by cmb | Jun 12, 2025 | News
Yesterday, President Trump officially unveiled the “Gold Card” website, marking the first tangible milestone toward the Administration’s aim of enhancing merit-based immigration in the United States.
Here are the facts, the implications, and our perspective on the latest developments.
What Happened:
On June 11, President Trump announced the launch of the Gold Card website via a post on the TruthSocial platform. While the Gold Card proposal remains conceptual and does not yet have a legislative framework behind it, timeline for rollout, or Congressional backing, the new website allows for those interested to complete a form in order “to be notified the moment access opens.”
Why it Matters:
The launch of the website is the first proofpoint of the proposal’s progress toward becoming a fully-realized program, since it was first announced in February.
What it Means (And Doesn’t Mean) for EB-5:
As of yet, no formal legislation, policy updates, or executive orders have been enacted or issued that would formally establish the existence of a Gold Card program.
As of today, the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program remains a Congressionally authorized, operational, and expedited pathway to permanent residency in the United States.
To reiterate the fundamental state of investment-by-immigration, as it stands:
- EB-5 is law, backed by decades of precedent, operationalized through established infrastructure, and fully reauthorized by Congress through September 30, 2027 under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA).
- Investors who file I-526E (conditional green card) petitions by September 30, 2026 are protected by grandfathering provisions.
- Legally, this means United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) must continue processing petitions that applicants file prior to the aforementioned date, even if the EB-5 program were to be discontinued.
Parallel Paths; Shared Goals
Though the Gold Card and EB-5 are structurally distinct – they share a common policy direction: harnessing the power of foreign investment to stimulate the economy. While new ideas like the Gold Card represent momentum toward expanding access to immigration for qualified investors and innovators around the world, EB-5 remains the most expedited and immediate option for high-net-worth individuals seeking permanent residency in the United States.
by cmb | Sep 9, 2024 | News
DALLAS, September 9, 2024 – CMB Regional Centers (CMB), one of the most experienced regional center operators in the EB-5 industry, today announced that its Group 90 – Hillwood Treeline project has received Form I-956F approval from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in eight months.
The announcement comes on the heels of last month’s announcement of the CMB Group 86 project receiving I-956F approval in less than five months. As with the CMB Group 86 project, a limited number of units remain available for subscription in this I-956F approved EB-5 partnership.
“It’s encouraging to see continued quick I-956F approvals for our projects in targeted employment areas,” said Noreen Hogan, President at CMB “These fast processing times are exciting for us but, most importantly, exciting for our investors, who are one major step closer to achieving permanent residency in the United States.”’
Located within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, the Hillwood Treeline project represents a master-planned community of 2,500 homes. Spanning 800 acres and nestled amongst multiple treelines of mature oaks, the project draws inspiration from the natural setting to create a unique resident experience, with amenities such as multiple parks and themed treehouses.
The approval represents the ninth CMB EB-5 partnership to achieve an I-956F approval under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA) and allows for Group 90 investors’ I-526E petitions to be immediately adjudicated by the USCIS. Previously approved partnerships include:
- CMB Group 78 – Hillwood California BTS
- CMB Group 81 – Inland Empire Industrial
- CMB Group 82 – Hazleton Logistics Park
- CMB Group 83 – Hillwood SOMI Hayward
- CMB Group 86 – Gable House Apartments
- CMB Group 87 – Kona Bay Hampton Hotel
- CMB Group 88 – Hillwood Detroit Fairgrounds
- CMB Group 91 – Hillwood DTW Air Cargo
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About CMB Regional Centers
CMB Regional Centers (CMB) has been a leader in the EB-5 industry for over 25 years, with its first regional center designation approved in 1997. Since then, CMB has assisted over 6,400 investor families, from over 100 countries, in their pursuit of immigrating to the United States. CMB currently maintains a 100% project approval rate on partnerships that have undergone United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) adjudication. To date, CMB has repaid over $1.3 billion USD to investors. To learn more about CMB, the EB-5 program, and Group 90 please visit the CMB website or contact us directly at [email protected].
by cmb | Sep 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
DALLAS, September 9, 2024 – CMB Regional Centers (CMB), one of the most experienced regional center operators in the EB-5 industry, today announced that its Group 90 – Hillwood Treeline project has received Form I-956F approval from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in eight months.
