USCIS Awards Civitas Hawaii Project I-956F Approval

Civitas Capital Group, a Dallas-based alternative investment manager offering niche opportunities in U.S. real estate to EB-5 investors, today announced that its current Hawaii project has received Form I-956F approval from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). An approved Form I-956F is a vital first step to the approval of each investor’s I-526E petition.

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The Form I-956F is designed to prove to USCIS that the project is compliant with program requirements. The adjudication of the I-956F for the Hawaii project is exciting news, as it offers those investors looking to take advantage of rural EB-5 offerings an opportunity to participate.

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The Hawaii EB-5 project is one in which Civitas provided a $150 million senior loan to finance construction of a hotel on the island of Kauai, Hawaii.

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Situated on approximately 8.5 acres, within a master‐planned, 450‐acre oceanfront luxury resort community, the property sits adjacent to the 18‐hole Jack Nicklaus Ocean Course at Hokuala.

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“Securing I-956F for this project is a tremendous step forward for the EB-5 investors that already invested in the project, as well as those looking to fill the remaining spots” said Jeff Kiser, Director and Head of EB-5 Investor Relations at Civitas. “We’re proud that we still maintain a 100% project approval rating across all of our 50-plus EB-5 investments.”

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The resort is in Lihue on the island of Kauai, the oldest of the main islands and a tropical vacation gem known for its seclusion and lush landscapes. The island has seen lodging market performance surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2023, the year Travel + Leisure magazine readers voted it their favorite Hawaiian Island.

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ABOUT CIVITAS CAPITAL GROUP

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Civitas Capital Group is a private investment manager offering EB-5 investors compelling, niche opportunities in U.S. real estate. We have worked with more than 1,500 investors across 40 countries over the past 15 years, helping them make the American Dream come true for themselves and their families. Our firm is grounded in its core values and purpose to create opportunities that enrich our investors, our employees, and our communities. Follow Civitas Capital Group on LinkedIn. Learn more at civitascapital.com.