How can I get a project funded in a U.S. territory like Guam with EB-5 investments?

You can invest in an EB-5 project in the territory the same way as investing in an EB-5 project located in a U.S. state. I would advise that you only invest through a broker dealer and complete due diligence on the project on the basis of immigration, and financial and business viability of the project.

EB-5 laws and regulations apply to U.S. states and territories. There are accredited regional centers in Guam. If you plan to invest in a regional center project, you should first conduct due diligence of a particular project and a particular center.

The U.S. immigration laws apply to the states and territories of the United States. Therefore, qualifying investments in Guam can be considered for EB-5 classification.

USCIS has recognized regional centers based in U.S. territories (including CNMI). A direct or regional center project should work there as long as the other aspects are in compliance with USCIS regulations.

I believe there is at least one regional center in Guam, so an investment there would count the same as a state.

Investments in Guam qualify for an EB-5 investment under the same rules as projects in the United States, as the EB-5 visa covers projects within the United States and its territories. In fact, there is a regional center in Guam, although investments may be made into your own business or any regional center within the United States.

You would have to follow the same process. If you are looking to establish a regional center, you follow the same process and similarly, the same applies for a direct investment.

Please note that there is a regional center established and designated in Guam; thus, it is clearly EB-5 eligible territory. You may wish to consult with Lincoln Stone, who helps set up regional centers and other business sides of EB-5, and has set up the Guam Regional Center.