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Form I-526E: Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor
Form I-526E is the supplemental attachment for the Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor (I-526). It is filed when the investor is using a designated Regional Center to meet EB-5 investment requirements.
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USCIS Form I-526E - Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor
Form I-526E is the supplemental attachment for the Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor (I-526). It is filed when the investor is using a designated Regional Center to meet EB-5 investment requirements.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1A single typo in the Regional Center’s approval number can trigger an RFE and stall the case.
- 2Incorrect Regional Center approval number
- 3Mismatched investment amount between I-526 and I-526E
- 4Missing or outdated job‑creation projections
- 5Signature omitted or signed by the wrong person
Plain English
If you’re an EB‑5 investor and you’re putting your money into a project run by a USCIS‑approved Regional Center, you’ll need to submit this extra sheet. It provides the Regional Center’s details and the project’s eligibility information.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the I-526E together with the main I-526 petition, before the investor’s I‑94 expires and before any EB‑5 deadline set by the Regional Center’s offering documents.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when filing an EB‑5 petition through a designated Regional Center.
- Do not use it for direct (stand‑alone) EB‑5 investments; file only the main I‑526.
- If the Regional Center is not USCIS‑approved, you must first obtain its approval notice before completing I‑526E.
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Use this form or another form?
Direct EB‑5 investment
No Regional Center data needed
✓ Verify investment source
Changing Regional Centers after filing
Used for removal of conditions
✓ Confirm new Center’s approval before filing
Deadline or filing window
USCIS does not set a hard filing deadline for I‑526E, but the petition must be submitted before the investor’s I‑94 expires and before any deadline imposed by the Regional Center’s offering documents. Missing those windows can cause loss of eligibility.
- —Investment amount | entered amount – $1,050,000 or $800,000 | Total investment shown on I‑526E | Verify against Regional Center’s offering
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Regional Center approval number
USCIS approval notice · Notice of Approval (Form I-797)
Project location
Project site address · Real‑estate lease or purchase agreement
Job‑creation estimate
Economic impact study · Study prepared by the Center’s consultant
Investment amount
Bank transfer receipt or escrow agreement · Financial institution statement
Before you submit
- 1Use the latest edition of I‑526E.
- 2All fields completed; no blanks or “N/A” unless instructed.
- 3Regional Center approval number matches the I‑797 notice.
- 4Investment amount matches the main I‑526 petition.
- 5Job‑creation projections are current (no older than 6 months).
- 6Signature and date present on the form.
- 7All required supporting documents attached.
- 8Form and supporting docs are double‑checked for legibility.
- 9Mail package includes a copy of the I‑526 filing receipt (if filing after I‑526).
- 10Use the correct USCIS lockbox address.
- 11Include a prepaid, trackable mailing method.
- 12Retain a copy of the entire packet for your records.
How to file this form
- 1Download the current I‑526E PDF from USCIS.
- 2Gather the Regional Center’s USCIS approval notice and project documentation.
- 3Enter the data exactly as it appears on the approval notice.
- 4Attach the supporting documents in the order listed in the I‑526 instructions.
- 5Sign and date the form.
- 6Combine the I‑526E with the main I‑526 petition package.
- 7Mail the complete packet to the lockbox address for your jurisdiction.
Known limitations
- 1USCIS does not provide an online validator for I‑526E fields.
- 2The form does not capture the investor’s source‑of‑funds; that is covered in the main I‑526.
- 3Job‑creation numbers are self‑reported by the Regional Center and not independently verified by USCIS at filing.
- 4If the Regional Center’s approval expires, the form must be updated before filing.
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Applicant Info
3 items
Your current legal name.
MM/DD/YYYY.
Alien Registration Number if previously assigned.
Details
1 items
The specific reason or legal basis for filing this form.
Evidence
1 items
List of documents supporting this application.
Signatures
2 items
Sign under penalty of perjury.
MM/DD/YYYY.
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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date – verify the form is the most recent version (check USCIS Forms page).
- Fee – confirm the current filing fee on the USCIS fee schedule.
- Mailing address – use the lockbox address listed in the I‑526 instructions for your state.
- Signature block – ensure the investor signs, not the attorney, unless a G‑28 is attached.
- Document attachments – attach the Regional Center’s USCIS approval notice and project plan.
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After you file
- 1Keep the mailing receipt and tracking number.
- 2Save a scanned copy of the entire submitted packet.
- 3Monitor the case status online using the receipt number.
- 4Respond promptly to any RFE referencing I‑526E data.
- 5Update the investor’s file if the Regional Center’s approval number changes.
- 6Maintain copies of all supporting documents for at least five years.
- 7Notify the attorney or representative of any address changes.
Sources
- SRCUSCIS Form I‑526E PDFofficial form layout and instructions
- SRCUSCIS I‑526 Instructionsfiling address and fee details
- SRCUSCIS Fee Schedulecurrent filing fee for I‑526 (and by extension I‑526E)
- SRCUSCIS Regional Center Approval Noticessource for approval number
- SRCUSCIS ELIS filing capabilitynoted in USCIS filing guidance
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Common confusion points
Regional Center vs. Direct EB‑5
Investors think the same form works for both
→ Verify you are using a designated Regional Center before attaching I‑526E
Approval number format
Some notices include letters and numbers; others omit hyphens
→ Copy exactly as shown on the I‑797
Job‑creation projection date
Out‑of‑date studies cause RFEs
→ Use a study dated within the last six months
Signature authority
Investors wonder if attorney can sign
→ Only the investor (or authorized signatory with G‑28) may sign the I‑526E
Mailing address changes
USCIS updates lockbox addresses periodically
→ Check the latest instructions before mailing
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Related forms and next steps
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After
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⚠ If something goes wrong
- Form I‑290B (Notice of Appeal or Motion) to challenge an RFE or denial
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