Applying for Regional Center Designation:

There is no established application form by which to apply. The process provides that any entity, government or private organization which desires Regional Center designation by the USCIS proceed as follows:

1. Prepare a written narrative proposing a for-profit investment which addresses each of the requirements for Regional Center designation participating in the pilot program, with supporting evidence as prescribed in the regulations at 8 CFR 204.6(m).
2. Submission of the written proposal to the USCIS Associate Director for Operations.

At present there is no fee required to apply for Regional Center designation. The USCIS will then review and adjudicate the proposal and may request additional clarifying information and evidence to support representations made in the proposal. If the proposal is initially determined to fully meet each of the requirements for Regional Center designation, then such designation is issued through a letter to the applicant signed by the USCISÂ’ Associate Director for Operations. If the proposal is initially determined to not meet all the requirements for such designation, then a request for additional evidence may be made. Based on the proposal and the supporting evidence for the proposal, a final determination to approve or deny the regional center request will be made by USCIS.

Important: The above information on Regional Center designation is provided "as is" as general information only and should not be relied upon as legal advice.