Houston EB5: Arabella

I M M I G R AT I O N T H R O U G H I N V E S T M E N T

A 33-story, 99 residence contemporary tower with

PWC’s annual Emerging Trends Survey rated Houston

two, three and four bedroom floor plans. ARABELLA,

the best Real Estate Market to invest in for the year

positioned next to River Oaks District, and a short

2015, well ahead of perennial leaders New York, LA and

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San Francisco. Arabella presents a unique opportunity,

floor ascent. Every architectural detail is a reflection

with 2 billion USD in new commercial development

of our belief that a high rise home begins with the art

to be completed within a one mile radius by 2017, the

of superior exterior modeling, and concludes with

current residential unit capacity falls short of satisfying

customized interior finishes similar to the great new

the ever-growing demand.

genre of high rises ascending skyward in NYC. From the stunning entrance façade, to the spectacular lobby, Arabella aspires to move the design needle forward for Houston. With sophisticated finishes and a host of outstanding services and amenities, Arabella is the

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pinnacle of a live, work and play lifestyle.

J O B C R E AT I O N

$17M

Economic studies have determined that Arabella will create 660 jobs. The economic impacts were derived

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using RIMS II Houston final demand and direct effect multipliers. This is sufficient to meet the EB5 investor jobs requirement and provides a very safe cushion, creating 200% more jobs than needed, as we are only requiring 220 jobs for this project.

Investment: $1,000,000 minimum EB5 investment in

$22M

PARTNERSHIP & INVESTOR EQUITY

$65M CONSTRUCTION LOAN

the limited partnership. Funds will serve as additional equity capital to the partnership that will be deployed for hard construction costs.

E X I T S T R AT E G Y Investors share in 5% of the project’s profits.

Simple and Safe investor exit from condominium sales.

WE WELCOME YOU TO THE DESIGN–CENTRIC WORLD OF ARABELLA...

B U I L D I N G S P E C I F I C AT I O N S (as currently designed)

F L OOR S : 3 3 | PA R K ING : 2 3 8 | R E SIDE NC E S : 9 9 | P E N T HOUSE S : 14

ARABELLA SIGNATURE FEATURES

STANDARD FEATURES

Private Elevator Entries For Most Floor Plans

Soaring 10’ Ceilings with 10’ of Glass

24-hour Concierge

Low-Voltage Lighting Dimmer Switches Provided in Select Areas

Valet Parking Indoor Pool Ample Guest Parking Private Garages Available Storage Units Available Downtown, Galleria and Memorial Views Modern Majestic Architecture Stunning Lobby with Soaring 22’ Ceilings Starlight Pool with Sun Shelf and Hot Tub Indoor Pool Resident Lounge With Caterer’s Kitchen Private Wine Cellar with Wine Lockers (2) Pieds-à-Terre for Guests

Glass Balcony Rails Miele (or equivalent) Appliances Gourmet Chef Kitchens Wine Cooler Extensive Selection of European Cabinetry Extensive Selection of Hardwood Floors for Living Area Extensive Selection of Natural Stones and Porcelains Private Elevator Entries with Stone Floor and Mirrored Wall or Choice of Clear, Etched or Reeded Glass Available Each Master Bath Shower has both standard and rain heads Frameless Shower Doors in all Master Baths Pre-Wired for Sound System 8’ Doors

Pet Friendly Walk Area

PENTHOUSE ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Outdoor Kitchen, Bar and Palm Deck

13 Exclusive Penthouses with Private Elevator Entries

State-of-the-Art Fitness Center

10 Sky Pools Available

Steam Room, Massage Room and Sauna

Enclosed Private garage with Storage Included (2 spaces)

Fire Pit

Soaring 12’ Ceilings with 12’ of Glass Heated Floors in Master Bath Upgraded Kitchen Appliance Package Premium Wine Cooler

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Pristine Private Garden

Premium Master Bath Fixtures TV in Master Bath Wood Floors In Living and Master Bedroom Pre-Wired for Electric Solar Shades or Curtains at all Windows

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WORLD

CL ASS LIVING

THE CIT Y OF

HOUSTON

FA S HIO N Houston is undeniably a very fashionable city. The Houston Galleria houses top designers and stores such as Versace, Chanel, Cartier, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Yves Saint Laurent, Carolina Herrera, Jimmy Choo, Armani and more. And if the Galleria isn’t enough, nestled in some of the finest neighborhoods, you will find shopping havens such as Highland Village, Uptown Park and Rice Village Arcade which all feature unique shops and boutiques as well as well-known designers.

