ATLANTA, GA – 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 firm’s TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Palmdale, Calif., which is currently under construction.
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. This is the second hotel development for which Peachtree has received approval, having previously secured it for its Home2 Suites by Hilton development in Boone, N.C.
"We are excited to receive USCIS approval for our Palmdale project," said Adam Greene, EVP of EB-5 at Peachtree. "This achievement underscores our continued commitment to delivering high-quality developments that drive economic growth and create meaningful opportunities for investors and local communities alike."
The TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Palmdale is expected to be a premier extended-stay hotel, offering modern accommodations and amenities tailored to the needs of both business and leisure travelers. The hotel is slated for completion by spring 2025.
“We focus on hotel development because the sector has proven to be exceptionally resilient, offering agility and flexibility in navigating economic challenges. With limited new hotel supply and surging travel demand, new assets are positioned to outperform, especially in the post-COVID era, where strong fundamentals and market dynamics create significant opportunities. The forecast of global travel spending reaching $15.5 trillion over the next decade, outpacing inflation, further underscores the long-term potential of the hospitality industry, making it a highly attractive investment opportunity,” said Greene.
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 TownePlace Suites development, like the Home2 Suites, includes a substantial owner equity investment. This alignment of interests with our EB-5 investors fosters a shared commitment, reinforcing confidence in the project’s success and reassuring all stakeholders," Greene added.
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.
About Peachtree Group
Peachtree Group is vertically integrated investment management firm specializing in identifying and capitalizing on opportunities in dislocated markets, anchored by commercial real estate. Today, the company manages billions in capital across acquisitions, development and lending, augmented by services designed to protect, support and grow its investments. For more information, visit www.peachtreegroup.com.
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ATLANTA (May 28, 2024) – Peachtree Group ("Peachtree") has received its I-956F approval from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS"), the government agency that oversees the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, for the development of a Home2 Suites by Hilton in Boone, N.C.
USCIS adjudicated the I-956F petition for the hotel development in just five months.
"It is a testament to the due diligence of the Peachtree team that it was able to get the project approved so quickly, especially when the published processing time is over 15 months," said Adam Greene, EVP EB-5 for Peachtree Group.
Peachtree originated $21.7 million of fixed-rate construction financing over a five-year term for Narsi Properties to develop a 105-room Home2 Suites by Hilton near downtown Boone. This historic town, situated in the vibrant mountains of western North Carolina, is close to Appalachian State University, its 22,000-plus students and faculty, and numerous other demand generators including three of the most popular ski resorts in the state. The hotel is expected to be completed by Fall 2024.
Key demand generators for the hotel include:
"Construction is underway, demonstrating tangible progress and reducing initial project risks. Importantly, even as we raise EB-5 capital, Peachtree has bridged the loan, offering certainty of execution for the project and is maintaining an equity stake aligned with the same risk level as our EB-5 investors. This commitment ensures our interests are directly tied to the project's success, reassuring all stakeholders," said Greene.
The EB-5 visa program provides the opportunity for foreign investors to potentially 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 ten full-time jobs for U.S. workers are eligible to apply for permanent residency in the U.S.
Key requirements of the EB-5 visa program:
"Peachtree Group launched its EB-5 program last year to provide an important financing tool that enables us to continue funding job-creating projects across the country," said Greg Friedman, Peachtree's CEO and managing principal. "This hotel development is expected to create roughly 328 jobs."
About Peachtree Group
Peachtree Group is a vertically integrated investment management firm specializing in identifying and capitalizing on opportunities in dislocated markets, anchored by commercial real estate. Today, the company manages billions in capital across acquisitions, development and lending, augmented by services designed to protect, support and grow its investments. For more information, visit www.peachtreegroup.com.
