EB-5 by State
Every U.S. state and the District of Columbia participates in the EB-5 program. Browse Targeted Employment Area designations, regional center directories, and investment activity for each jurisdiction.
Official Data|USCIS, BLS
51
States + DC
741
Active Regional Centers
23,675
TEA Census Tracts
Key Takeaways
- 1Under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act, DHS (USCIS) now determines TEA qualification for all states. State governors no longer designate TEAs.
- 2Across the U.S., 23,675 census tracts qualify as Targeted Employment Areas based on high unemployment or rural designation.
- 3741 regional centers are currently authorized to sponsor EB-5 projects nationwide.
- 4TEA designation determines whether an investor qualifies for the reduced $800,000 minimum investment instead of the standard $1,050,000.
Northeast
Connecticut
CT10 active RCs180 TEA tracts
Delaware
DE4 active RCs65 TEA tracts
District of Columbia
DC8 active RCs45 TEA tracts
Maine
ME3 active RCs140 TEA tracts
Maryland
MD12 active RCs320 TEA tracts
Massachusetts
MA15 active RCs350 TEA tracts
New Hampshire
NH3 active RCs80 TEA tracts
New Jersey
NJ20 active RCs420 TEA tracts
New York
NY80 active RCs1,600 TEA tracts
Pennsylvania
PA18 active RCs820 TEA tracts
Rhode Island
RI3 active RCs55 TEA tracts
Vermont
VT2 active RCs65 TEA tracts
Southeast
Alabama
AL8 active RCs420 TEA tracts
Arkansas
AR5 active RCs350 TEA tracts
Florida
FL65 active RCs1,200 TEA tracts
Georgia
GA20 active RCs720 TEA tracts
Kentucky
KY6 active RCs420 TEA tracts
Louisiana
LA8 active RCs520 TEA tracts
Mississippi
MS4 active RCs380 TEA tracts
North Carolina
NC15 active RCs680 TEA tracts
South Carolina
SC8 active RCs380 TEA tracts
Tennessee
TN12 active RCs480 TEA tracts
Virginia
VA18 active RCs520 TEA tracts
West Virginia
WV3 active RCs220 TEA tracts
Midwest
Illinois
IL25 active RCs1,100 TEA tracts
Indiana
IN8 active RCs480 TEA tracts
Iowa
IA5 active RCs320 TEA tracts
Kansas
KS5 active RCs280 TEA tracts
Michigan
MI12 active RCs780 TEA tracts
Minnesota
MN8 active RCs380 TEA tracts
Missouri
MO10 active RCs520 TEA tracts
Nebraska
NE4 active RCs180 TEA tracts
North Dakota
ND2 active RCs80 TEA tracts
Ohio
OH15 active RCs850 TEA tracts
South Dakota
SD3 active RCs90 TEA tracts
Wisconsin
WI8 active RCs380 TEA tracts
Southwest
West
Pacific
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Last updated: 2026-04-07
Data sourced from USCIS, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the American Community Survey. TEA census tract counts are approximate and reflect the most recent available data. EB5Status is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Consult an immigration attorney for guidance on your specific situation.