What American city has the nickname “City of Destiny?” If you guessed New York or Los Angeles, you’d be mistaken. In fact, the City of Destiny is a lesser-known locale called Des Plaines. Located in Illinois, this beautiful community is home to lakes, forest preserves, and more than 700 acres of parkland. It’s also an increasingly popular destination among young people, who are flocking to Des Plaines because of family-friendly attractions such as mini golf, fitness centers, and bike trails.

Since the EB5 Affiliate Network (EB5AN) regional center in Illinois covers all areas of the state, including Des Plaines, it’s the ideal spot for your next investment project. Call today for details on renting a regional center in Des Plaines or launching one of your own.

Rent our EB5AN State of Illinois EB-5 Regional Center and launch your project faster.

By partnering with an EB-5 regional center in Illinois, you can…

1. Raise your Des Plaines EB-5 venture capital faster.

Our EB5AN Illinois regional center was approved by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to cover all of Illinois, including Des Plaines. That means you can feel confident launching your EB-5 venture and raising funds in this growing city.

2. Increase the number of jobs that count toward your EB-5 job creation requirement.

Regional centers aid investors in raising money for their EB-5 projects. Because investment projects at regional centers tend to create more jobs, including both direct and direction positions, a larger number of investors can meet the job creation requirement for a given venture. That means a bigger percentage of funding can come from EB-5 capital.

3. Start your project now without waiting for new regional center approval.

One of the benefits of working with EB5AN is that you’ll have support throughout development of your project. From determining project eligibility to submitting I-924 petitions, we support investors every step of the way. Our goal is to facilitate the regional center affiliation process and help you secure funding faster.

Get help completing your I-924 petition so you can launch your Des Plaines EB-5 regional center faster.

It’s no secret that completing an I-924 petition to establish a new EB-5 regional center can be a challenge. Boasting years of USCIS adjudication experience in the 20 states in which EB5AN regional centers operate, EB5AN has participated in more than 300 USCIS-compliant business plans and economic impact studies. We have the tools and training to help expedite I-924 completion for your business venture.

Ready to launch your EB-5 enterprise in Des Plaines? Call today or contact our team of EB-5 experts online. We respond to inquiries within 24 hours.

Find Des Plaines targeted employment areas

Because targeted employment area (TEA) designation holds numerous benefits for EB-5 projects in Des Plaines and other cities, it is important to understand both the benefits of and the USCIS process for TEA designation. To determine whether your EB-5 project location falls within a TEA, please consult our free EB-5 TEA map, which includes data for the entire United States. All you need to do is to enter the project address—the rest of the process is automated.

The EB5AN TEA map relies on the most recently published versions of two data sets, namely American Community Survey (ACS) five-year data and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data. It assesses TEA eligibility based on four calculation methodologies USCIS accepts—three related to calculating unemployment rates and one related to qualification as a rural TEA. Unemployment rates are calculated using (1) American Community Survey (ACS) five-year unemployment data by census tract, (2) the census-share methodology, which is based on a combination of ACS data and county-level BLS data, and (3) BLS county-level data for TEA determination on a county-wide level. To determine rural qualification, population and geographical data are considered. To qualify as a TEA, a project site needs to qualify under only one calculation method.

A TEA can also be created by combining directly adjacent census tracts and considering the weighted average unemployment rate. The EB5AN TEA map performs this function automatically.

If you confirm that your EB-5 regional center is located in a TEA in Des Plaines, you can also use the EB5AN TEA map to instantly download a free TEA Qualification Report that shows all the data and calculations that support TEA qualification for your project location. Should you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact the EB5AN team by phone at 1-800-288-9138 or via e-mail at info@eb5an.com. We promise to respond within 24 hours.

Educational opportunities and culture combine to make Des Plaines an attractive location for business

Just over an hour from Chicago lies the charming community of Des Plaines. In addition to providing residents with exceptional schools and colleges, this suburban center boasts a robust economy and progressive city government that favors business. With a state-of-the-art fitness center and plenty of community theater, this city has a lot to offer both visitors and locals.

Investors too are drawn to the City of Destiny as a location for their EB-5 ventures. If you’re unsure about launching an enterprise here, rest assured knowing that the EB5AN State of Illinois EB-5 Regional Center is licensed to partner with qualified immigrant investors in Des Plaines and beyond.

Illinois population breakdown and income demographics

Home to 59,193 residents, the growing city of Des Plaines boasts multiple Fortune 500 companies. Other area employers include international, commercial, financial, retail, service, and professional businesses. So, plenty of opportunity exists for investors in different industries. Plus, the fact that the city is just a short drive from Chicago means that investors can count on a steady stream of tourists and day-trippers alike.

Don’t hesitate to make Des Plaines the locale for your EB-5 investment. When you partner with an EB5AN regional center, you can rest assured knowing that the process will be smooth. From finding investors and securing funding to meeting the jobs requirement, our team is there to support you every step of the way on your journey to permanent citizenship.

Contact EB5AN today for help launching a new regional center or to partner with our existing EB-5 center in Illinois. For more information about our services, call us today at 1-800-288-9138 or send us an e-mail at info@eb5an.com. We look forward to speaking with you.