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Our EB-5 Projects
Each of LCR Capital Partners’ EB-5 projects reflects our core mission—to help global families build lasting legacies in the United States through secure, compliant, and high-impact investments. Our portfolio includes a range of premium projects across diverse sectors, allowing investors to choose opportunities that align with their personal goals—whether they prioritize opportunities with less risk, the location of the project, or priority processing for a faster path to a Green Card.
Every EB-5 project is carefully vetted, transparently structured, and managed with the same fiduciary care that defines LCR’s approach to long-term partnership and success. We strive to mitigate financial and immigration risks for our clients while maintaining high compliance with the EB-5 regulations. You can find our current and past EB-5 projects here.
EB-5 Regional Center Projects
LCR’s successful track record includes several EB-5 projects that have granted our clients their
permanent Green Cards and the return of their invested capital.
Our Current Regional Center EB-5 Projects
EB-5 Compliant Investment Options Managed by LCR
All Points North (APN), near Vail, Colorado
EB-5 Rural Project
This project qualifies as a rural EB-5 project, enabling EB-5 investors to benefit from priority processing and access to the 20% of visas reserved for investments in the rural set-aside category. All Points North is a wellness and personal development campus near Vail, Colorado, offering behavioral health services ranging from mental health and addiction treatment to physical wellness.
The Tower at Convergence, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
High-Unemployment Area (HUA) EB-5 Project
This project qualifies as a High-Unemployment Area (HUA) EB-5 project, giving EB-5 investors access to the 10% of visas reserved for investments in the HUA set-aside category. Located in Oklahoma City’s Innovation District, this project is the first phase of a larger development, consisting of a 235,479-square-foot office building constructed above a two-level underground parking garage, along with public space improvements.
Airabella Lake Oconee, Greensboro, Georgia
EB-5 Rural Project
This project qualifies as a rural EB-5 project, enabling EB-5 investors to benefit from priority processing and access to the 20% of visas reserved for investments in the rural set-aside category. Airabella Lake Oconee will be a new mixed use, master planned community including townhomes, single family residences, and a 125 key full-service resort hotel offering standard rooms as well as managed condominiums. The development will also feature an executive golf course and 300,000 square feet of retail, restaurant, office, and medical office space, all situated on 137 acres in the heart of the Lake Oconee region.
All Points North (APN), near Vail, Colorado
EB-5 Rural Project
This project qualifies as a rural EB-5 project, enabling EB-5 investors to benefit from priority processing and access to the 20% of visas reserved for investments in the rural set-aside category. All Points North is a wellness and personal development campus near Vail, Colorado, offering behavioral health services ranging from mental health and addiction treatment to physical wellness.
The Tower at Convergence, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
High-Unemployment Area (HUA) EB-5 Project
This project qualifies as a High-Unemployment Area (HUA) EB-5 project, giving EB-5 investors access to the 10% of visas reserved for investments in the HUA set-aside category. Located in Oklahoma City’s Innovation District, this project is the first phase of a larger development, consisting of a 235,479-square-foot office building constructed above a two-level underground parking garage, along with public space improvements.
Airabella Lake Oconee, Greensboro, Georgia
EB-5 Rural Project
This project qualifies as a rural EB-5 project, enabling EB-5 investors to benefit from priority processing and access to the 20% of visas reserved for investments in the rural set-aside category. Airabella Lake Oconee will be a new mixed use, master planned community including townhomes, single family residences, and a 125 key full-service resort hotel offering standard rooms as well as managed condominiums. The development will also feature an executive golf course and 300,000 square feet of retail, restaurant, office, and medical office space, all situated on 137 acres in the heart of the Lake Oconee region.
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Past EB-5 Projects
EB-5 Compliant Investment Options Managed by LCR
Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences
Past EB-5 Projects
The legendary private Miami club has been reinvented by the Four Seasons brand.
HALL Arts Residences and Hotel
Past EB-5 Projects
Located in Dallas, HALL Arts Residences and Hotel is the second of a three-phase, mixed-use development led by HALL Group.
HALL Arts Residences II
Past EB-5 Projects
Located in Dallas, HALL Arts Residences and Hotel is the second of a three-phase, mixed-use development led by HALL Group.
Hall of Fame Village
Past EB-5 Projects
The Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company is an iconic EB-5 project right at the heart of American football.
Denny’s
Past EB-5 Projects
Established in 1953, Denny’s has been publicly traded (Nasdaq: DENN) since 1968, the same year it opened its 1,000th store in the US.
