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USCIS-Designated Regional Center · RCID# RC2300001456 · Designated July 15, 2010

Florida EB‑5
Regional Center.

Florida EB‑5 Investments LLC coordinates Regional Center activity statewide. Investors, sponsors, and representatives confirm projects, NCEs, and affiliate relationships directly with the designated source.

  • Designated July 15, 2010
  • All 67 Florida counties
  • USCIS audit passed Aug 2024
  • RIA-compliant framework

Track record since 2010

$700M+

EB‑5 capital deployed through affiliated NCEs

80+

EB‑5 projects sponsored across Florida

65+

EB‑5 projects completed

800+

Investor families served

15,000+

U.S. jobs created statewide

Verify with the source

Confirm directly. Skip the middlemen.

Florida EB‑5 Investments LLC is the USCIS-designated Regional Center for Florida. Brokers, intermediaries, and project marketers may reference Regional Center names in their materials. Investors and representatives should confirm any such reference directly with the designated Regional Center in writing.

Submit a verification request
  • Confirm the project in writing

    Request written confirmation that a project, NCE, or sponsor is an active affiliate.

  • Verify wire instructions by phone

    Always re-confirm wire transfer details by phone before sending capital.

  • Request the project's I-956F status

    Ask the sponsor for the underlying NCE's I-956F filing receipt or approval notice.

  • Engage independent counsel

    Retain immigration counsel and securities counsel that you select independently.

Regional Center

A statewide Regional Center for one of the country's most active growth markets.

Florida EB‑5 Investments LLC (RCID# RC2300001456) was designated as a Regional Center on July 15, 2010 by the United States Department of Homeland Security through United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. The Regional Center was recently recertified and reorganized to meet the oversight and audit requirements of the 2022 EB‑5 Reform and Integrity Act.

On August 27, 2024, Florida EB‑5 Investments became one of the first Regional Centers to successfully conclude a USCIS audit — a review of the Regional Center and its third-party contract affiliates that every Regional Center undergoes at least every five years to confirm material compliance across investor subscription, funds flow, job creation, and record keeping.

The Regional Center supports investment in commercial enterprises that increase economic activity through job creation, improved regional productivity, increased exports, and domestic capital investment. Geographic scope covers the entire State of Florida, with 16 identified commercial categories.

Mission

To promote job creation, economic growth, and increased domestic investment by aligning capital with specific investment projects in targeted geographic areas across Florida.

Vision

Through hard work and loyalty, the Regional Center has created and preserved longstanding relationships with its third-party contract affiliates — giving it access to the region's premier projects and to industry leaders who serve as advisors.

Philosophy

We collaborate only with leading EB‑5 service providers who share our values and commitment to service and excellence — experienced partners and collaborators, with rigorous due diligence applied to every project we select.

How we operate

Active compliance partnership — not a passive name on a designation letter.

Under the 2022 Reform and Integrity Act, the Regional Center works alongside each third-party contract affiliate across three continuous workstreams. Every project affiliated with Florida EB‑5 Investments is subject to this framework.

  1. i

    Initial due diligence & onboarding

    Review and feedback on all project-related documentation — including the offering documents, Form I-956F, I-956H, and I-956K filings — before a project is accepted as an affiliate.

  2. ii

    Ongoing quarterly monitoring

    Quarterly compliance reports ensure third-party affiliates meet the EB‑5 program's material requirements across investor subscription, funds flow, job creation, and record keeping.

  3. iii

    Annual I-956G reporting to USCIS

    Annual filings detailing project progress, job creation outcomes, agent fees, and financial activity across every affiliated NCE — submitted directly by the Regional Center to USCIS.

EB‑5 program

Investment thresholds, job creation, and the RIA framework.

The EB‑5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 ("RIA") modernized the Regional Center program and reauthorized it through September 30, 2027. Petitions filed before September 30, 2026 are protected under the current statutory framework — making the next twelve months a critical window for prospective investors.

Targeted Employment Area

$800,000

Minimum capital for investments in qualifying TEAs — including rural areas, high-unemployment areas, and certain infrastructure projects.

Standard Investment

$1,050,000

Minimum capital for investments outside a TEA. USCIS adjusts thresholds periodically under the RIA framework.

Job Creation

10

Each investor must demonstrate the creation of at least 10 full-time U.S. jobs. Regional Center projects may use both direct and indirect job creation methods.

What is a Targeted Employment Area?

A TEA is an area that, at the time the EB‑5 investment is made, is either rural or experiencing high unemployment. The purpose of a TEA is to focus foreign investment into the communities that especially need it — places where jobs are scarce. The majority of EB‑5 investments are directed toward TEAs, which qualify at the $800,000 minimum.

TEA and infrastructure investments also qualify for EB‑5 "set-aside" visas, reserved across three categories: rural projects, projects in high-unemployment areas, and infrastructure projects.

