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EB-5 Visa New York 2026

New York is one of the top US states for EB-5 immigrant investor visas, with 89+ active USCIS Regional Centers, a minimum TEA investment of $800,000, and 1,100 monthly global searches from prospective investors in New York City, White Plains, Buffalo, and internationally.

89+
Active Regional Centers
$800K
Minimum TEA Investment
1,100/mo
Monthly Searches
#1
Global EB-5 Market

Why New York for EB-5?

State-specific advantages for immigrant investors targeting New York.

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World's #1 EB-5 Market — New York City

New York City is the single largest EB-5 market on the planet, with more active Regional Centers and cumulative EB-5 capital raised than any other metropolitan area. Manhattan and Brooklyn projects have attracted investors from over 80 countries, driven by world-class developer track records and iconic asset classes.

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Luxury Real Estate EB-5 Pipeline (Manhattan & Brooklyn)

Manhattan and Brooklyn host a deep pipeline of luxury condominium, hotel, and mixed-use EB-5 projects from marquee developers. The Hudson Yards corridor, Midtown, and Downtown Brooklyn have been particularly active. These high-profile projects offer investors the combination of credibility and verifiable job-creation documentation.

3

Upstate New York Rural TEA Set-Aside Projects

Upstate New York contains extensive USCIS-eligible rural TEA zones, qualifying for the $800,000 threshold and the rural set-aside visa allocation under the 2022 Reform Act. Investors from China and India with long priority dates benefit from rural set-aside concurrent filing eligibility.

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New York EB-5 Landscape

TEA Landscape

New York City has extensive high-unemployment TEA coverage in the Bronx, Brooklyn (East New York, Brownsville), Queens, and parts of Manhattan (Harlem, Washington Heights). Upstate New York — including Buffalo, Rochester, and rural agricultural counties — qualifies as rural TEA under USCIS criteria, offering the $800K threshold and set-aside visa priority.

Attorney Availability

New York City has the largest concentration of EB-5-specialized immigration attorneys in the United States, particularly in Midtown Manhattan (Fifth Avenue corridor) and downtown Financial District. Many New York EB-5 attorneys also hold dual expertise in securities law and work closely with Regional Center sponsors on offering document compliance.

Common Project Types

Luxury condo/hotel (Manhattan, Brooklyn)Mixed-use (Hudson Yards area)Affordable housing urban infillHealthcare/senior housing (upstate)Infrastructure (Bronx TEA zones)

Major Investor Cities

New York CityWhite PlainsBuffaloAlbanyLong Island

Frequently Asked Questions

New York-specific questions from EB-5 investors.

What is the minimum EB-5 investment in New York?
The minimum EB-5 investment in New York is $800,000 for projects in a USCIS-designated TEA — including high-unemployment census tracts in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens, as well as rural upstate NY locations. Non-TEA New York projects require $1,050,000. The vast majority of active NYC EB-5 projects qualify for TEA status.
Are there EB-5 projects in Manhattan?
Yes — Manhattan is the most active EB-5 project market globally. Active and historically successful projects have been located in Hudson Yards, Midtown, Downtown, and the Financial District. Manhattan projects are typically luxury residential or hotel-mixed developments sponsored by well-known real estate developers with established institutional equity.
Does New York have rural TEA EB-5 projects?
Yes. Upstate New York — including rural counties in the Catskills, Finger Lakes, and Western New York regions — qualifies for rural TEA designation under USCIS criteria. Rural TEA projects in upstate NY provide the $800K minimum threshold and access to the rural set-aside visa allocation, which can benefit Chinese and Indian investors with long priority dates.
What types of projects dominate the New York EB-5 market?
New York EB-5 projects are predominantly luxury residential condominiums and hotel/hospitality assets in New York City. Brooklyn (DUMBO, Downtown Brooklyn) and Manhattan (Hudson Yards, Midtown) lead in project volume. Mixed-use developments combining retail, hotel, and residential are also common. Upstate NY projects tend toward senior housing, healthcare, and agricultural processing.
Does investing in a New York EB-5 project affect my visa priority date?
Your EB-5 visa priority date is determined by your country of birth — not the state where the project is located. Chinese-born and Indian-born investors face the longest priority date queues regardless of whether they invest in a New York City project or an upstate rural project. However, investing in a rural set-aside project (including upstate NY rural TEA) may provide earlier concurrent filing eligibility under the 2022 Reform Act rural set-aside allocation.

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Related EB-5 Guides

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Due-diligence checklist for evaluating Regional Center projects before you commit.
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EB-5 Targeted Employment Area Guide
How TEA status works post-Reform Act and why it matters for the $800K threshold.

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.