Legacy Hotel & Residences
Past EB-5 Projects
This project qualifies as a High-Unemployment Area (HUA) EB-5 project, giving EB-5 investors access to the 10% of visas reserved for investments in the HUA set-aside category. This is a luxury hotel and residential tower located within the Miami Worldcenter. The project features micro-luxe residences with no rental restrictions, a medical and wellness center, and the largest downtown hotel pool deck in Miami.
Thompson Palm Springs Hotel
Past EB-5 Projects
A full-service luxury resort hotel including 36,800 sq. ft. of upscale boutique and restaurant retail space, located in Palm Springs.
AC by Marriott & Element by Westin Hotel
Past EB-5 Projects
This new, co-branded hotel development in Las Vegas, Nevada, features two distinct hotels under one roof. The project offers a mix of hotel rooms and extended-stay suites, catering to both short-term and long-term guests.
US Strategic Metals
Past EB-5 Projects
Founded to address the nation’s need for critical mineral independence, USSM is building a critical minerals refinery in rural Missouri. This facility will play a crucial role in processing critical minerals such as cobalt and nickel to support the domestic supply of electric vehicle batteries, consumer electronics, and defense technologies, enhancing the economic and national security of the United States.
Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences
Past EB-5 Projects
The legendary private Miami club has been reinvented by the Four Seasons brand.
HALL Arts Residences and Hotel
Past EB-5 Projects
Located in Dallas, HALL Arts Residences and Hotel is the second of a three-phase, mixed-use development led by HALL Group.
HALL Arts Residences II
Past EB-5 Projects
Located in Dallas, HALL Arts Residences and Hotel is the second of a three-phase, mixed-use development led by HALL Group.
Hall of Fame Village
Past EB-5 Projects
The Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company is an iconic EB-5 project right at the heart of American football.
Denny’s
Past EB-5 Projects
Established in 1953, Denny’s has been publicly traded (Nasdaq: DENN) since 1968, the same year it opened its 1,000th store in the US.
Legacy Hotel & Residences
Past EB-5 Projects
This is a luxury hotel and residential tower located within the Miami Worldcenter. The project features micro-luxe residences with no rental restrictions, a medical and wellness center, and the largest downtown hotel pool deck in Miami.
Thompson Palm Springs Hotel
Past EB-5 Projects
A full-service luxury resort hotel including 36,800 sq. ft. of upscale boutique and restaurant retail space, located in Palm Springs.
AC by Marriott & Element by Westin Hotel
Past EB-5 Projects
This new, co-branded hotel development in Las Vegas, Nevada, features two distinct hotels under one roof. The project offers a mix of hotel rooms and extended-stay suites, catering to both short-term and long-term guests.
US Strategic Metals
Past EB-5 Projects
Founded to address the nation’s need for critical mineral independence, USSM is building a critical minerals refinery in rural Missouri. This facility will play a crucial role in processing critical minerals such as cobalt and nickel to support the domestic supply of electric vehicle batteries, consumer electronics, and defense technologies, enhancing the economic and national security of the United States.
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FAQs
Is EB-5 truly passive?
Yes, an EB-5 investment through a Regional Center can be a truly passive investment, allowing investors to meet US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requirements without active involvement in day-to-day operations. The Regional Center structure is designed to provide a hands-off approach, enabling investors to focus on their path to US permanent residency while the Regional Center manages the investment and compliance.
Key Aspects of Passivity
- Regulatory Compliance: EB-5 regulations require investors to be involved in the management or policy-making of the new commercial enterprise. However, USCIS recognizes that limited partners in a properly structured limited partnership—commonly used by Regional Centers—meet this requirement.
- Limited Partnership Structure: If the partnership conforms to the Uniform Limited Partnership Act, investors, as limited partners, are deemed sufficiently engaged without their needing to participate in daily operations.
- Role of Regional Centers: Regional Centers handle project management, job creation, and compliance with EB-5 requirements, relieving investors of operational responsibilities.
- Investor Benefits: This structure allows investors to entrust the Regional Center with oversight of the investment, ensuring a passive experience while meeting USCIS standards for permanent residency.
What is the impact of the EB-5 industry on the US economy?
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, established in 1990, boosts the US economy through foreign investment and job creation. Administered by USCIS, it enjoys bipartisan support in Congress for its economic benefits and self-funding model via applicant fees.
Economic Impact
- Capital Investment: Attracts an estimated $7 billion annually in investments and related expenses.
- Job Creation: Supports approximately 200,000 jobs yearly through direct, indirect, and induced employment.
- Economic Development: Funds projects in real estate, infrastructure, and TEAs, revitalizing communities.
- Fiscal Impact: Fully funded by applicant fees, with no cost to US taxpayers.
Is dual citizenship allowed under this program?
