EB-5 Immigrant Investor Developments on Rise

The promise of opportunity and the safety in investing in the U.S. are bringing more and more individuals to parts of the country that are now developing into industrialized zones, profitable multi-use establishments and tourism centers. Through the use of the EB-5 immigrant investor program, states have been able to procure funds that not only keep its economy stable, and have done so through the economic downturn, but boost its job market and enhance its lure for workers and tourists.

For instance, a substantial economic development project on the Vermont-Canada border would not be possible without EB-5 Immigrant Investor funds. In a time where bank loans are hard to come by and many American investors are temperamental with their money, sourcing foreigners for substantial investments in exchange for green cards has proved fruitful. The development, spearheaded by Bill Steinger and Ariel Quiros, includes the expansion of Jay Peak ski resort, the building of a biomedical research firm and a window manufacturing plant, the extension of the runway at the local airport and the rehabilitation of much of the downtown area of Newport. Projects to further improve the Newport area include development of a waterfront, adding the town’s first hotel and conference center and rebuilding an entire downtown block.

This entire endeavor is going to cost $865 million, much of it sourced from EB-5 investors. Through the program and the development of these community-enhancing endeavors, 10,000 jobs will be created over the next several years. Investors span the globe, coming from 60 different countries.

Other examples include the construction of a Marriot in Portland, Oregon and the development of a multi-use facility in Jupiter, Florida. Harbourside Place, a U.S. Immigration Fund project that is rolling out in three phases to include residential, commercial and extracurricular space.

Just as the Florida development has received the backing and support from local government and authorities, many of these developments receive similar approvals. Due to their economy boosting and job growing requirements, EB-5 immigrant investor programs are proving to be positive and financially rewarding for both investor and city.
投资美国的安全性以及承诺的机会吸引了越来越多的人。投资美国可以促进工业发展、为多功能设施项目带来可观盈利，同时也能促进旅游发展。通过EB-5投资移民方案，美国各州能有效利用资金，不但能保持经济稳定增长，同时也能提高就业，创造更多就业。

比如，纽约的大型经济发展项目-布莱恩公园项目（Bryant Park），总额达2.52亿美金，其中5200万美金融资就来自于EB-5投资。该混合用途地产开发项目位于纽约西40街20号，毗邻第五大道第六大道之间，紧挨布莱恩公园。 项目将建设一栋32层的大厦，包括一家159个客房的高档酒店、2500平方英尺的零售空间、25,000平方英尺的餐饮区域以及66套豪华住宅。项目预计蓬勃发展，银行融资1.45亿美元，开发商投资5740万美元。

其他例子包括纽约曼哈顿的查尔斯豪华公寓大楼建设（价值1.57亿美元）以及佛罗里达博卡拉顿的Via Mizner项目。该项目由美国移民基金公司隆重推出，分为三个阶段，建设内容包括了住宅、酒店、商业以及户外娱乐休闲空间。

正如佛罗里达州的发展受到了当地政府以及主管部门的大力支持，所有其他项目也是同样受到了政府的关注和支持。由于它们能有效促进经济发展并创造就业，EB-5投资移民方案被证明是积极可行的，并为投资人和美国社区的发展带来可靠回报。