CULINARY DELIGHTS Houstonians prefer the good life which inevitably includes good food. Luckily, with over 11,000 restaurants, there is never a shortage of culinary delights to satisfy your senses. From Tex-Mex to barbecue, burgers to sushi and everything in between, foodies will always have new spots to explore. Several renowned local eateries rival the culinary ingénue of acclaimed chefs around the world.

MUSEUM DISTRIC T Living in a city as rich and diverse as Houston allows for a deep appreciation and celebration of the arts. Houston is home to one of the country’s largest museum centers - The Museum District. Nestled within walking distance of each other, over 6 million people each year visit the 18 institutions which include the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Children’s Museum of Houston, The Menil Collection, the Contemporary Arts Museum and others. In one day, art aficionados and lovers alike can view one of only two Rembrandt paintings in Texas, one of the most highly renowned Surrealist collections in the country, and the world’s finest collection of over 750 gems and minerals.

HOUSTON SPORTS TE AMS In Houston, we don’t just work hard - we play hard. Houston has hosted such national events as the Super Bowl, World Series, All Star Games and the upcoming 2016 NCAA Final Four.

Our major teams are known worldwide and include the National Champion Houston Rockets,

Over 4.8 million patients visit the center each year. The campus spans 675 acres and encompasses 42 nonprofit and government institutions, including 13 teaching hospitals, two medical schools, four colleges of nursing, a dental college, a college of pharmacy and a college of optometry.

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featuring the world renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center and Texas Children’s Hospital.

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Houston is home to The Texas Medical Center, which is the world’s largest medical center

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Houston Texans and more.

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National Champion Houston Astros, MLS Cup winning Houston Dynamos, Houston Aeros,

THE GALLERIA

R IVER OAKS DISTR I C T

Home to Texas’ largest mall, and the seventh

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largest in America, the Galleria area has etched a name for itself as Houston’s #1 shopping destination. Hosting top tier designers and stores such as Versace, Chanel, Cartier, Neiman Marcus, Armani, Rolex, and a multitude of fine dining establishments capable of rivaling the culinary ingénue of acclaimed chefs around the world, the Galleria is undeniably Houston’s most fashionable destination.

Akris / Swiss fashion label Anne Fontaine / Women’s apparel Bonobos / Men’s clothing Brioni / Italian fashion house Brunello Cucinelli / Cashmere designs and men’s and women’s sportswear

Canali / Italian tailor-made suits for men Chopard / Swiss watches and jewelry De Boulle Diamond & Jewelry / Fine diamonds and luxury timepieces

Its economy, containing the 17th largest business

Diptyque / Parisian-based scented candles, perfumes,

district in the United States represents over 22

home fragrances and face and body care

percent of Houston’s Class A office space. It is

Dolce & Gabbana / Italian fashion house

fundamentally due to this bustling, diverse, and

Etro / Italian fashion house including men’s and women’s

culturally rich economy nestled in Houston’s

ready-to-wear clothing, shoes, jewelry and home decor

Galleria area that caused Price Water House

Giuseppe Zanotti / Italian shoemaker

Cooper to rank Houston the best U.S. city for

Intermix / Multi-brand fashion retailer

real estate investment in 2015 in their annual

John Lobb / Men’s and women’s ready-to-wear

emerging trends report. Ultimately, Arabella

Kiton / Custom men’s and women’s clothing and accessories

won’t just be a good project in a good market,

L’Occitane / Skin and bath products

but an exceptional opportunity in one of

Moncler / Outerwear for men, women and children

Houston’s most revered destinations.

