Golden Gate Global’s Westcourt Downtown Orlando EB-5 Project Receives USCIS I-956F Approval in Just Four Months

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Golden Gate Global, a leading EB-5 regional center headquartered in San Francisco, California, is pleased to announce that the Westcourt Downtown Orlando EB-5 Project has received Form I-956F approval from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in just 4 months, significantly faster than the industry average of 12 months.

The I-956F approval for Westcourt Downtown Orlando represents an important validation of the project for EB-5 investors

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The I-956F approval represents an important milestone for investors evaluating EB-5 opportunities in light of the upcoming grandfathering deadline on September 30, 2026. USCIS project approval confirms that the agency has reviewed the project’s EB-5 documentation, including the project structure, job creation methodology, and compliance framework under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act.

“Receiving I-956F approval for Westcourt Downtown Orlando is an important validation point for the project and for EB-5 investors evaluating opportunities before the grandfathering deadline,” said Mark Jorgensen, Co-CEO of Golden Gate Global. “With September 30, 2026 approaching, investors are moving quickly to secure positions in qualified EB-5 projects. Nearly 50% of the Westcourt offering has already been pre-booked, and we expect remaining availability to become increasingly limited as the deadline approaches.”

Located directly adjacent to the Kia Center, home of the NBA’s Orlando Magic, Westcourt Downtown Orlando is a major mixed-use development in the heart of downtown Orlando. The EB-5 project includes a 265-key Kimpton lifestyle hotel, 269 multifamily residential units, and a 1,145-stall, seven-story parking garage.

The project sponsor includes JMA Ventures, Mohari Hospitality, Machete Group, and the Orlando Magic’s ownership. The development team brings extensive experience across professional sports, hospitality, entertainment, and other large-scale real estate projects.

Westcourt Downtown Orlando also marks the second collaboration between Golden Gate Global, as the regional center, and JMA Ventures, as the developer. The two companies previously worked together on the Sacramento Kings Arena (Golden 1 Center) and Downtown Commons (DOCO) EB-5 project. JMA Ventures successfully completed the project and created the requisite jobs. Investors thus achieved their immigration goals, and all eligible investors received full capital repayment.

“This prior collaboration with JMA Ventures gives investors an important reference point,” added Mark Jorgensen. “Westcourt brings together a premier location, experienced development team, strong project fundamentals, and USCIS project approval — all at a time when EB-5 investors are moving quickly to secure grandfathering protection.”

Under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act, investors seeking grandfathering protection must properly file their I-526E petitions on or before September 30, 2026. Golden Gate Global encourages prospective investors to begin their due diligence, source-of-funds preparation, and immigration counsel review as early as possible, as EB-5 filings can require substantial documentation and coordination.