The announcement comes on the heels of last month’s announcement of the CMB Group 86 project receiving I-956F approval in less than five months. As with the CMB Group 86 project, a limited number of units remain available for subscription in this I-956F approved EB-5 partnership.
“It’s encouraging to see continued quick I-956F approvals for our projects in targeted employment areas,” said Noreen Hogan, President at CMB “These fast processing times are exciting for us but, most importantly, exciting for our investors, who are one major step closer to achieving permanent residency in the United States.”’
Located within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, the Hillwood Treeline project represents a master-planned community of 2,500 homes. Spanning 800 acres and nestled amongst multiple treelines of mature oaks, the project draws inspiration from the natural setting to create a unique resident experience, with amenities such as multiple parks and themed treehouses.
The approval represents the ninth CMB EB-5 partnership to achieve an I-956F approval under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA) and allows for Group 90 investors’ I-526E petitions to be immediately adjudicated by the USCIS. Previously approved partnerships include:
- CMB Group 78 – Hillwood California BTS
- CMB Group 81 – Inland Empire Industrial
- CMB Group 82 – Hazleton Logistics Park
- CMB Group 83 – Hillwood SOMI Hayward
- CMB Group 86 – Gable House Apartments
- CMB Group 87 – Kona Bay Hampton Hotel
- CMB Group 88 – Hillwood Detroit Fairgrounds
- CMB Group 91 – Hillwood DTW Air Cargo
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About CMB Regional Centers
CMB Regional Centers (CMB) has been a leader in the EB-5 industry for over 25 years, with its first regional center designation approved in 1997. Since then, CMB has assisted over 6,400 investor families, from over 100 countries, in their pursuit of immigrating to the United States. CMB currently maintains a 100% project approval rate on partnerships that have undergone United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) adjudication. To date, CMB has repaid over $1.3 billion USD to investors.
To learn more about CMB, the EB-5 program, and Group 90 please visit the CMB website or contact us directly at [email protected].
by cmb | Jul 4, 2024 | News
We are thrilled to announce that CMB Group 91 has received its I-956F approval from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in less than five months. This swift approval marks a significant milestone and sets a new benchmark for approvals in the ‘High Unemployment’ EB-5 investment category. Most importantly, the approval of the I-956F allows USCIS to begin adjudicating I-526E petitions of the 99 limited partners in Group 91.
CMB Group 91: DTW Air Cargo provided $79.2 Million in financing for the construction of a 302,600 square foot air cargo facility (including various support facilities) at the Detroit Wayne County Metropolitan Airport (DTW). DTW is one of the world’s largest air transportation hubs with more than 1,100 flights per day to and from four continents. The facility will be utilized by a Fortune 500 major air cargo operator. Hillwood Development Company served as the borrower and project developer for the project.
The Group 91 EB-5 investment is now fully subscribed and qualified under the ‘High Unemployment’ set-aside category implemented by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA). The approval of this EB-5 investment partnership in under 5 months provides some insight into the way the USCIS is prioritizing the various set-aside categories. This ‘High Unemployment’ investment’s adjudication time rivals some of the fastest processing we have seen, in even the ‘Rural’ category.
This quick adjudication is an important consideration for prospective investors weighing the financial risks of ‘Rural’ EB-5 opportunities against the potential for faster processing. The location of a real estate development, (in particular projects in rural areas) has a significant impact on the financial risk for investors. Whether ‘Rural’ or ‘High Unemployment’, CMB holds its projects to the same standards and will only offer EB-5 projects that balance the inherent financial risks of the investment with the potential for priority processing as introduced by the RIA in 2022.
CMB Regional Centers (CMB) and Hillwood Development Company together represent one of the most successful lender-borrower relationship in the EB-5 industry and are both leaders within their own respective industries. CMB continues to be recognized as a pioneer within the EB-5 industry with over 25 years of experience assisting families from 103 countries around the world with their goal of immigrating to the United States through the EB-5 program. Hillwood, as one of the largest and most successful developers in the U.S., has and continues to develop projects for over 90 companies listed in either Fortune 500 or Global 500.
