Independent accounting firm verifies more than $1.6 billion repaid to CMB investors

CMB Regional Centers (CMB), one of the most experienced regional center operators in the EB-5 industry, today announced that more than $1.6 billion in investment capital has been repaid to investors across CMB EB-5 partnerships. The milestone has been verified by an independent, third-party accounting firm who confirmed $1.625 billion in capital repaid to investors.

“Investors entrust us with both their immigration goals and a significant amount of capital. We have always believed that responsibility demands transparency and accountability,” said Noreen Hogan, President at CMB. “More than $1.6 billion returned to investors is a meaningful milestone on its own. Having that track record independently validated provides another level of confidence in our track record and reflects the standards we have worked to uphold for nearly 30 years.”

Independent financial oversight has long been part of CMB’s approach to investor transparency. CMB has been recognized for pioneering the use of independent third-party audits of its EB-5 partnership financials more than a decade ago, establishing a practice that has endured and become an industry standard.

The repayment milestone builds on a track record that encompasses both financial success for investors and immigration outcomes. Earlier this year, CMB announced that more than 3,200 of its investors had received I-829 approvals—the highest total observed among regional center operators. An approval on Form I-829 signifies the removal of conditions on an EB-5 investor’s permanent residency status, indicating successful completion of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program.

About CMB Regional Centers

CMB has assisted over 7,000 investor families, from over 100 countries, in their pursuit of immigrating to the United States through America’s EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. CMB EB-5 partnerships are projected to have created more than 215,000 American jobs.

For more information, contact CMB at info@cmbeb5visa.com.

The CMB Group 96 student housing project officially reaches full structural height adjacent to the University of Oregon

CMB Regional Centers (CMB), one of the most experienced regional center operators in the EB-5 industry, today announced that The Ellis, the mixed-use student housing development associated with CMB Group 96, has reached full structural height in Eugene, Oregon.

During a July 22 topping-out ceremony, project developer Fields Holdings and the construction team celebrated the completion of the structure of the 14-story tower. The milestone represents substantial completion of the building’s primary vertical structure and a significant step toward the project’s anticipated completion next summer, earlier than originally scheduled.

Located at the gateway to the University of Oregon campus, The Ellis is being purpose-built to serve the local student housing market. The development will combine modern off-campus residences with ground-floor retail and a range of high-end, student-focused amenities.

“From the beginning, we knew this site was exceptional,” said Eran Fields, Principal of Fields Holdings. “Located at the entrance to the university and at the start of the area’s retail corridor, it’s one of the most desirable locations in the market. We’re proud to celebrate this milestone as construction continues better than scheduled.”

The topping out is the latest milestone for CMB Group 96 following receipt of Form I-956F approval from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) last month. The I-956F approval signifies that USCIS has determined the EB-5 project meets applicable program requirements, making CMB Group 96 investors eligible for adjudication of their I-525E petitions for conditional permanent residency.

“Developer expertise and execution experience are central to CMB’s project-selection standards,” said Matt Hogan, Senior Vice President of Project Development at CMB. “We look for developers with demonstrated experience in the relevant asset class and a track record of carrying complex developments through construction and completion. Fields Holdings has established that capability in student housing, including through our prior collaboration on The M. The Ellis reaching full structural height is a meaningful reflection of the disciplined execution we seek when selecting EB-5 project partners.”

CMB Group 96 represents the second student housing collaboration between CMB and Fields Holdings. Their previous collaboration, CMB Group 71 – The M, involved the development of a student housing tower near the University of Washington in Seattle. The development was completed in 2020, and Fields Holdings fully repaid the CMB Group 71 EB-5 loan in less than four years. Many CMB Group 71 investors have obtained conditional permanent residency and are eligible to file Form I-829 petitions for removal of conditions on their residency.

CMB Group 96 is currently open for subscription, with limited availability, and is located in a High-Unemployment Targeted Unemployment Area (TEA), qualifying investors for the reduced EB-5 investment threshold.

About CMB Regional Centers

CMB has assisted over 7,000 investor families, from over 100 countries, in their pursuit of immigrating to the United States through America’s EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. CMB EB-5 partnerships are projected to have created more than 215,000 American jobs.

