Form I-956: Application for Regional Center Designation
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What is Form I-956?
Form I-956 is used to apply for designation as a regional center in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, or to amend an existing designation. Designated regional centers sponsor investment projects that EB-5 investors can invest in.
Who files it: Entities seeking regional center designation or amending a designation.
What USCIS typically asks for
- Description of the proposed geographic area
- Organizational documents and business plan
- Evidence of policies for monitoring and compliance
- Bona fides information for each person involved
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Form I-956 instructions on uscis.gov are the official list of requirements and evidence.
What FormVeritas checks on Form I-956
When you run an audit from the Form Workspace, FormVeritas reviews the answers you entered using checks written for this form's fields.
How entries are written 6 checks
Checks how entries are written against what each field asks for.
Areas include: names; and the interpreter, preparer and representative sections.
Answers that do not fit together 5 checks
Compares related answers on this form and points out ones that do not fit together.
Areas include: the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; and signatures and dates of signature.
Check boxes and Yes/No questions 1 checks
Checks how boxes are selected in the groups of choices on this form.
Signatures 14 checks
Checks the signature lines on this form.
Before you file Form I-956
- Use the current edition (04/01/24). USCIS may reject outdated editions.
- Read the Form I-956 instructions on uscis.gov for what to include.
- Confirm the fee with the USCIS Fee Calculator and Form G-1055.
- Answer every question that applies to you, including each Yes/No question.
- Sign and date every required signature line.
- Run a FormVeritas audit and fix everything it flags.
What these checks don't do
They don't check that every question that applies to you is answered, whether your answers are true, or whether you're eligible for what you're asking for. A report with no findings does not mean USCIS will accept or approve your filing.
Not legal advice. For eligibility questions, talk to a licensed immigration attorney.
Form I-956 questions
What is Form I-956 used for?
Form I-956 is used to apply for designation as a regional center in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, or to amend an existing designation. Designated regional centers sponsor investment projects that EB-5 investors can invest in.
Who files Form I-956?
Entities seeking regional center designation or amending a designation.
What does FormVeritas check on Form I-956?
FormVeritas runs 26 checks written for Form I-956, covering how entries are written, answers that do not fit together, check boxes and yes/no questions, signatures.
What is the current edition of Form I-956?
USCIS lists 04/01/24 as the current edition of Form I-956. FormVeritas last checked this on October 21, 2026. Always confirm the edition on uscis.gov before you file.
How long does USCIS take to process Form I-956?
Averaged across the offices and categories USCIS lists, Form I-956 typically takes 25 to 44.5 months (published October 19, 2026). Individual cases can take more or less time; check the USCIS processing times tool for your office.
Is the Form I-956 filing fee shown here?
USCIS lists fees for Form I-956 on Form G-1055, Fee Schedule (edition 10/16/26). Use the USCIS Fee Calculator to confirm the fee that applies to your filing.
Does a clean FormVeritas report mean USCIS will approve my Form I-956?
No. FormVeritas checks the form for preventable mistakes. It does not check eligibility or whether answers are true, and it does not guarantee acceptance or approval.
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