CMB Group 91 Receives I-956F Approval in Record 5 Months

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.

CMB Group 88 receives I-956F approval

by cmb | Jun 28, 2024 | News

We’re happy to announce that CMB Group 88: Hillwood Detroit Fairgrounds just received its I-956F approval!

This project financed the construction of two logistics facilities on the site of the old Michigan State Fairgrounds in Detroit, MI. One facility (Parcel A) was constructed as a build-to-suit warehouse for Target.com, who is number 37 on the list of Fortune 500 companies. The second facility (Parcel B) is a speculative Class A warehouse, which is currently being marketed to multiple prospective tenants. Construction on both locations is nearing completion.

The Group 88 project underscores the transformative potential of EB-5 investments. By repurposing the old Michigan State Fairgrounds into modern logistics facilities, this initiative not only revitalizes a historically significant site, but also drives economic growth in the Detroit area. The creation of these state-of-the-art warehouses generates substantial employment opportunities and stimulates local business activities.

This marks the fifth CMB EB-5 partnership to achieve an I-956F approval under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA). CMB has filed a total of 10 I-956F petitions since the RIA was passed, five of which have been adjudicated and approved by the USCIS. Previously approved partnerships were:

CMB Group 78 – Hillwood California BTS

CMB Group 81 – Inland Empire Industrial

CMB Group 81 – Inland Empire Industrial

CMB Group 83 – Hillwood SOMI Hayward

All five of these I-956F approved EB-5 partnerships were undertaken in partnership with Hillwood Development Group. After 41 EB-5 partnerships, CMB and Hillwood together represent the most successful lender-borrower relationship in the industry (32 partnerships with project approvals from the USCIS, 19 partnerships with I-829 approvals, and over $526 Million in loan repayment). CMB and Hillwood have been working together for over ten years, dating back to 2012.

The I-956F approval for Group 88 is a significant milestone, reflecting our dedication to fostering economic growth and creating job opportunities through the EB-5 program. This partnership exemplifies the strategic collaboration between CMB and Hillwood, emphasizing our shared commitment to excellence and successful project execution.

CMB has been a leader in the EB-5 industry for over 27 years, our first regional center designation was approved in 1997. We have assisted over 6,300 investor families with their pursuit of immigrating to the United States. CMB investments include investors from over 100 countries. We currently maintain a 100% project approval rate on partnerships that have undergone USCIS adjudication. Of these, 78 have already received I-526 petition approvals, and 60 have achieved I-829 petition approvals.  We continue to provide compliant and approvable EB-5 partnerships to those seeking immigration to the U.S. through the EB-5 program.

CMB currently has several EB-5 investment opportunities available for subscription. If you would like to speak with one of our investment experts, please contact us HERE.