Rural TEAs in Florida

A project qualifies as rural when it is located in an area that is both:

  • Outside any metropolitan statistical area (MSA) as designated by the Office of Management and Budget; and
  • Outside the boundary of any city or town with a population of 20,000 or more, based on the most recent census.

Rural TEA projects qualify for priority I-526E processing by USCIS, and rural investors draw from a set-aside making up 20% of the yearly EB‑5 visa allocation.

Investment amounts current per USCIS guidance. View USCIS EB‑5 classification information →

Investor process

Six steps from subscription to permanent residency.

  1. 01

    Source of funds & subscription

    Document lawful source of capital. Subscribe to the project's NCE under its offering documents.

  2. 02

    I-526E petition

    File Form I-526E with USCIS. If physically in the U.S. on a qualifying status, concurrent I-485 filing is permitted.

  3. 03

    Conditional residency

    Upon approval and visa availability, receive conditional permanent residency for the investor and qualifying family members.

  4. 04

    Sustainment & jobs

    Capital remains at risk in the NCE through the sustainment period while the project creates the required jobs.

  5. 05

    I-829 removal of conditions

    File Form I-829 to remove conditions on residency, demonstrating job creation and capital sustainment.

  6. 06

    Permanent residency

    On approval, the investor and family hold unconditional permanent residency. Naturalization eligibility typically begins five years after conditional residency.

Why Florida

A designated Regional Center for a state built for capital.

Statewide reach

The Regional Center's geographic area covers all 67 Florida counties — major metros, coastal markets, and inland growth corridors.

TEA-eligible footprint

Florida includes both rural counties and high-unemployment areas that may qualify as Targeted Employment Areas, supporting the $800,000 investment tier.

Gateway to LATAM & Europe

Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Fort Lauderdale serve as primary U.S. entry points for investor families from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe. Regional Center leadership brings source-country experience across Cuba, Mexico, Spain, and the broader LATAM corporate market.

No state income tax

Florida does not levy a personal state income tax — a structural advantage for new permanent residents establishing U.S. tax residency.

Diversified scope

Sixteen commercial business categories within designation — hospitality, real estate, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and more.

Direct verification

Every active affiliate listed with the Regional Center can be confirmed in writing directly with this office — not through a broker.

Sponsored projects

Active post-RIA projects sponsored by the Regional Center.

Through hard work and loyalty, the Regional Center has created and preserved longstanding relationships with its third-party contract affiliates. Each project below is offered independently by its sponsor — confirm any reference in writing through the verification request below.

I-956F USCIS Approved Rural TEA

Lakefront Estates

Okeechobee, Florida

The Lakefront Estates and Villas at Lakefront Project is a residential and commercial development in Okeechobee, Florida. When complete, the project will include approximately 1,000 single-family homes, 300 residential units for lease, and approximately 780,000 square feet of commercial and public space.

  • Under construction
  • 115+ subscribed investors
  • I-526 exemplary approvals
Project site →
I-956F USCIS Approved TEA

Archer Place

Gainesville, Florida

A mixed-use development with over 550,000 square feet of buildable area — 92 condo units, 144 luxury apartments, and 16,247 square feet of multi-use commercial space — located one mile from the University of Florida.

  • Under construction
  • Fully subscribed
Project site →
I-956F USCIS Approved Non-TEA

Ivory 214

Aventura, Florida

A mixed-use development featuring the Hilton Tapestry Hotel with 100 premier rooms, 38,191 square feet of office space, 10,942 square feet of retail, and 314 parking spaces in the city of Aventura.

  • Leasing
  • Fully subscribed
Project site →
I-956F USCIS Approved Non-TEA

The Landing PCB

Panama City Beach, Florida

A new short-term rental development comprising eight duplexes — 16 total units in three- and four-bedroom configurations — offering upscale design, space, and quick access to the beach and attractions of Panama City Beach.

  • Under construction
  • Fully subscribed
I-956F USCIS Approved Non-TEA

Smart Brickell

Brickell, Miami

A mixed-use project of three Class A buildings in the heart of downtown Miami. Smart Brickell II offers a 50-unit condo hotel, 50 residential condominiums, and 13,161 square feet of commercial space; Smart Brickell III offers a 78-unit condo hotel, 53 residential condominiums, and 8,989 square feet of commercial space.

  • Under construction
  • Accepting investors
Project site →
I-956F USCIS Approved TEA

TA Residences

Miami, Florida

A mixed-use development in Miami-Dade consisting of an approximately 10-story Class A residential condominium building with 400 for-sale residential units and approximately 40,000 square feet of retail space.

  • In development
  • Accepting investors
Project site →
I-956F USCIS Approved TEA

Encore | WoodSpring

Tampa, Florida

Construction and operation of a 122-key hotel on a 7.91-acre site in Tampa — an economy-class extended-stay hotel associated with the WoodSpring Suites brand.

