EB-5 Regional Center Approval Rates by State: Where Projects Succeed

Selecting an EB-5 regional center is one of the most consequential decisions an immigrant investor will make. The regional center's track record, project quality, and compliance history directly affect both the likelihood of petition approval and the safety of the investor's capital. While no single metric captures the full picture, examining regional center approval rates by state offers a useful starting point for understanding where EB-5 projects tend to succeed and what factors contribute to those outcomes. This article analyzes the geographic distribution of approved regional centers across the United States, compares approval patterns by state, explores the factors that drive higher success rates, and provides practical guidance for investors who want to use this data when evaluating potential projects. ## The Landscape of Approved Regional Centers As of early 2026, USCIS maintains a public list of designated regional centers authorized to sponsor EB-5 projects. Following the passage of the...