Fill out I-526E (Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor) online
Form I-526E is used by foreign investors seeking lawful permanent resident status through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program specifically via a USCIS-designated Regional Center. It was introduced under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 to replace the Regional Center pathway previously handled by Form I-526.
How to fill out I-526E (Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor)
Verify Regional Center designation
Confirm that the Regional Center associated with your investment is currently designated by USCIS and has not been terminated or suspended. Check the USCIS Regional Center list for the most current status.
Enter petitioner and investment information
Provide your full legal name, date of birth, country of birth, current address, A-Number (if any), and immigration status. Enter the investment amount, the name of the new commercial enterprise, and the associated Regional Center.
Document the lawful source of investment funds
Provide comprehensive evidence that the investment capital was obtained through lawful means, including tax returns, business financial statements, bank records, property sale documents, or inheritance records tracing the complete path of funds.
Provide Regional Center and job creation evidence
Include the Regional Center offering documents, the economic impact analysis or feasibility study, and evidence of job creation methodology. The economic model must demonstrate that the investment will create the required number of jobs through direct, indirect, and induced employment.
Submit with filing fee and supporting documents
File the completed form with the filing fee, evidence of the investment (wire transfers, subscription agreements), source of funds documentation, Regional Center materials, and all required supporting evidence.
About I-526E (Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor)
Who needs this form
Foreign nationals who have invested or are actively investing the required minimum capital in a new commercial enterprise associated with a USCIS-designated Regional Center. The investment must create jobs through the Regional Center economic methodology, including direct, indirect, and induced employment.
Where to submit
File with USCIS by mail to the appropriate service center specified in the form instructions, or file online at uscis.gov if available. Premium processing may be available for I-526E petitions.
Source and content freshness
- Reviewed: 2026-02-24
- Filing deadlines may shift for weekends and holidays. Verify due dates with official instructions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Filing Form I-526 instead of I-526E for Regional Center investments made after March 15, 2022
- Not providing adequate documentation proving the lawful source of the investment capital
- Failing to verify that the Regional Center designation is current and has not been terminated by USCIS
- Not including a detailed business plan with credible economic methodology showing job creation through the Regional Center
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What is the difference between Form I-526 and Form I-526E?
Form I-526 is for direct EB-5 investments where the investor manages the business and directly creates jobs. Form I-526E is specifically for investments made through USCIS-designated Regional Centers, where job creation is measured using economic modeling that counts indirect and induced jobs. The I-526E was created by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 and applies to all Regional Center investments filed on or after March 15, 2022.
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