Haven Residences EB-5 Project Receives USCIS I-956F Approval: A Green Card Pathway Ahead of the September 30, 2026 Deadline I-956F —
Haven Residences has received approval of its project application (Form I-956F) from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). With the project-level review complete, investors can now focus on preparing their own source-of-funds documentation — a simpler, faster process with far fewer unknowns than investing in a project still awaiting I-956F approval.
Every EB-5 case comes down to two questions
However complex an EB-5 case may be, most of its risk comes down to two key questions. First, the project application: does the project qualify for approval by USCIS — does it comply with the rules, create enough jobs, and is it feasible? Second, the source of funds: can the investor show that the money was lawfully obtained and trace a clear path of funds?
A strong EB-5 case = a qualifying project + a qualifying source of funds. With Haven Residences' I-956F approval, the project side — 50% of that equation — has already been addressed for investors.
I-956F approval confirm?
Haven Residences: a project already in operation
Haven Residences broke ground in Q3 2024 and had reached several milestones as of the end of June 2026.
| Component | Status |
|---|---|
| Buildings 3, 4, 5, and 6 | Completed and occupied by residents |
| Buildings 1 and 2 | Nearing completion; delivery expected in September 2026 |
| Building 10 | In the final stage of construction |
| Amenities | Completed and now operating |
| Overall project | More than 90% complete |
The project has entered commercial operation and begun generating cash flow: by the end of June 2026, more than 60 apartments had been leased — the first residents moved in on June 1, 2026 — at rents at or above the underwriting assumptions in the project due diligence. On the commercial side, letters of intent (LOIs) have been signed for 21,000 sq ft (approximately 1,950 m²) in Buildings 1 and 2 for a restaurant, a medical spa, and offices.
With most components complete, the risks common to EB-5 projects — construction delays, work stoppages, insufficient job creation — are substantially reduced.
Three factors working in the investor's favor
In an EB-5 case, the green card outcome depends on whether the project meets immigration requirements and creates enough jobs. I-956F At Haven Residences, three factors work in the investor's favor. Form I-956F is the application for approval of an investment in an EB-5 project, filed with USCIS by the regional center.
USCIS has approved the project application
I-956F approved, USCIS has found, on paper, that the project is compliant, feasible, and projected to create sufficient jobs.
Project feasibility has been recognized
The project is more than 90% complete and in operation; 4 of its 6 apartment buildings have received temporary certificates of occupancy (TCOs) and are occupied by residents.
Job creation well above the program minimum
The project is projected to create 36+ jobs per EB-5 investor — well above the program's minimum of 10 full-time jobs per investor. This forms the basis for investors' Form I-829 petitions to remove the conditions on their green cards.
What sets Haven Residences apart: six structural layers designed to protect investor capital
Capital preservation features are a separate matter from the green card pathway and depend on how the project's capital is structured. Haven Residences has several layers working toward this goal.
EB-5 capital ranks pari passu with the bank loan
EB-5 capital participates as a co-lender alongside the senior lender on a pari passu basis, rather than in the subordinate position it occupies in most EB-5 structures.
The entire project serves as collateral
The EB-5 loan is secured directly by the project assets, with a senior lien position on the project itself.
IMM Group directly manages the capital
IMM Group has established a U.S. entity to manage the flow of EB-5 capital — rather than acting merely as a referral agent — giving it the legal authority to intervene and protect investors from within the structure.
The developer contributes substantial equity
When the developer puts its own money at stake, its interests are aligned with those of investors.
EB-5 capital is only a small share
Within the total capital structure, the EB-5 portion is small, so the project does not depend on EB-5 funding to continue.
Multiple independent layers of oversight monitor the project
Oversight spans construction progress, disbursement controls, and asset valuation. The project's as-stabilized value exceeds US$150 million, supporting its ability to refinance or liquidate to repay the loan.
Why complete your filing before the September 30, 2026 EB-5 grandfathering deadline?
Filing deadline for grandfathering protection
Under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA), petitions filed on or before September 30, 2026 are protected by the grandfathering provision: they will continue to be adjudicated even if the Regional Center Program lapses or is not reauthorized.
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