Florida EB-5 Investments, LLC, is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Florida, which has been designated by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service as a Regional Center within the Immigrant Investor Pilot Program to assist immigrants who wish to earn permanent residence rights under the EB5 Visa Program.
Maximize the economic impact of capital invested in Florida by providing opportunities for: 1. immigrants to the United States seeking EB5 Visas and 2. citizens of the United States, to invest in commercial enterprises that increase economic activity through: increased exports, improved regional productivity, job creation or increased domestic capital investment.
On July 15, 2010 the Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Naturalization Service designated Florida EB-5 Investments, LLC as a Regional Center under the Immigrant Investor Pilot Program to invest EB5 Visa investor funds. This program allows immigrants to apply for permanent residence rights including immediate family, if they invest at least $1 million in a commercial enterprise (only $500,000 in a "targeted employment area") that creates 10 full time jobs. 10,000 visas are set aside for this EB5 Visa Program annually.
The Regional Center is permitted to invest in the following types of businesses:
Traveler Accommodations Real Estate Retail Trade Manufacturing Food Service and Drinking Places Performing Arts Companies Museums, historical sites, and similar institutions Professional, Scientific, and Technical services Construction Wholesale Finance Insurance Healthcare Transportation and Warehouse Information and Media Administrative and Support services