CMB Secures First I-526E Approval for Hillwood Commerce 71 EB-5 Project

Event summary

  • CMB Regional Centers received its first I-526E approval for an investor in the Hillwood Commerce 71 project, a High-Unemployment Area (HUA) EB-5 initiative.
  • The project involves $44 million in EB-5 capital to develop industrial logistics facilities and infrastructure in Columbus, Ohio.
  • CMB has now secured initial I-526E approvals for eight HUA projects in recent months.
  • CMB and Hillwood have collaborated on 45 EB-5 projects, creating over 63,000 American jobs.

The big picture

CMB's latest I-526E approval reinforces its position as a dominant player in the EB-5 space, particularly in High-Unemployment Areas. The partnership with Hillwood underscores a strategic focus on industrial logistics and infrastructure development, aligning with broader trends in supply chain investment. With over $1.5 billion repaid to investors and 215,000 jobs created, CMB's scale and execution capabilities set a benchmark for the industry.

What we're watching

Regulatory Momentum
The pace at which USCIS adjudications are progressing for CMB's HUA projects will indicate broader EB-5 program efficiency.
Portfolio Expansion
Whether CMB can sustain its 100% project approval rate as it scales its partnership with Hillwood and other developers.
Capital Deployment
How quickly CMB Group 101 – Hillwood Venture Build-to-Suit attracts subscriptions, given the track record of prior collaborations.