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Golden Gate Global Crosses $1 Billion in EB-5 Capital Raise, Strengthening Its Position as a Top U.S. Regional Center
Golden Gate Global (GGG), a San Francisco–headquartered EB-5 regional center, announces two defining milestones that underscore its leadership position in the U.S. immigration investment industry. The firm has surpassed $1 billion in total capital raised under the EB-5 Visa program and has exceeded $300 million in EB-5 repayments to more than 600 investors, placing it among the most successful and consistently performing EB-5 institutions in the United States since 2011.
By Golden Gate Global · Via Business Wire · January 16, 2026
USCIS Approves Appellation Healdsburg Hotel EB-5 Petition in Record Four Months
Golden Gate Global (“GGG”), a leading U.S. EB-5 Regional Center and real-estate financing platform, today announced that the Appellation Healdsburg Hotel has received an I-526E petition approval from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in just four months, one of the fastest approvals on record for a high-unemployment Targeted Employment Area (TEA) project. Typical adjudication timelines range from 12 to 18 months.
By Golden Gate Global · Via Business Wire · October 23, 2025
San Francisco-Based Industry-Leading Golden Gate Global Recognized as a Top 25 Immigration Company
Golden Gate Global (“GGG”) is pleased to announce its recognition by Uglobal as one of the Top 25 Immigration Companies in the world. In addition to being a dynamic event and education platform, Uglobal is also publisher of the Uglobal Immigration Magazine with highly acclaimed industry status in citizenship and residency by investment programs worldwide. The Uglobal Top 25 Awards recognizes the leadership of the best in the industry in four categories: agents, attorneys, developers, and immigration companies.
By Golden Gate Global · Via Business Wire · November 24, 2021
Golden Gate Global Hires Abhinav Lohia to Lead EB-5 Visa Business Development in Emerging Markets
Golden Gate Global, an award-winning EB-5 Immigration Regional Center, is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Abhinav Lohia as a Director. Mr. Lohia comes with a wealth of EB-5 industry experience having practiced as an EB-5 attorney in New York, followed by representing a regional center as a FINRA licensed finance professional. Mr. Lohia’s appointment highlights Golden Gate Global’s commitment to the EB-5 and investment immigration industry. “Abhinav is a great fit for our firm’s growth objectives and executive team led by accomplished professionals such as our Founder and Co-CEO Mr. Steven Kay, a legal professional with over 50 years of experience and Co-CEO Mr. Mark Jorgensen, a real estate finance professional with over 20 years of experience,” said Mr. Willie L. Brown, Jr., Principal, Golden Gate Global and former Speaker of the California State Assembly and Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco.
By Golden Gate Global · Via Business Wire · November 9, 2021
Golden Gate Global’s Emerald EB-5 Project in Seattle Receives Form I-526 Exemplar Approval From USCIS
Golden Gate Global (“GGG”) is pleased to announce that its 11th EB-5 Fund, The Emerald, received exemplar I-526 petition approval from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on May 20, 2021.
By Golden Gate Global · Via Business Wire · June 17, 2021
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