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EB-5 Visa South Carolina 2026

South Carolina 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 Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, and internationally.

6
Active Regional Centers
$800K
Minimum TEA Investment
120/mo
Monthly Searches
BMW
Automotive Manufacturing

Why South Carolina for EB-5?

State-specific advantages for immigrant investors targeting South Carolina.

1

Charleston Port & Tourism EB-5

Charleston is one of the busiest container ports on the US East Coast and a premier US tourism destination. Port-adjacent industrial development, warehouse and logistics infrastructure, and downtown hospitality projects create strong EB-5 job creation opportunities. Parts of North Charleston qualify for high-unemployment TEA status.

2

BMW & Volvo Automotive Corridor (Greenville-Spartanburg)

The Greenville-Spartanburg Upstate region is home to BMW Manufacturing (Spartanburg — largest BMW plant in the world by production) and Volvo Cars USA. The automotive manufacturing corridor has spawned extensive supplier, logistics, and residential development for EB-5 projects in a growing, export-driven economy.

3

Myrtle Beach Hospitality & Tourism

Myrtle Beach is one of the top US domestic tourism destinations, with 17M+ visitors annually. The hospitality economy drives hotel and resort EB-5 projects with strong USCIS-credible tourism job creation.

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South Carolina EB-5 Landscape

TEA Landscape

South Carolina's rural TEA coverage is concentrated in the Pee Dee region (northeastern SC) and the I-95 corridor. Urban high-unemployment TEAs are available in North Charleston and East Columbia. The 2022 Reform Act applies federal census tract methodology for all SC TEA designations.

Attorney Availability

EB-5-specialized immigration attorneys in South Carolina are primarily in Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville. The international presence of BMW and Volvo in the Upstate has built a robust immigration law community in Greenville-Spartanburg.

Common Project Types

Port logistics & industrial (North Charleston)Hospitality & resort (Myrtle Beach)Automotive supply chain (Greenville-Spartanburg)Multifamily residential (Columbia, Charleston)Rural Pee Dee development

Major Investor Cities

ColumbiaCharlestonGreenvilleSpartanburgMyrtle Beach

Frequently Asked Questions

South Carolina-specific questions from EB-5 investors.

What is the minimum EB-5 investment in South Carolina?
The minimum EB-5 investment in South Carolina is $800,000 for TEA-qualified projects — both high-unemployment urban census tracts (North Charleston, East Columbia) and rural areas (Pee Dee region) qualify. Non-TEA SC projects require $1,050,000.
Is Charleston a good location for EB-5 investment?
Charleston is an active EB-5 market with port-related industrial development and a thriving tourism/hospitality sector. North Charleston has high-unemployment census tracts qualifying for urban TEA status. The port expansion and downtown Charleston development create strong, USCIS-credible job creation.
What EB-5 opportunities exist in the Greenville-Spartanburg area?
The Greenville-Spartanburg Upstate region is economically booming around BMW Manufacturing and Volvo Cars USA. Automotive supply chain development, multifamily housing, and commercial real estate projects are active EB-5 sectors.
Are there Myrtle Beach EB-5 hotel projects?
Yes. Myrtle Beach's massive tourism economy (17M+ annual visitors) supports an active hotel and hospitality EB-5 project pipeline. Tourism-driven job creation is well-documented for USCIS review.
How many Regional Centers operate in South Carolina?
South Carolina has approximately 6 USCIS-designated Regional Centers as of 2024. Always verify current active RC status on the USCIS website.

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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.