The general flow of capital from investors to a project, and the roles involved.
Last updated: August 2026Reviewed by: EB5SETU Editorial TeamScheduled review: February 2027
A Regional Center is a USCIS-designated entity authorized to sponsor EB-5 offerings and pool capital from multiple investors within an approved geography, permitting indirect and induced job creation to count toward the requirement.
New Commercial Enterprise (NCE): receives investor capital and either lends it to, or takes an equity stake in, the Job-Creating Entity.
Job-Creating Entity (JCE): the operating entity directly responsible for developing or running the project.
This is general program education. For EB5SETU's specific Regional Center designation and geographic coverage, see the Regional Center page.
This article is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, immigration, tax, or investment advice. It does not describe the terms of any specific offering. EB-5 law, USCIS policy, and Visa Bulletin availability change over time — confirm current requirements with USCIS, the U.S. Department of State, and your own independent immigration, securities, and tax advisors before making any decision.