Roberto Cavalli / Italian fashion designer Tom Ford/ American Fashion House

R E S TA U R A N T S Taverna / Italian cuisine Thirteen Pies / Wood-fired pizzas and hand-cut pasta Toulouse Cafe and Bar / Traditional bistro Le Colonial / Upscale French and Vietnamese American Food and Beverage (AF+B) / Upscale American in a tavern setting

S PA Equinox / an upscale fitness club and spa

E N T E R TA I N M E N T iPic / An eight-screen, 560-seat movie theater with dining and a bar/lounge will also operate in the center.

HOUSTON

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TOP 10 METROS

PERCENT OF JOBS RECOVERED THROUGH APRIL 2 014

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

THE OPPORTUNITY Houston EB5 is offering foreign investors: • A sound investment opportunity to complete capitalization of Arabella • Fast-track permanent, legal residency in the U.S. for investors and their qualified immediate family without the usual roadblocks and/or red tape of the traditional immigration process • The opportunity to share in the profits of the project Given that real estate investments remain much safer in nature than typical business investments— compounded with Houston’s strong economic environment— participants in Houston EB5’s Arabella project can expect a more reliable and timely return on their investment. Investors will become limited partners in Houston EB5’s development: Arabella, and not only share in the potential profits, but also have the opportunity to obtain green cards and future citizenship for their immediate family. Each of the Houston EB5 development projects are specifically selected because of their high quality and attention to detail, as well as their ability to generate a significant number of jobs.

Throughout the course of the project, the Houston EB5 team of professionals will work diligently to provide assistance at various stages of the EB-5 Program application process.

As your partner, the Houston EB5 Team will: • Help answer your questions throughout the EB-5 program process • Work with immigration attorneys to assist you with your I-526 petition

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• Keep detailed project and investment documentation to demonstrate that you have fulfilled all the requirements for your I-829 petition • Provide regular reports regarding the progress of the project, job creation data and the status of your funds.

EB5 TIMELINE INITIAL PROCESS 1 TO 2 MONTHS • Investor submits non-binding Indication of Interest agreement and Investor Suitability Questionnaire to Houston EB5.

• Pending approval, investor receives the Confidential Private Placement Memorandum.

• Investor signs and returns all documentation, including subscription agreement.

• Investor submits investment of $500,000 to Houston EB5 escrow account, plus a $50,000 administrative fee.

• Investor meets with immigration attorney on I-526 application.

• Investor files I-526 visa application with The United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS).

• The USCIS provides Houston EB5 with a receipt for investor’s I-526 application.

• Upon receipt from USCIS, the $500,000 investment is transferred to partnership account.

12 TO 16 MONTHS • United States Citizenship and Immigration Services grants approval of investor’s I-526 application.

• Upon approval, investor receives conditional Green Card.

21 TO 24 MONTHS

(AFTER APPROVAL)

• Investor files I-829 application to remove conditional status and receive a permanent Green Card. Houston EB5 must prove job creation on investor’s behalf.

2 TO 4 MONTHS • Once approved, conditional status of Green Card is removed and Green Card becomes permanent.

• Investor can apply for citizenship 5 years after receiving permanent Green Card.

The information contained herein should not be construed as research or investment advice. No warranty is given as to the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein, and the above estimates, whilst given in good faith, are subject to change without notice. Official information regarding immigration processing times can be found on the USCIS website.

PA S T HO U S T O N E B 5 P R O J EC T S

PRODUCT TYPE Luxury Apartments LOCATION Downtown Area Houston, Texas STATUS Under Construction / Fully Funded

PRODUCT TYPE

PRODUCT TYPE

Luxury Condominiums

Luxury Condominiums

LOCATION

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The Galleria Area

Downtown Area

Houston, Texas

Houston, Texas

STATUS

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Completed

Under Construction / Fully Funded

GE T TO KNOW HOUSTON EB5

Houston EB5 was founded in 2010 for the purpose of helping foreign investors receive permanent residency in the United States in return for making a qualified real estate investment. Houston EB5 is certified by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services as an EB-5 Regional Center in Houston, Texas.

