Home of the NBA Orlando Magic
20,000 seats 240+ live events 1.9M+ annual visitors
High-Unemployment TEA EB-5 Project Approved by USCIS
Learn More About the ProjectJMA Ventures, Mohari Hospitality, and Machete Group are partnering with the Orlando Magic's ownership to develop an 8.4-acre site along Church Street that is set to become an iconic destination in Orlando's urban core. The Westcourt Downtown Orlando EB-5 project includes a new hotel, residential units, and structured parking as part of a larger development in a prime sports and entertainment district in the heart of Downtown Orlando, directly next to the Kia Center (home of the NBA's Orlando Magic). These components are positioned to benefit from year-round events, high visitor volumes, and Orlando's sustained population and tourism growth.
EB-5 Project Includes:
$800,000*
3-Year Loan with Two 1-Year Extensions (3+1+1)**
I-956F Approved
3,846 (with 285% job cushions)***
Q1 2026 – Q4 2028
The Second EB-5 Project from Golden Gate Global and JMA Ventures
Qualifies for the annual 10% set-aside for high-unemployment projects per the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 with current priority date for all countries.
Loan repayment guaranteed by the development team in the event of an I-526E petition denial.**
The developer has guaranteed the completion of the EB-5 project, providing investors with additional security.
This is the 20th EB-5 fund offered by Golden Gate Global, which has never had a project fail to meet EB-5 job creation requirements.
The project is located in the heart of Downtown Orlando, home to world-class professional sports (including the NBA's Orlando Magic, MLS's Orlando City SC, and NWSL's Orlando Pride) and entertainment.
20,000 seats 240+ live events 1.9M+ annual visitors
25,000 seats 30+ events 450,000+ annual visitors
16+ events 960,000+ annual visitors
400 events 600,000+ annual visitors
Golden 1 Center, an NBA arena, and its surrounding DOCO mixed-use district were developed by JMA Ventures, one of the most respected real estate developers. Golden Gate Global was selected to structure and deploy EB-5 capital for the project, supporting construction and helping bring the development to completion. The project was successfully delivered by the developer, and all EB-5 job creation requirements were met. Eligible investors in this EB-5 offering have successfully achieved their immigration goals and have received full capital repayment.
View Past ProjectThe Project is led by a premier development team formed through a joint venture between JM Hospitality Investment Partners I, LLC — a partnership of JMA Ventures and Mohari Hospitality — and Machete Group. They are joined by SED Development, LLC, an entity wholly owned by the DeVos family, the owners of the Orlando Magic. JMA Ventures brings more than 30 years of national real estate development experience. Its track record spans major hospitality, residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects, including Barclays Center and BSE Global HQ in Brooklyn, Kia Center in Orlando, TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Chase Center and Thrive City in San Francisco, and Fairmont Heritage Place at Ghirardelli Square.
Golden Gate Global reports rapid I-526E petition approvals for investors in the Appellation Healdsburg Hotel high-unemployment area EB-5 project, located in California’s renowned Sonoma County Wine Country. The hospitality development, subscribed by Golden Gate Global in 2025, has completed construction and has been welcoming guests since September 2025. The hotel has received strong early reviews, currently holding a rating of roughly 9.3 on Booking.com, 4.8 on Google, and 4.9 on TripAdvisor.
Golden Gate Global, a leading EB-5 investment firm and owner of multiple regional centers, is pleased to announce the launch of its 20th EB-5 offering, the Westcourt Downtown Orlando. The project is located on approximately 8.4 acres in the heart of Downtown Orlando's premier sports and entertainment district, directly adjacent to the Kia Center, home of the NBA's Orlando Magic.
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