs) in California. These areas offer unique opportunities for EB-5 investors seeking to capitalize on rural investments, with potential benefits such as expedited visa processing.
Example of California EB5 Project - Copper Valley Project: Paperfree's Vetted EB 5 Project in California
The Copper Valley project, a prime example of a vetted EB-5 investment, is an $80.5 million mixed-use development in Copperopolis, California. Situated within a Rural Targeted Employment Area (TEA), Copper Valley offers EB-5 investors a unique opportunity to expedite their visa process while contributing to a project backed by substantial financial security. With $32 million in EB-5 capital and a collateral value of approximately $200 million, this development promises luxury living and commercial spaces, meeting the stringent job creation requirements. As a result, it is an attractive option for investors seeking both financial returns and immigration benefits.
Copper Valley at a Glance
- Location: 3,000-acre master-planned community nestled in the rolling foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Northern California.
- Development Features: Multiple revenue streams, including townhouses for sale, a hotel, retail spaces, and entertainment venues.
- Accessibility: The Prime location is just a 2-hour drive from a population of 12 million.
- Rural TEA Designation: Benefit from reduced visa backlog and priority processing.
- Job Creation: 13 jobs created per EB-5 investor, exceeding program requirements.
- Investment Security: $29,600,000 EB-5 investment, backed by a developer guarantee with assets valued at $121,500,000.
- Exit Strategy: A Clear and structured exit strategy is planned within 5 years.
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Why Invest in a Rural TEA Project in California?
Investing in a Rural TEA project in California offers significant advantages for EB-5 investors. These areas, designated as Targeted Employment Areas due to their rural status, allow investors to qualify for a reduced minimum investment of $800,000, compared to the standard $1,050,000. Additionally, rural TEA projects benefit from priority processing under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, helping investors avoid the typical visa backlog. With California hosting 21 rural counties eligible as TEAs, such investments not only support local economic development but also provide a strategic pathway to U.S. residency through a more streamlined and financially favorable process.
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