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa program, administered by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), grants US permanent residency (Green Cards) to eligible investors, which can lead to US citizenship. Whether dual citizenship is allowed depends on the investor’s country of origin, since some countries do not allow dual citizenship.
Key Details
- US Policy: The United States permits dual citizenship, allowing EB-5 investors to retain citizenship in their home country while acquiring US citizenship, provided they meet naturalization requirements (e.g., five years of permanent residency).
- Home Country Restrictions: Some countries allow dual citizenship, whereas others may require renunciation of prior citizenship upon acquiring US citizenship. Investors should consult the immigration and citizenship laws of their current country of citizenship to confirm eligibility.
What are the rights and obligations of a US Green Card holder?
Rights of Permanent Residents
US permanent residents (Green Card holders) enjoy significant rights and privileges:
- Living and working anywhere in the United States without restriction.
- Full protection under federal, state, and local laws.
- Access to world-class higher education and health care systems.
- Eligibility to apply for US citizenship after meeting residency and other requirements.
Obligations of Permanent Residents
Green Card holders must fulfill specific responsibilities to maintain their status:
- Tax Compliance: Green Card holders must file US income tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and pay taxes on worldwide income. Residents from countries with US tax treaties may claim credits for foreign taxes paid.
- Selective Service Registration: Male Green Card holders aged 18–25 must register with the Selective Service System. Registration does not require military service but ensures eligibility for a military draft if one is ever implemented.
- Physical Presence: To avoid abandoning residency, Green Card holders should generally spend significant time in the US. Absences of six months or more (especially over the course of one year) may raise concerns about residency intent. A reentry permit (Form I-131), applied for before leaving the US, is required for absences exceeding one year, valid for up to two years.
- Reentry After Extended Absence: If absent for two or more years, even with a reentry permit, a Green Card holder may need a Returning Resident Visa (SB-1) to reenter as a permanent resident. US tax returns must still be filed during absences to maintain status.
- Intent to Reside: Permanent resident status may be considered abandoned if a Green Card holder relocates permanently to another country, demonstrating no intent to reside in the US.
What are the key requirements of the EB-5 program?
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor visa Program, overseen by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), requires investors to fulfill specific conditions to secure a US Green Card by investing in a new commercial enterprise that generates jobs.
Key Requirements
- Minimum Capital Investment:
- $800,000 for projects located in a targeted employment area (TEA).
- $1,050,000 for projects outside a TEA.
- Job Creation: Each investment must generate or maintain at least 10 full-time jobs for US workers, sustained for at least two years.
- Background Check: Investors must submit proof that they have no criminal convictions, no financial fraud history, and no prior violations of US immigration law.
- Lawful Source of Funds: Investors must provide clear documentation verifying that the investment capital and administrative fees are legally sourced. Acceptable sources include:
- Earnings or bonuses from employment.
- Profits or asset sales from the investor’s business.
- Inheritance, gifts, or sale of business assets.
- Stock proceeds or retirement funds.
- Proceeds from real estate transactions.
- Home equity loans, business loans, or loans from financial institutions.
- Loans from friends or family.
- “At Risk” Investment: The investment must be fully committed to a US project, fund, or company for at least two years, with no guaranteed returns or redemption rights, as required by USCIS regulations.
Investor Protections (LCR Approach)
LCR, acting as the General Partner in EB-5 funds, structures investments to ensure compliance while prioritizing investor protections, using the following methods:
- Conservative Structuring: designing investments as two-year loans with optional extensions to reduce risk.
- Co-Investment with High-Quality Lenders: partnering with reputable institutional lenders to enhance project stability.
- Compliance: engaging third-party escrow agents and fund administrators to adhere to FINRA, SEC, and USCIS standards, preventing conflicts of interest.
- Guarantees and Collateral: securing guarantees for investors, including:
- Denial Guarantee: refunds capital within 90 days if an EB-5 application is denied.
- Project Completion Guarantee: requires developers to cover any funding shortfalls to complete projects and meet job creation obligations.
- Loan Repayment Guarantee: mandates developers to repay the loan at the end of the term.
- Collateral: holds assets such as developer equity, other project assets, corporate guarantees, or liquid capital, valued significantly higher than the loan amount.
Role of the General Partner
As the General Partner, LCR serves as the fiduciary for all investors in an EB-5 project, prioritizing the safety of their capital throughout the investment period. LCR structures offerings to hold guarantees on behalf of the investor cohort, ensuring compliance with EB-5 regulations while safeguarding funds. Hundreds of successful approvals demonstrate the effectiveness of LCR’s compliant processes and commitment to investor interests.