  • Under construction
  • Accepting investors
I-956F USCIS Approved TEA

Cedar Creek

Jacksonville, Florida

Development and operation of a residential subdivision located in Jacksonville, Florida.

  • Under construction
  • Accepting investors
Project site →
I-956F USCIS Approved Non-TEA

1212 Aventura

Aventura, Florida

A mixed-use development consisting of 163 residences of independent and senior living, 39 office condominiums, and 26,000 square feet of retail with entertainment, restaurants, bars, cafes, international artisan food, cooking classes, and live music events.

  • Leasing
  • Fully subscribed
Project site →
Rural TEA

Solbridge

Palatka, Florida

Construction of a 43,000-square-foot manufacturing facility with a 26-foot ceiling height on a 26-acre parcel in rural Palatka. The facility will use state-of-the-art extrusion machinery across seven production lines to produce plastic pipes for industries in Florida and across the United States.

  • In development
  • Accepting investors
Project site →
Non-TEA

21 Hollywood

Hollywood, Florida

Development and construction of a 200-unit mixed-use multifamily property with 9,997 square feet of retail space in Hollywood, Florida, to be constructed in 2027.

  • Under construction
  • Accepting investors
Non-TEA

Millux

Brickell, Miami

New construction and development of an eight-story mixed-use building featuring 79 lodging units, 20 condominium-hotel units, and ground-floor commercial space in Brickell, Miami.

  • Under construction
  • Accepting investors
Project site →
TEA

Sweetwater

Miami, Florida

Development and construction of a 26-story student housing tower consisting of 565 residential units near the Florida International University campus in Miami.

  • In development
  • Accepting investors
Project site →
TEA

Pine View

Port St. Joe, Florida

Development and construction of twenty luxury single-family houses with private pools in Port St. Joe, Florida.

  • In development
  • Accepting investors
Non-TEA

Lakehunter

Lakeland, Florida

Development and construction of a residential unit complex in Lakeland, Florida.

  • In development
  • Accepting investors
Non-TEA

Harbourview

Key Largo, Florida

Construction and sale of a modern luxury residence on a rare oversized bayfront lot in Key Largo, Florida.

  • In development
  • Accepting investors
Non-TEA

North at Brickell

Brickell, Miami

Construction and development of a 36-story mixed-use residential development featuring 579 condominium units, approximately 3,500 square feet of ground-floor retail space, and 141 parking spaces in the Brickell district of Miami.

  • In development
  • Accepting investors
Project site →

Leadership

Fifteen years of EB‑5 practice, led by recognized industry counsel.

Walter M. "Marty" Cummins Jr., Esq.

President & Founder

Florida-licensed attorney, Florida Real Estate Broker, business consultant, and entrepreneur, Mr. Cummins has been actively engaged in the EB‑5 industry for the past 15 years. He attended Duke University School of Law and earned his law degree from Ohio State University in 1976, becoming a member of the Bar that same year. He served as a gubernatorial appointee to the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council from 1987 to 1989 and as President of the College Park Neighborhood Association from 1991 to 1993.

Considered an industry pioneer, Mr. Cummins is a tireless advocate for the EB‑5 program and was actively engaged in the legislative effort leading to the enactment of the 2022 Reform and Integrity Act. Under his leadership, Florida EB‑5 Investments has become one of the most respected Regional Centers in Florida with an exemplary record of project approvals.

Marty and his wife Jan are passionate about giving back to their community. They co-founded The Jack Kerouac Writers in Residence Project of Orlando Inc., a 501(c)(3) public foundation, and have operated community and charitable events across Central Florida — book and music festivals, the "Just Desserts" fundraiser with WFTV-TV of Orlando, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld to raise money for sick children, and the Seminole Ornament Society holiday fundraising banquet.

  • JD, Ohio State University, 1976
  • Florida-licensed attorney
  • Florida Real Estate Broker
  • RIA legislative advocate

Beatriz F. Toledo, PMP

Managing Member

Accomplished executive with more than 25 years of professional experience in business and law across Cuba, Mexico, Spain, and the United States. Ms. Toledo has directed teams and working groups of more than sixty professionals responsible for complex transnational negotiations. In the United States, she directed the planning, acquisition, development, and divestment of thirty-six real estate projects and conducted the due diligence process for a $70 million bond issuance.

She holds a degree in law, summa cum laude, from the University of Havana, a Master of Business Administration, magna cum laude, from Schiller International University, and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in Pennsylvania.

  • JD, University of Havana (summa cum laude)
  • MBA, Schiller International (magna cum laude)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

Osvaldo F. Torres, Esq.