To date, CMB has repaid over $1.5 billion USD to investors.

For more information, contact CMB at info@cmbeb5visa.com.

Disclaimer: Past performance should not be relied on as a predictor of future results. This is not an offer to sell securities or the solicitation of an offer to purchase securities. Any offer to participate in any sponsored partnership may only be made pursuant to a written offering memorandum and any sale in such limited partnership shall be evidenced by a subscription agreement executed by a foreign national. EB-5 interests to be offered through Prevail Capital, LLC, an SEC registered broker- dealer and a member of FINRA/SIPC. An EB-5 investment contains many risks, is speculative, and illiquid. EB-5 Investors may lose their entire investment. There is no guarantee that an EB-5 investment will result in lawful permanent residency.

CMB Regional Centers (CMB), one of the most experienced regional center operators in the EB-5 industry, today announced that its CMB Group 101 – Venture Build-to-Suit (BTS) EB-5 project has received I-956F approval from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The announcement marks CMB’s 96th project approval, a track record underpinned by a 100% approval rate for projects that have been adjudicated by USCIS.

The I-956F approval confirms that the project meets USCIS requirements, allowing CMB Group 101 investors to proceed with immediate adjudication of their I-526E petitions, a significant milestone on the path toward permanent residency in the United States.

“Group 101 represents exactly the type of opportunity CMB was built to deliver—a rigorously underwritten project located in a high-unemployment area where EB-5 capital can make a meaningful difference,” said Noreen Hogan, President at CMB. “Our latest project approval clears the path for our investors to take the next step on their immigration journey, and we could not be more thrilled for them.”

CMB Group 101 involves the development of a Class-A build-to-suit regional distribution center facility in the greater Detroit, Michigan area. The region is home to one of the world’s densest automotive supply chains, with 96 of the top 100 automotive suppliers in North America maintaining a presence in Michigan.

About CMB Regional Centers

CMB has assisted over 7,000 investor families, from over 100 countries, in their pursuit of immigrating to the United States through America’s EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. CMB EB-5 partnerships are projected to have created more than 215,000 American jobs.

To date, CMB has repaid over $1.5 billion USD to investors.

For more information, contact CMB at info@cmbeb5visa.com.

CMB Regional Centers (CMB), one of the most experienced regional center operators in the EB-5 industry, today announced that CMB Group 96 – The Ellis has received approval of Form I-956F from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). CMB Group 96 is currently open for subscription, with limited availability.

An I-956F approval confirms that USCIS has determined the project meets the EB-5 program requirements and qualifies investors for USCIS adjudication of their I-526E petitions for conditional permanent residency in the United States.

A collaboration with Fields Holdings, CMB Group 96 is purpose-built to meet sustained demand for high-quality student housing in the University of Oregon market.

“Student housing continues to be a popular asset class for EB-5 investors, particularly when undertaken by a developer with a track record of success in the space,” said Noreen Hogan, President at CMB. “We’re thrilled to see an approval for CMB Group 96, our latest EB-5 student housing collaboration with Eran Fields and team.”

This marks CMB’s second student housing collaboration with Fields Holdings, following CMB Group 71 – The M in Seattle, Washington. CMB Group 71 was successfully completed in 2020, with Fields Holdings fully repaying the EB-5 loan in less than four years. Investors in CMB Group 71 successfully achieved conditional permanent residency and are now eligible to file for removal of conditions on their residency (I-829 petition), the final step in the EB-5 immigration process.

CMB Group 96 is located in a High-Unemployment Targeted Unemployment Area (TEA), qualifying investors for the reduced EB-5 investment threshold.

CMB Group 96 Investment Highlights

• EB-5 Loan Amount: Up to $40 million
• Total Project Spending: ~$128.2 million
• Project Location: Meets USCIS requirements for a TEA, making investors eligible for the reduced investment threshold.
• Estimated Job Creation: 881 (76.2% Job Creation Buffer)

About CMB Regional Centers

CMB has assisted more than 7,000 investor families, from over 100 countries, in their pursuit of immigrating to the United States through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. CMB maintains a 100% project approval rate on more than 90 partnerships that have undergone USCIS adjudication. CMB EB-5 partnerships are projected to have created more than 215,000 American jobs.

