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EB-5 Visa Indiana 2026

Indiana is one of the top US states for EB-5 immigrant investor visas, with 6+ active USCIS Regional Centers, a minimum TEA investment of $800,000, and 120 monthly global searches from prospective investors in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, and internationally.

6+
Active Regional Centers
$800K
Minimum TEA Investment
120/mo
Monthly Searches
Indy 500
Convention & Sports Hub

Why Indiana for EB-5?

State-specific advantages for immigrant investors targeting Indiana.

1

Indianapolis Motorsports & Convention Economy

Indianapolis is home to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Indy 500 — the largest single-day sporting event in the world), Lucas Oil Stadium (Colts), and one of the largest convention centers in the US. This events-driven economy provides consistent hotel and hospitality EB-5 project fundamentals with well-documented tourism employment.

2

Eli Lilly Pharmaceutical Hub — Indiana's Biotech Anchor

Eli Lilly and Company's global headquarters in Indianapolis anchors a significant pharmaceutical and life sciences sector in Indiana. Lilly's continued expansion — including a $4B+ API manufacturing investment in Branchburg — drives commercial real estate and housing demand, supporting Indianapolis life sciences-adjacent EB-5 projects.

3

Rural Indiana Extensive Agricultural TEA Zones

Rural Indiana — spanning most of the state outside the Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville metros — contains extensive USCIS rural TEA zones with agricultural, agri-processing, and rural infrastructure projects. Indiana is a major US corn, soybean, and hog producer, supporting agri-processing EB-5 project development at the $800K threshold.

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Indiana EB-5 Landscape

TEA Landscape

East Indianapolis (Near Eastside, Irvington, and areas around I-70) and Gary (Lake County) contain high-unemployment census tracts qualifying as urban TEAs under USCIS methodology. Rural Indiana — particularly in southern Indiana (Jackson, Scott, Washington counties) and northwest Indiana agricultural counties — qualifies as USCIS rural TEA with set-aside visa eligibility.

Attorney Availability

Indiana EB-5 attorneys are primarily located in Indianapolis (downtown, Carmel suburb) and Fort Wayne, with some attorneys in South Bend serving the University of Notre Dame affiliated investor community. Indianapolis EB-5 attorneys serve a growing international professional population, particularly Indian pharmaceutical professionals at Eli Lilly and healthcare companies headquartered in Indianapolis.

Common Project Types

Hotel/convention (Indianapolis downtown)Life sciences/pharma (Eli Lilly corridor)Mixed-use (Mass Ave Indianapolis)Multifamily (Carmel suburb)Agricultural/rural (Central IN)

Major Investor Cities

IndianapolisFort WayneEvansvilleSouth BendCarmel

Frequently Asked Questions

Indiana-specific questions from EB-5 investors.

What is the minimum EB-5 investment in Indiana?
The minimum EB-5 investment in Indiana is $800,000 for projects in a USCIS-designated TEA — including high-unemployment census tracts in East Indianapolis and Gary, as well as rural Indiana agricultural counties. Non-TEA Indiana projects require $1,050,000. Most active Indianapolis EB-5 projects are in TEA-eligible zones near the city's Mass Avenue and downtown convention corridors.
Are there EB-5 hotel projects in Indianapolis?
Yes. Indianapolis is one of the most active hotel and convention EB-5 markets in the Midwest, driven by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Indy 500), Lucas Oil Stadium (NFL), Bankers Life Fieldhouse (NBA), and the Indiana Convention Center — one of the largest in the US. Convention-driven hotel demand provides strong USCIS tourism employment documentation for Indianapolis hotel EB-5 projects.
How does Eli Lilly affect the Indianapolis EB-5 market?
Eli Lilly's global headquarters and major Indiana manufacturing operations (including a landmark $4B+ API manufacturing campus) have significantly increased commercial real estate demand and worker housing needs in Indianapolis. Life sciences-adjacent EB-5 projects benefit from Lilly's documented pharmaceutical employment in their USCIS economic impact reports.
Are there rural EB-5 projects in Indiana?
Yes. Rural Indiana — particularly southern Indiana (Jackson, Scott, Brown counties) and northwest Indiana agricultural counties — qualifies as USCIS rural TEA. Indiana rural EB-5 projects include corn/soybean processing, hog farming infrastructure, cold storage, and rural healthcare. These projects qualify for the rural set-aside visa allocation under the 2022 Reform Act.
Is South Bend, Indiana an EB-5 market?
South Bend has a small but growing EB-5 market tied to the University of Notre Dame's economic influence. Notre Dame's $15B+ endowment and its continuous campus expansion drive hotel, multifamily, and mixed-use real estate development around the South Bend campus. International alumni and faculty of Notre Dame are a natural EB-5 investor audience for South Bend area projects.

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Nothing on this page constitutes investment or legal advice. EB-5 involves substantial risk, including the risk of total loss of capital and denial of immigration benefits. Consult a licensed immigration attorney and a qualified financial advisor before making any EB-5 investment decision. Regional Center counts and TEA designations are subject to change; verify current status on the official USCIS website.