ATLANTA, GEORGIA — Grupo Peachtree («Peachtree») recibió su aprobación I-956F del Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS), la agencia gubernamental que supervisa el Programa de Inversionistas Inmigrantes EB-5, para la empresa TownePlace Suites by Marriott en Palmdale, California, que se encuentra actualmente en construcción.
La aprobación de la I-956F, otorgada por el USCIS, marca un paso crucial en los esfuerzos continuos de Peachtree para facilitar las oportunidades de inversión a través del programa EB-5, que está diseñado para promover el crecimiento económico y la creación de empleo en los EE. UU. Este es el segundo desarrollo hotelero para el que Peachtree recibe la aprobación, ya que anteriormente la obtuvo para su desarrollo Home2 Suites by Hilton en Boone, Carolina del Norte.
«Estamos entusiasmados de recibir la aprobación del USCIS para nuestro proyecto en Palmdale», dijo Adam Greene, vicepresidente ejecutivo de EB-5 en Peachtree. «Este logro subraya nuestro compromiso continuo de ofrecer desarrollos de alta calidad que impulsen el crecimiento económico y creen oportunidades significativas tanto para los inversores como para las comunidades locales».
Se espera que el TownePlace Suites by Marriott en Palmdale sea un hotel de estadías prolongadas de primer nivel, que ofrezca alojamiento moderno y comodidades adaptadas a las necesidades de los viajeros de negocios y de placer. La finalización del hotel está prevista para la primavera de 2025.
«Nos centramos en el desarrollo hotelero porque el sector ha demostrado ser excepcionalmente resiliente y ofrecer agilidad y flexibilidad para afrontar los desafíos económicos. Con una oferta hotelera nueva limitada y una creciente demanda de viajes, los nuevos activos están en condiciones de ofrecer un rendimiento superior, especialmente en la era posterior a la COVID, en la que la solidez de los fundamentos y la dinámica del mercado crean importantes oportunidades. La previsión de que el gasto mundial en viajes alcance los 15,5 billones de dólares en la próxima década, superando la inflación, subraya aún más el potencial a largo plazo del sector hotelero, lo que lo convierte en una oportunidad de inversión muy atractiva», afirmó Greene.
Peachtree lanzó su programa EB-5 en 2023 como una herramienta de financiación clave para apoyar proyectos de creación de empleo en todo el país. La firma mantiene su compromiso de ofrecer oportunidades de inversión y desarrollo de alta calidad a través de su creciente cartera de proyectos EB-5.
«El desarrollo de TownePlace Suites, al igual que el de Home2 Suites, incluye una importante inversión de capital propio. Esta alineación de intereses con los de nuestros inversores EB-5 fomenta un compromiso compartido, refuerza la confianza en el éxito del proyecto y tranquiliza a todas las partes interesadas», agregó Greene.
El programa de visas EB-5 permite a los inversores extranjeros obtener una tarjeta verde a cambio de realizar una inversión significativa en una nueva empresa comercial que genere empleos en los EE. UU. Según el programa, los ciudadanos extranjeros que inviertan un mínimo de 800 000 dólares en un proyecto con sede en EE. UU. que cree o conserve al menos 10 empleos a tiempo completo para trabajadores estadounidenses son elegibles para solicitar la residencia permanente.
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Grupo Peachtree es una firma de gestión de inversiones integrada verticalmente que se especializa en identificar y capitalizar oportunidades en mercados dislocados, respaldados por bienes raíces comerciales. En la actualidad, la empresa gestiona miles de millones de dólares de capital a través de adquisiciones, desarrollos y préstamos, además de servicios diseñados para proteger, respaldar y hacer crecer sus inversiones. Para obtener más información, visite www.peachtreegroup.com.
In a recent episode of the Peachtree Point of View podcast, Greg Friedman, CEO of Peachtree Group, sits down with Adam Greene, who heads the company's EB-5 program. Their conversation reveals how this unique financing mechanism can stimulate economic growth and job-creation while producing competitive advantages for commercial real estate investments.
For Peachtree Group investors, understanding EB-5 provides insight into how the firm enhances investment returns. The program works by connecting foreign nationals seeking U.S. green cards with development projects that need capital. These foreign investors contribute a minimum of $800,000 to qualifying projects that create U.S. jobs, and in exchange, they and their families receive a pathway to permanent residency.
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The EB-5 capital typically comes at a lower cost than traditional financing sources, as foreign investors are primarily motivated by immigration benefits rather than financial returns. This allows Peachtree to replace more expensive layers of the capital stack with this efficient capital, potentially improving overall project economics.
Adam Greene, with 14 years of specialized experience in EB-5 and nearly three decades in construction financing, explains Peachtree's innovative approach: Unlike competitors who use a "best efforts" fundraising model, Peachtree fully underwrites and commits to projects upfront, then uses EB-5 capital as a take-out strategy. This eliminates execution risk while still delivering the financial advantages of EB-5 funding.