With more than 25 years of real estate experience, the Houston EB5 team works to develop high quality residential high-rise, mid-rise, mixed-use and suburban projects. Through the years, the team has and continues to partner with industry experts. Houston EB5 has demonstrated long-term financial strength, which enables the organization to deliver world-class projects consistently. Houston EB5 has completed three successful raises for Astoria, Eighteen 25, and Marlowe projects, and has a 100% success rate on I-526 petition approvals.

RO BE R TO C O N T R E R AS P RINCIPA L Roberto Contreras has owned several highly successful businesses and has received national and international recognition, including Ernst and Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2002, and Time Magazine’s Visions of Tomorrow. In 2005, Mr. Contreras’ company, Cosentino USA, was recognized by INC. 500 as one of the top 50 fastest growing private companies in the USA. Mr. Contreras is the founder of St. Christopher Holdings, a Private

R A N D A L L D AV I S P R I N C I P A L Davis is a Pioneer of Houston’s mid and high-rise condo living. At 42 completed projects estimated at a value of over $1.2 billion, Davis has completed more hi-rise buildings than any developer in Texas. He has forged a reputation for sold-out, highly sought after residences that are unparalleled in design and concept. His developments in Houston and

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Equity firm with majority interests in 9 companies valued at over $125M.

other areas include Renoir, Gotham, Metropolis, Cosmopolitan, Hotel Icon, St. Germain and Metropolis Las Vegas.

ACHO A ZUIKE MANAGING DIRECTOR Acho Azuike is responsible for the general management of this Regional Center. Mr. Azuike oversees the identification and evaluation of potential investments that meet EB-5 program criteria. In addition, he manages Houston EB5’s compliance with all EB-5 program requirements, including reporting to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services as well as compliance with all relevant securities laws and regulations. Mr. Azuike has over 10 years of experience in the real estate industry ranging from real estate finance to real estate development.

E M I L I O G UZ M Á N E X E C U T I V E V P & C HIE F IN V E S T O R R E L AT IONS Emilio Guzmán is responsible for strategic client management communication, international partnerships & alliances, marketing, and investment compliance to enable the most effective business relations between investors and the company. Mr. Guzmán brings over 20 years of experience in real estate investment markets. As part of his continued studies, Mr. Guzmán obtained an Executive Certification from Harvard Business School in Real Estate Capitals, Partnerships and Portfolios.

C O N S U LTA N C Y T E A M CHARLES FOSTER LEGAL COUNSEL Charles Foster is the Chairman of Foster Global, the nation’s second largest immigration law firm with clientele including International Superstar Yao Ming. Foster Global is well recognized for providing top quality legal services to its clients. Houston EB5 has selected Mr. Foster to represent foreign investors participating in the Houston EB5 Regional Center Program. Mr. Foster is ex-president of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and currently sits on its board. He is also Chairman of the Texas Asian Society.

AM BASSADO R E DUAR DO AGUI R RE L E G A L C O U N S E L / H E A D C O N S U LTA N T

of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Ambassador Aguirre serves Houston EB5 as a great resource of information and representation between the organization, its clients and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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to Spain (2005-2009), he served for 2 ½ years, as the first Director

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W. Bush Administration. In addition to serving as U.S. Ambassador

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senior level executive positions for 7 ½ years during the President George

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LLC, an international consulting group. Ambassador Aguirre held three

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Ambassador Eduardo Aguirre is the CEO of Atlantic Partners Group,

Contact us for a private consultation with our team:

EMILIO GUZMÁN EXECUTIVE VP & C H I E F I N V E S T O R R E L AT I O N S

emilio.guzman@HoustonEB5.com ACHO AZUIKE MANAGING DIRECTOR

acho.azuike@HoustonEB5.com UNITED STATES

2506 W. Main Street, 5th Floor Houston, Texas 77098 281.565.1067

ROBERTO CONTRERAS, IV DIRECTOR, EAST ASIA

rciv@HoustonEB5.com CHINA

Jin Mao Tower 88 Century Avenue, 45th Floor Pudong, Shanghai 156.5270.7743

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