News Summary
Dubai will be the venue for a seminar organized by Bayat Group in partnership with VOCO Hotel, focusing on EB-5 Investor Visa opportunities. Scheduled for October 24, the event aims to provide insights into investments in the VOCO Times Square hotel, anticipated to contribute significantly to job creation and the New York hospitality landscape. Attendees will have the chance to meet the development team and review key project documents, gaining critical knowledge about U.S. immigration requirements and investment strategies.
Dubai to Host EB-5 Visa and Investment Seminar
Dubai is set to be the venue for an exclusive seminar hosted by Bayat Group, in collaboration with VOCO Hotel, focused on the EB-5 Investor Visa opportunities and investment in the VOCO Times Square hotel. Scheduled for October 24, 2025, the seminar aims to provide qualified investors with comprehensive insights into these lucrative investment avenues.
Key Seminar Details
The seminar will provide participants with essential information about the EB-5 Investor Visa program, which allows foreign investors to qualify for U.S. green cards by investing in American businesses that create jobs. Additionally, the event will highlight the VOCO Times Square hotel, anticipated to open its doors in December 2025. As one of the last developments permitted in Manhattan’s premiere locale, the hotel’s investment potential is significant.
VOCO Times Square Overview
Designed to enrich the New York City hospitality scene, the VOCO Times Square hotel will feature 419 rooms, an indoor-outdoor rooftop bar offering unparalleled views of Times Square, and over 7,500 square feet dedicated to food and beverage venues. Furthermore, the project incorporates five electronic screens and three static billboards expected to generate annual revenues between $2 million and $4 million. An estimated 5,000 square feet of digital signage is also projected to enhance total hotel revenue by about 15 percent.
Project Financing and Risk Minimization
With the construction of the VOCO Times Square hotel already over 60% complete, the seminar provides an opportunity for EB-5 investors to engage with a project that minimizes typical investment risks. Financing for the project is structured with $31 million in sponsor equity and a $120 million senior construction loan, with EB-5 investment capital incorporated as preferred equity. The proceeds from EB-5 investments will mainly be allocated to reducing loan obligations and finalizing construction costs, constituting a minority of the total funding.
Investor capital is further safeguarded by first-position collateral, which is subordinate only to the construction loan, reflecting the project’s secure financial foundation.
Job Creation and Project Viability
The project is supported by a team of experienced sponsors with a successful history in hotel and commercial development in New York City. Independent analyses have confirmed the creation of over 800 jobs, exceeding the minimum requirement of 250 jobs necessary for EB-5 participation. The development team prides itself on a flawless record of completed projects and timely capital repayment.
Benefits for Attendees
Attendees at the Dubai seminar will have the chance to meet the development team, review critical project documents, and observe the progress of construction firsthand. They will also receive insights into the EB-5 structure, capital stack, job creation fulfillment, and current U.S. immigration requirements.
Strategic Partnerships
The VOCO Times Square development benefits from the global reach of the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), enhancing its appeal to international investors. With a focus on providing certainty and proven results, the project presents a unique opportunity for individuals looking to make astute investment decisions in the competitive landscape of New York City real estate.
For those interested, the seminar will take place at the Sheraton Mall of the Emirates in Dubai, offering a critical platform for connecting global investors with lucrative opportunities in the U.S. market.
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Additional Resources
- Travel and Tour World: Exclusive EB-5 Investor Visa Opportunity at VOCO Times Square Dubai Seminar
- Wikipedia: EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
- EB5 Insights: Upcoming EB-5 Events in UAE and Turkey
- Newsweek: Concerns Raised Over EB-5 Visa Amidst Trump’s Gold Card Debate
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Golden Visa
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