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WA · Urban High-Unemployment (South Seattle, Tacoma) & Rural Eastern Washington

EB-5 Visa Washington 2026

Washington is one of the top US states for EB-5 immigrant investor visas, with 19+ active USCIS Regional Centers, a minimum TEA investment of $800,000, and 480 monthly global searches from prospective investors in Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, and internationally.

19+
Active Regional Centers
$800K
Minimum TEA Investment
No
State Income Tax
480/mo
Monthly Searches

Why Washington for EB-5?

State-specific advantages for immigrant investors targeting Washington.

1

Seattle Tech Boom Driving Multifamily EB-5 Demand

The Seattle-Bellevue tech corridor — anchored by Amazon, Microsoft, and a dense constellation of tech startups — has driven exceptional multifamily housing demand. EB-5 projects in Seattle and Bellevue benefit from a USCIS-credible job creation story rooted in documented tech sector employment growth and one of the tightest apartment markets in the US.

2

No State Income Tax — Investor Domicile Advantage

Washington State has no state income tax, making it one of the most tax-efficient US states for EB-5 investors who plan to establish US residency. For Indian H-1B holders already working in the Seattle tech corridor, EB-5 concurrent filing from Washington offers both immigration and financial advantages.

3

Rural Eastern Washington Agricultural TEA Projects

Eastern Washington has some of the most productive agricultural land in the Pacific Northwest and extensive USCIS-eligible rural TEA zones covering wine country, apple orchards, and wheat-producing counties. Rural Eastern WA projects qualify for the $800K threshold and the rural visa set-aside allocation.

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Washington EB-5 Landscape

TEA Landscape

South Seattle (Beacon Hill, Rainier Valley, Georgetown) and Tacoma contain high-unemployment census tracts qualifying as urban TEAs under USCIS methodology. Eastern Washington — including Columbia, Garfield, and Whitman counties — qualifies as rural TEA, with USCIS-eligible agri-processing and rural infrastructure projects available at the $800K investment threshold.

Attorney Availability

Washington EB-5 attorneys are concentrated in Seattle (downtown, South Lake Union, Bellevue) with particular depth in H-1B-to-EB-5 concurrent filing strategies given the large South Asian tech worker population. Many Seattle EB-5 attorneys have experience advising Amazon, Microsoft, and Google employees on concurrent green card filing via EB-5.

Common Project Types

Multifamily (Seattle/Bellevue)Hotel/tech campus adjacent (Redmond/Bellevue)Mixed-use transit-oriented (Sound Transit corridors)Agricultural (Eastern WA)Senior housing (Puget Sound)

Major Investor Cities

SeattleBellevueTacomaSpokaneRedmond

Frequently Asked Questions

Washington-specific questions from EB-5 investors.

What is the minimum EB-5 investment in Washington State?
The minimum EB-5 investment in Washington State is $800,000 for projects in a USCIS-designated TEA — including high-unemployment urban tracts in South Seattle and Tacoma, as well as rural Eastern Washington counties. Non-TEA Washington projects require $1,050,000. Most active Seattle-area EB-5 projects are structured in TEA-qualified zones.
Are there EB-5 projects near Amazon or Microsoft headquarters?
Yes. Seattle's South Lake Union (Amazon HQ) and Bellevue/Redmond (Microsoft) corridors have active EB-5 multifamily and mixed-use projects that benefit directly from tech sector employment demand. These projects often use documented tech job growth as supplemental USCIS job creation evidence in their economic impact reports.
Does Washington State no income tax benefit EB-5 investors?
Washington State has no state income tax, which benefits EB-5 investors who plan to establish US domicile in the state during their conditional green card period. This is particularly relevant for the large community of Indian H-1B holders in Seattle's tech sector who are considering concurrent EB-5 filing alongside their EB-2 or EB-3 priority date queue.
Are there rural EB-5 projects in Eastern Washington?
Yes. Eastern Washington wine country (Walla Walla, Yakima Valley) and agricultural counties qualify as USCIS rural TEAs. Rural Eastern WA projects qualify for the rural set-aside visa allocation under the 2022 Reform Act — benefiting Chinese and Indian investors with long priority dates who seek concurrent filing eligibility.
What types of EB-5 projects are most active in Washington State?
Washington State EB-5 projects are predominantly multifamily residential in Seattle and Bellevue, driven by the tech sector housing demand. Transit-oriented mixed-use projects along Sound Transit light rail corridors are an emerging asset class. Eastern Washington hosts agricultural processing and rural infrastructure projects. Senior housing in the Puget Sound area is a growing EB-5 category.

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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.