To date, CMB has repaid over $1.5 billion USD to investors.

For more information, contact CMB at info@cmbeb5visa.com.

Disclaimer: Past performance should not be relied on as a predictor of future results. This is not an offer to sell securities or the solicitation of an offer to purchase securities. Any offer to participate in any sponsored partnership may only be made pursuant to a written offering memorandum and any sale in such limited partnership shall be evidenced by a subscription agreement executed by a foreign national. EB-5 interests to be offered through Prevail Capital, LLC, an SEC registered broker- dealer and a member of FINRA/SIPC. An EB-5 investment contains many risks, is speculative, and illiquid. EB-5 Investors may lose their entire investment. There is no guarantee that an EB-5 investment will result in lawful permanent residency.

CMB Regional Centers (CMB) today announced that it has surpassed 7,000 EB-5 investors. Since 1997, CMB has worked with investors from more than 100 countries in their pursuit of permanent residency in the United States through EB-5.

“Seven thousand investors is a reflection of trust earned over decades, across market cycles, and amidst significant evolution of the EB-5 program,” said Noreen Hogan, President at CMB. “Pursuing EB-5 is one of the most consequential decisions someone can make, and our focus is delivering outcomes that justify the trust so many investors have placed in us.”

The announcement is the latest in a series of defining achievements for CMB, including more than 3,200 approved I-829 petitions for removal of conditions on permanent residency (the most in the EB-5 industry) and $1.5 billion repaid to investors.

Throughout its 29-year history, CMB has shaped the evolution of the regional center industry, including pioneering the now-standard EB-5 loan model. CMB was also the first regional center to mandate third-party financial audits, setting the industry standard for transparency and financial oversight for EB-5 regional center operators.

The milestone comes at a time of heightened interest in the EB-5 program as the grandfathering provision approaches its scheduled expiration in late September.

About CMB Regional Centers

CMB has assisted thousands of investor families in their pursuit of immigrating to the United States through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. CMB maintains a 100% project approval rate on all 93 partnerships that have undergone USCIS adjudication. CMB EB-5 partnerships are projected to have created more than 215,000 American jobs.

For more information, contact CMB at info@cmbeb5visa.com.

CMB Regional Centers (CMB), one of the most experienced regional center operators in the EB-5 industry, today announced that United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has approved the first I-829 petition for an investor in the CMB Group 58 – Hillwood Mansfield Retail Development EB-5 project.

Approval of an I-829 petition confirms that the investor has successfully satisfied all EB-5 program requirements, including the creation of qualifying American jobs, allowing the investor and eligible family members to receive permanent resident status in the United States.

“We know how much this step matters to our investors and their families, and it’s why we celebrate each one,” said Noreen Hogan, President at CMB. “Every I-829 approval represents the culmination of a long and complex journey, and seeing our investors reach this point is always a proud moment for our team.”

Developed in partnership with Hillwood Development Company (Hillwood), CMB Group 58 involved the development of a grocery-anchored retail shopping center in North Texas. The project is located in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) designated as a high-unemployment area and created 261 EB-5 qualified American jobs.

Having collaborated on 45 EB-5 projects, Hillwood and CMB have built one of the strongest lender-borrower relationships in the industry, with more than $600 million in EB-5 capital repaid and 63,000+ American jobs created.

About CMB Regional Centers

CMB has assisted more than 6,900 investor families, from over 100 countries, in their pursuit of immigrating to the United States through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. CMB maintains a 100% project approval rate on all 93 partnerships that have undergone USCIS adjudication. CMB EB-5 partnerships are projected to have created more than 215,000 American jobs.

To date, CMB has repaid over $1.5 billion USD to investors.

For more information, contact CMB at info@cmbeb5visa.com.

CMB Regional Centers (CMB), one of the most experienced regional center operators in the EB-5 industry, today announced the first I-526E approval for an investor in CMB Group 93 – Coachella Valley Build-to-Rent (BTR), a High-Unemployment Area (HUA), Targeted Employment Area EB-5 project.   