General Counsel

A 1987 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School, Mr. Torres is nationally recognized as a corporate and securities attorney with specialization in the EB‑5 industry. Over the past fifteen years he has worked on 400+ EB‑5 offerings spanning hotel development, multi-family, assisted living, healthcare, manufacturing, mining, charter schools, medical devices, restaurants, and franchises. He has represented numerous regional centers in connection with the admission of EB‑5 project affiliates and related compliance oversight work, and frequently speaks at EB‑5 conferences on securities issues and other aspects of EB‑5 practice.

Mr. Torres is a founding member of the EB‑5 SEC Roundtable — a group of the leading EB‑5 securities attorneys — and serves on the Leadership, Public Policy, and Editorial committees of Invest in the USA (IIUSA), chairing the Editorial committee. He is rated AV® Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell and has been ranked a Top 15 EB‑5 Securities Attorney by EB‑5 Investors Magazine for eleven consecutive years. His firm, Torres Law, is a NES Financial (now JTC) Medallion Partner.

His prior experience includes Schulte Roth & Zabel (New York City), Greenberg Traurig (Miami), and senior in-house roles as Senior Vice President and General Counsel to the publicly traded Telemundo Group and HBO Latin America.

  • JD, University of Pennsylvania Law School, 1987
  • Founding member, EB‑5 SEC Roundtable
  • IIUSA Leadership, Public Policy & Editorial committees (Editorial chair)
  • AV® Preeminent (Martindale-Hubbell)
  • Top 15 EB‑5 Securities Attorney, EB‑5 Investors Magazine (11 consecutive years)

FAQ

Questions investors and representatives ask most.

What is an EB‑5 Regional Center?

A USCIS-designated entity authorized to sponsor capital investment projects that qualify for the EB‑5 Immigrant Investor Visa program. Regional Centers are permitted to use both direct and indirect job creation methods to satisfy the EB‑5 program's job creation requirements.

What is Florida EB‑5 Investments LLC's designation?

Florida EB‑5 Investments LLC was designated as a Regional Center on July 15, 2010 by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through USCIS. The geographic scope covers all 67 counties of Florida and 16 commercial business categories. The original designation letter is available here.

What is the minimum EB‑5 investment?

USCIS currently identifies $800,000 as the minimum investment for qualifying Targeted Employment Areas — including rural areas, high-unemployment areas, and certain infrastructure projects — and $1,050,000 as the standard minimum for investments outside a TEA.

What is a Targeted Employment Area in Florida?

A Targeted Employment Area (TEA) is a rural area or an area with unemployment of at least 150% of the national average. A rural area is one outside any metropolitan statistical area and outside the boundary of any city or town of 20,000 or more. Florida includes both rural counties and urban tracts that may qualify. TEA designation is determined in connection with each project's I-956F filing, and rural projects qualify for priority I-526E processing and the 20% rural visa set-aside.

What does Sept 30, 2026 mean for EB‑5 investors?

Under current EB‑5 law, Regional Center petitions filed on or before Sept 30, 2026 receive statutory protection from a future lapse in Regional Center authorization. The Regional Center program is currently authorized through Sept 30, 2027. Investors should consult immigration counsel regarding filing timing, eligibility, visa availability, and project-specific requirements.

How do I verify a project's affiliation with this Regional Center?

Submit a written verification request through the form below, by emailing Btoledo@FloridaEB5Investments.com, or by calling the Regional Center office at (561) 250-2981. The Regional Center will confirm in writing whether a project, NCE, sponsor, or principal is currently an active affiliate.

Does Florida EB‑5 Investments LLC sell investment securities?

The Regional Center is a USCIS-designated entity. Investment offerings are made by individual NCEs (New Commercial Enterprises) under their own offering documents. Investors should review project-specific PPMs and engage independent securities counsel and immigration counsel of their choosing.

Does an EB‑5 investment guarantee a green card?

No. EB‑5 is an at-risk investment subject to USCIS adjudication. Petitions can be approved, denied, or returned for additional evidence. Conditions on residency are removed only after the investor demonstrates the requisite job creation and capital sustainment under the project's offering structure.

Contact

Speak directly with Florida EB‑5 Investments.

For affiliate confirmation, project inquiries, or Regional Center information, reach the Fort Lauderdale office directly.

Wire transfer notice: always re-confirm wire instructions by phone before sending capital. Florida EB‑5 Investments LLC does not send unsolicited wire instructions.

Florida EB‑5 Investments LLC
888 S.E. Third Ave, Suite 400
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
RCID# RC2300001456

Verification request

Request written confirmation from the Regional Center.

Submit project, affiliate, sponsor, or representative details for direct review by Florida EB‑5 Investments LLC.

  • Confirm whether a project, NCE, or principal is an active affiliate
  • Validate any third-party reference to this Regional Center
  • Request additional Regional Center information for due diligence