The podcast highlights a recent $25 million Home2 Suites hotel in Boone, North Carolina as an example. Located in a rural area qualifying for the $800,000 EB-5 investment threshold, the project successfully incorporated EB-5 capital to enhance its financial structure.
The conversation also touches on the proposed "Gold Card" visa program under the Trump administration, which differs significantly from EB-5 as it involves a $5 million donation to the U.S. Treasury rather than an investment in job-creating projects.
Listen to the full episode of Peachtree Point of View to gain deeper insights into how Peachtree leverages EB-5 financing to optimize returns on commercial real estate investments. Follow Peachtree Point of View on your favorite podcast platform for more strategic conversations on investment opportunities and financing innovations.
ATLANTA (April 2025) – Peachtree Group (“Peachtree”) has successfully secured U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) approval for four regional centers:
These approvals allow Peachtree to independently structure and sponsor EB-5 projects within the designated territories, streamlining the investment process and enhancing efficiency in bringing deals to market.
The approved regional centers cover the continental U.S., giving Peachtree a national footprint to expand its EB-5 program. With these approvals, the firm plans to scale its EB-5 efforts, increase deal volume, and seamlessly integrate EB-5 capital into its broader investment strategy.
Peachtree launched its EB-5 program in 2023 with the appointment of Adam Greene as executive vice president. Since then, the program has received three I-956F approvals for hotel developments, including:
The Regional Center approvals, granted by USCIS, represent a critical milestone in facilitating EB-5 investment opportunities. Previously, Peachtree relied on third-party regional centers, which added complexity and extended processing times. Now, with its own approved regional centers, the firm can directly manage and file EB-5 investments, significantly reducing timelines and enhancing control over its platform.
“These approvals mark a major milestone for Peachtree, solidifying our ability to independently execute EB-5 transactions and accelerate our investment initiatives,” Greene said. “With this expanded capacity, we can efficiently sponsor and structure projects, further driving economic development and job creation across the country.”
Peachtree has built a strong reputation in commercial real estate investment, and the newly established regional centers align with its long-term vision of diversifying and optimizing its capital sources.
"Implementing an EB-5 program is an excellent way to access low-cost capital, diversify our funding sources and invest in job-creating projects across the country," said Greg Friedman, Peachtree's CEO and managing principal.
The EB-5 visa program allows foreign investors to obtain a green card in exchange for making a significant investment in a new commercial enterprise that creates jobs in the U.S. Under the program, foreign nationals who invest a minimum of $800,000 in a U.S.-based project that creates or preserves at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers are eligible to apply for permanent residency in the U.S.
"Looking ahead, we are committed to expanding our EB-5 footprint by increasing the number of qualifying projects and deepening our engagement with EB-5 investors. With a proven investment track record, national reach and execution expertise, Peachtree is well-positioned to leverage these approvals and solidify its leadership in the EB-5 investment sector," Greene added.
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ATLANTA (April 28, 2024) – Peachtree Group("Peachtree") has received its I-956F approval from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the government agency that oversees the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, for the currently under construction SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Bryce Canyon, Utah.
The I-956F approval, granted by USCIS, marks a crucial step in Peachtree’s ongoing efforts to facilitate investment opportunities through the EB-5 program, which is designed to promote economic growth and job creation in the U.S.
“Securing USCIS approval for this project marks an important milestone,” said Adam Greene, executive vice president of EB-5 at Peachtree. “It highlights our continued focus on structuring and originating capital for high-quality developments that generate economic impact and long-term value for investors and communities.”
Peachtree originated $16.95 million in floating-rate construction financing over a three-year term for the development of a 127-room SpringHill Suites in Bryce Canyon, Utah. The hotel will be located about 10 minutes from Bryce Canyon National Park, one of the most iconic natural attractions in the United States. Known for its dramatic geological formations, the park draws more than 2 million visitors annually. The hotel is expected to be completed by mid-2025.
This is the third hotel development for which Peachtree has received I-956F approval, having previously secured it for its Home2 Suites by Hilton development in Boone, N.C.,and TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Palmdale, Calif.
“With strong travel demand, limited new supply and favorable market tail winds, well-located, newly developed assets are positioned to out perform their competitive set,” said Greene. “Construction is already underway, reducing project risk, and the firm has retained an equity stake aligned with our EB-5 investors — reinforcing our commitment and directly tying our success to theirs.”
Peachtree launched its EB-5 program in 2023 as a key financing tool to support job-creating projects nationwide. The firm remains committed to delivering high-quality investment and development opportunities through its expanding portfolio of EB-5 projects.
The EB-5 visa program allows foreign investors to obtain a green card in exchange for making a significant investment in a new commercial enterprise that creates jobs in the U.S. Under the program, foreign nationals who invest a minimum of $800,000 in a U.S.-based project that creates or preserves at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers are eligible to apply for permanent residency.
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