Investors in the EB-5 regional center program make a capital investment into a project by pooling their funds into a New Commercial Enterprise (NCE), which is overseen by a Regional Center. The NCE then deploys these funds to a Job Creating Entity (JCE), which is typically managed by the project developer and is responsible for carrying out the project and creating the required jobs. Here, the EB-5 capital is commonly structured as either equity or a loan. While obtaining a g

ARCFE Group 22 · Skyline 2, a boutique EB-5 condominium project located in Long Island City, New York, has successfully received official approval from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for its construction plan. As the project site is located near existing subway infrastructure, New York City regulations require MTA review and approval of the foundation and structural construction plan prior to the start of work to ensure safety and compliance. This review proc

The ARCFE Group 14 Union Project (also officially known as Union Center ) top off ceremony was recently held in Flushing, NY, marking a significant construction milestone for this prominent commercial development. As a landmark office project located in the heart of Flushing’s core business district, Union Center’s successful topping off signals the project’s entry into a critical phase of development and underscores its steady execution. The event was attended by local prope

In 2025, New York City real estate continued to demonstrate durability amid a shifting macroeconomic environment. While elevated interest rates, tighter capital markets, and affordability pressures moderated short-term transaction activity, core fundamentals remained intact. Constrained housing supply, sustained rental demand, and New York’s role as a global economic center continued to support long-term investment value. Within this landscape, Long Island City (LIC) stands o

In December 2025, the Gold Card (or Trump Gold Card) launched with some fanfare and much confusion. After all, the Gold Card sets out to solve a problem that already has a solution. What is the Gold Card? The Gold Card is a one-time gift of $1 million by an individual or a $2 million gift made by an employer on behalf of an employee. Also, yet to be launched is the Platinum Card, for a $5 million contribution, one can spend up to 270 days in the United States without being su

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