The I-526E approval confirms that United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reviewed and approved the EB-5 investor’s petition for conditional permanent residency in the United States. Over 5,700 CMB investors have obtained I-526/I-526E approvals, to date, confirming their eligibility for conditional permanent residency in the United States.

“Seeing a CMB investor reach this stage is always meaningful,” said Noreen Hogan, President at CMB. “It’s encouraging to see progress like this for our investors in our high-unemployment projects as they continue through the immigration process.”

CMB Group 93 entailed Hillwood Development Company (Hillwood) utilizing more than $32 million in EB-5 capital for the development and construction of an approximately 240-home community in Thermal, California (part of the greater Palm Springs metropolitan area).

CMB Group 93 is the seventh CMB HUA partnership to observe first I-526E approvals in the past several months including:

• CMB Group 81 – Inland Empire Industrial
• CMB Group 86 – Gable House Apartments
• CMB Group 88 – Hillwood Detroit Fairgrounds
• CMB Group 89 – Hillwood City Creek
• CMB Group 90 – Hillwood Treeline
• CMB Group 91 – Hillwood DTW Air Cargo

CMB and Hillwood have built one of the most successful lender-borrower partnerships in the EB-5 industry. Together, CMB and Hillwood have collaborated on 45 EB-5 partnerships across the United States, with the latest undertaking, CMB Group 101 – Hillwood Venture Build-to-Suit (BTS), announced in November.

About CMB Regional Centers

CMB has assisted over 6,800 investor families, from over 100 countries, in their pursuit of immigrating to the United States through America’s EB-5 Immigrant Investor visa program. CMB currently maintains a 100% project approval rate on all 93 partnerships that have undergone USCIS adjudication. CMB EB-5 partnerships are projected to have created more than 215,000 American jobs.

To date, CMB has repaid over $1.5 billion USD to investors.

To learn more, contact CMB directly at info@cmbeb5visa.com.

CMB Regional Centers (CMB), one of the most experienced regional center operators in the EB-5 industry, today announced that it has surpassed $1.5 billion in capital repaid to investors, marking a significant milestone in the company’s multi-decade history of structuring and administering EB-5 partnerships.

The milestone reflects capital returned over time in connection with EB-5 projects that have met program requirements and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations. CMB’s repayment outcomes are achieved through consistent project execution and rigorous underwriting standards.

“Surpassing $1.5 billion repaid reflects nearly 30 years of unwavering focus on investor outcomes,” said Noreen Hogan, President at CMB. “Success on this scale is not simple or easy, but it does boil down to a simple principle: first, take care of the investor.”

CMB was founded in 1997 with a focus on leveraging EB-5 to revitalize former military bases in California. CMB’s first EB-5 projects catalyzed the transformation of McClellan Air Force Base and Norton Air Force Base into McClellan Park (the largest master-planned community in California) and the San Bernardino International Airport, respectively.

The firm’s consistent success in the EB-5 space is underpinned by the long-standing relationships CMB has built with developer partners, most notably including Hillwood Development Company (Hillwood). CMB and Hillwood have cultivated one of the most established and consistently successful lender-borrower relationships in the EB-5 industry.

The most recent EB-5 collaboration between CMB and Hillwood, CMB Group 101 – Hillwood Venture Build-to-Suit (BTS), was announced in mid-November.

About CMB Regional Centers

CMB has assisted over 6,800 investor families, from over 100 countries, in their pursuit of immigrating to the United States through America’s EB-5 Immigrant Investor visa program. CMB currently maintains a 100% project approval rate on all 93 partnerships that have undergone USCIS adjudication. CMB EB-5 partnerships are projected to have created more than 215,000 American jobs.

To learn more, contact CMB directly at info@cmbeb5visa.com. 

CMB Regional Centers (CMB), one of the most experienced regional center operators in the EB-5 industry, today announced the first I-526E approval for an investor in CMB Group 90 – Hillwood Treeline, one of CMB’s High-Unemployment Area (HUA) Targeted Employment Area EB-5 projects.  

Issued by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), an I-525E petition approval signifies that an investor has met the EB-5 program requirements for conditional permanent residency in the United States. USCIS evaluates each petition according to investor-specific criteria. To date, more than 5,700 CMB investors have received I-526/I-526E approval, confirming their eligibility for conditional permanent residency in the United States.

