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EB-5 Visa Oregon 2026

Oregon is one of the top US states for EB-5 immigrant investor visas, with 8+ active USCIS Regional Centers, a minimum TEA investment of $800,000, and 150 monthly global searches from prospective investors in Portland, Eugene, Salem, and internationally.

8+
Active Regional Centers
$800K
Minimum TEA Investment
No
State Sales Tax
150/mo
Monthly Searches

Why Oregon for EB-5?

State-specific advantages for immigrant investors targeting Oregon.

1

Portland Tech & Creative Economy EB-5

Portland is the Pacific Northwest's tech and creative economy hub south of Seattle, with significant Nike, Adidas, and Intel operations anchoring a robust regional economy. EB-5 projects in the Pearl District, Division Street, and the Lloyd District benefit from documented tech sector employment and Portland's exceptionally tight multifamily rental market.

2

Rural Eastern Oregon Vast Rural TEA Footprint

Eastern Oregon is one of the most sparsely populated regions in the contiguous US, with most counties qualifying as USCIS rural TEAs. This provides an expansive geographic footprint for rural set-aside eligible EB-5 projects — including renewable energy (wind, solar), agricultural processing, and rural hospitality.

3

No Oregon Sales Tax — Business & Investor Advantage

Oregon has no state sales tax — a meaningful advantage for business operations and lifestyle for EB-5 investors who establish US domicile in Portland or Oregon. Oregon's no-sales-tax environment supports consumer spending and retail development economics relevant to mixed-use EB-5 projects.

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Oregon EB-5 Landscape

TEA Landscape

East Portland (Lents, Centennial, Powellhurst-Gilbert) and North Portland (St. Johns, Kenton) contain high-unemployment census tracts qualifying as urban TEAs under USCIS methodology. Rural Eastern Oregon — including Harney, Malheur, Lake, and Wheeler counties — qualifies as USCIS rural TEA, with some of the largest rural land areas per county in the contiguous US, supporting renewable energy, ranching, and rural hospitality EB-5 projects.

Attorney Availability

Oregon EB-5 attorneys are concentrated in Portland (Pearl District, Downtown, Lloyd District) and Eugene, with several attorneys specializing in Eastern Oregon rural project structures. Portland EB-5 attorneys frequently advise on Beaverton/Hillsboro Intel corridor multifamily projects and Pearl District mixed-use developments.

Common Project Types

Mixed-use (Portland Pearl District, Division Street)Hotel/hospitality (Portland downtown)Multifamily (Beaverton/Hillsboro Intel corridor)Agricultural/rural (Willamette Valley, Eastern OR)Life sciences (Oregon Health & Science)

Major Investor Cities

PortlandEugeneSalemGreshamBeaverton

Frequently Asked Questions

Oregon-specific questions from EB-5 investors.

What is the minimum EB-5 investment in Oregon?
The minimum EB-5 investment in Oregon is $800,000 for projects in a USCIS-designated TEA — including high-unemployment census tracts in East Portland and North Portland, as well as rural Eastern Oregon counties. Non-TEA Oregon projects require $1,050,000. Oregon has no state sales tax, which is an additional lifestyle advantage for EB-5 investors establishing US domicile.
Are there EB-5 projects in Portland?
Yes. Portland has active EB-5 projects in the Pearl District, Lloyd District, and the Division Street corridor, driven by tech sector employment and extremely tight multifamily rental vacancy rates. Portland EB-5 projects benefit from documented Nike, Intel (Washington County), Adidas US headquarters, and tech company employment. The Beaverton/Hillsboro Intel corridor generates significant worker housing demand for EB-5 multifamily projects.
Are there rural EB-5 projects in Eastern Oregon?
Yes. Eastern Oregon is one of the most extensive USCIS rural TEA zones in the Western US — Harney County alone is larger than several Eastern states. Rural Eastern Oregon EB-5 projects include renewable energy (wind and solar), cattle ranching infrastructure, agricultural processing, and rural hospitality (hunting and fishing lodges). These qualify for the rural set-aside visa allocation under the 2022 Reform Act.
Are there EB-5 projects near the Intel campus in Hillsboro?
Yes. The Hillsboro-Beaverton Intel corridor (Washington County) is an active EB-5 multifamily and mixed-use market, driven by Intel's extensive chip manufacturing operations. Intel employs over 20,000 people in Oregon — the largest private employer in the state — creating significant documented employment for EB-5 economic impact reports on adjacent residential and mixed-use developments.
Are there life sciences EB-5 projects in Oregon?
Yes. Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland's South Park Blocks is a major research hospital and medical school anchoring an active biotech and life sciences real estate market. OHSU's continuous hospital expansion and research building construction, combined with the Marquam Hill and South Waterfront (North Macadam) redevelopment, support EB-5 multifamily and mixed-use projects adjacent to the OHSU campus.

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Due-diligence checklist for evaluating Regional Center projects before you commit.
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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.