“We’re proud to see yet another CMB investor advance in their immigration journey and achieve this life-changing milestone,” said Noreen Hogan, President at CMB. “This fall has proven outstanding for quite a few CMB investors across our high-unemployment EB-5 partnerships who also secured I-526E approvals.”

Since September, five other CMB HUA partnerships have observed their first I-526E approvals for an investor. Others include:

• CMB Group 81 – Inland Empire Industrial
• CMB Group 86 – Gable House Apartments
• CMB Group 88 – Hillwood Detroit Fairgrounds
• CMB Group 89 – Hillwood City Creek
• CMB Group 91 – Hillwood DTW Air Cargo

In collaboration with Hillwood Development Company (Hillwood), CMB Group 90 represents a master-planned community of 2,500 homes across 800 acres in Justin, Texas, northwest of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. 

CMB’s long-standing partnership with Hillwood has proven one of the most successful lender-borrower relationships in the EB-5 industry. Together, CMB and Hillwood have collaborated on 45 EB-5 partnerships across the United States, with over 63,000 American jobs created.

The most recent EB-5 collaboration between CMB and Hillwood, CMB Group 101 – Hillwood Venture Build-to-Suit (BTS), was announced in mid-November.

About CMB Regional Centers

CMB has assisted over 6,800 investor families, from over 100 countries, in their pursuit of immigrating to the United States through America’s EB-5 Immigrant Investor visa program. CMB currently maintains a 100% project approval rate on all 93 partnerships that have undergone USCIS adjudication. CMB EB-5 partnerships are projected to have created more than 215,000 American jobs.

To date, CMB has repaid over $1.4 billion USD to investors.

To learn more about CMB or CMB Group 101, contact CMB directly at info@cmbeb5visa.com.

CMB Regional Centers (CMB), one of the most experienced regional center operators in the EB-5 industry, today announced the first I-526E approval for an investor in the CMB Group 88 – Hillwood Detroit Fairgrounds EB-5 project.

Investors who secure approval of an I-526E petition by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) are eligible for conditional permanent residency in the United States. These petitions are adjudicated by USCIS per investor-specific criteria. More than 5,700 CMB investors have secured I-526/I-526E approvals, to date.

“It’s great to see USCIS adjudicating petitions for our high-unemployment project investors at a steady rate this autumn,” said Noreen Hogan, President at CMB. “We’re looking forward to celebrating more and more of these approval milestones alongside our investors as we close out 2025.”

CMB Group 88 represents the fifth CMB Partnership to observe first I-526E approvals over the past few months, including:

• CMB Group 81 – Inland Empire Industrial
• CMB Group 86 – Gable House Apartments
• CMB Group 89 – Hillwood City Creek
• CMB Group 91 – Hillwood DTW Air Cargo

Hillwood Development Company (Hillwood) leveraged $24 million in Group 88 EB-5 capital to develop and construct an ~180,000 square-foot class-A logistics facility for a Top 40, Fortune 500 tenant and to construct ~292,000 square feet in new, speculative logistics/warehousing space.

Hillwood and CMB have teamed up on over 40 projects which leveraged EB-5 capital, creating one of the strongest-lender borrower relationships in EB-5 history with 63,000+ American jobs created and more than $600 million repaid to investors.

The latest collaboration between CMB and Hillwood, CMB Group 100 – Hillwood Flywheel (Build-to-Suit), will include the development and construction of a Class-A build-to-suit distribution facility in Virginia for a major international toy manufacturer. The EB-5 project is currently open for subscription.

About CMB Regional Centers

CMB has assisted over 6,700 investor families, from over 100 countries, in their pursuit of immigrating to the United States through America’s EB-5 Immigrant Investor visa program. CMB currently maintains a 100% project approval rate on all partnerships that have undergone USCIS adjudication. CMB EB-5 partnerships are projected to have created more than 215,000 American jobs.

To date, CMB has repaid over $1.4 billion USD to investors.

To learn more about CMB or CMB Group 100, contact CMB directly at info@cmbeb5visa.com.