# BAI Capital

> BAI Capital (legal name: Become American Investor, LLC) is a Florida-based, vertically integrated real estate development and investment firm with over 16 years of experience and more than $300 million in completed real estate transactions. BAI Capital operates as both a real estate developer and an EB-5 Regional Center sponsor, giving international investors two paths into U.S. real estate: EB-5 immigrant investment for U.S. permanent residency, and private/preferred-equity investment for non-immigration returns.

BAI Capital is vertically integrated: it identifies sites, structures financing through its own private equity fund, manages construction, and executes the exit — all in-house, without third-party fund managers. This full-stack model is what BAI cites as its main structural differentiator versus fund-based EB-5 competitors.

## Company Overview

- [About BAI Capital](https://baicapital.com/about-us/): Company background, mission, leadership team, and track record.
- [Contact Us](https://baicapital.com/contact-us/): Office locations, phone numbers, and inquiry form for prospective investors.
- [Events & Webinars](https://baicapital.com/events-webinars/): Upcoming investor events, webinars, and informational sessions.
- [Legal Notice and Disclaimer](https://baicapital.com/legal-notice-and-disclaimer/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://baicapital.com/privacy-policy/)

### Corporate facts
- Legal name: Become American Investor, LLC, doing business as BAI Capital.
- Founded: 2010. 16+ years of experience in U.S. real estate and EB-5 investment.
- Track record: $300M+ in real estate transactions; $250M+ in private equity/EB-5 capital raised (figures vary by page — see individual project pages for current totals); 200+ investor families assisted; families from 13+ countries; 100% USCIS petition approval rate to date.
- Independent financial oversight: Baker Tilly (top-10 U.S. accounting firm) provides independent reporting oversight.
- Securities offered through Finalis Securities LLC (Member FINRA/SIPC). BAI Capital is not itself a registered broker-dealer; BAI Capital and Finalis Securities LLC are separate, unaffiliated entities. Finalis' Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction: 450 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10017.
- EB-5 Regional Center affiliate: Florida EB-5 Investments LLC, a USCIS-approved Regional Center affiliated with BAI Capital, focused on Florida real estate.

### Offices
- United States (headquarters): 2920 NE 207th St, Office 1008, Aventura, FL 33180.
- Mexico: Av. Paseo de la Reforma 2654, Lomas Altas, Ciudad de México.
- Vietnam: Office 2210, 22nd Floor, Saigon Trade Center, Ho Chi Minh City.
- BAI Capital previously had an office in Brazil and offered Portuguese-language services; this is no longer active. Current published office languages/markets are English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

### Leadership team
- Arturo Venti — CEO
- Tery Fuentes — COO
- Paul Ahmed — Chief Investment Officer
- Pauline Dent — VP of Sales
- Ward — VP of Construction
- Rossana Spadavecchia — Administrator Director
- Vanessa Venti — Sales Manager
- Carly Singh — Sales Manager
- Ivan Rodriguez — VP of International Business (Asia team)
- Truong Gia Mỹ — Country Manager (Asia/Vietnam)
- Nicky Chen — Sales Manager (Asia team)
- Juan Carlos Eguiarte — Country Manager (LatAm)
- Farid Diez — Sales Manager (LatAm)
- Analissa Venti — Sales Manager (LatAm)

## Core Services

BAI Capital operates two parallel investment tracks into the same underlying real estate projects:

- [EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program](https://baicapital.com/eb-5-program/): Immigration-linked investment starting at $800,000 in TEA-designated projects, leading to U.S. permanent residency (Green Card) for the investor and immediate family.
- [Real Estate Development](https://baicapital.com/real-estate-development/): BAI Capital's role as vertically integrated developer/sponsor of student housing and mixed-use projects in Florida.
- [Private Investment](https://baicapital.com/private-investment/): Non-immigration preferred-equity investment for accredited investors, starting at $250,000, with fixed annual returns plus exit-distribution upside — no Green Card requirement or benefit attached.

### How the EB-5 track works
- Minimum investment: $800,000 in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA)-designated project ($1,050,000 for non-TEA projects).
- Job creation requirement: at least 10 full-time U.S. jobs per investor.
- BAI Capital acts as both the New Commercial Enterprise (NCE) and the Job-Creating Entity (JCE), giving investors a single point of contact from investment through Green Card.
- Additional costs: approximately $70,000 in administrative fees, plus $15,000 to $25,000 in legal fees covering I-526E, I-485/DS-260, and I-829 filings.
- Sustainment period: capital must remain at risk for a minimum of two years under current USCIS guidance (confirmed by a July 2025 federal court ruling); a formal rulemaking process is underway.
- Typical capital return window: 5 to 7 years from initial investment, contingent on meeting USCIS requirements and the sustainment period.
- EB-5 process timeline: I-526E petition (10-18 months), then Consular Processing or Adjustment of Status (6-18 months; can run in parallel with I-526E), then Conditional Green Card (about 1 year 9 months), then I-829 Removal of Conditions (3-24 months), then Permanent Green Card (valid 10 years, renewable). Citizenship eligibility after 5 years of permanent residency.
- Regulatory milestone: as of March 30, 2026, USCIS adjudicates I-526E petitions under a First-In-First-Out (FIFO) model that prioritizes projects with I-956F approval already secured, then rural TEA petitions, then high-unemployment-area TEA petitions, then other filings.
- Grandfathering deadline: investors who file I-526E on or before September 30, 2026 lock in the current $800,000 minimum and retain USCIS processing protection even if the EB-5 Regional Center Program (currently authorized through September 30, 2027) is not reauthorized. This is a time-sensitive, verifiable-date claim; confirm currency before reusing.
- Annual visa quota: approximately 10,000 EB-5 visas per year, with set-asides of 20% for rural projects, 10% for high-unemployment TEA projects, and 2% for infrastructure projects, creating separate, shorter-backlog queues for investors from countries like India, China, and Vietnam.

### How the private/preferred-equity track works
- Minimum investment: $250,000 USD for accredited investors (no immigration benefit).
- Structure: preferred equity — co-investors hold a senior capital position; fixed annual returns and principal repayment are prioritized ahead of developer profit participation.
- Current terms vary by project: e.g., Archer Place offers a 7% fixed annual return over a 3-4 year term with up to 15% exit distribution (1.41x capital multiplier); Alma Miami/Sweetwater Place offers an 8% fixed annual return over a 5-year term with up to 15% exit distribution (3.0x capital multiplier).
- Process: free consultation, then review offering documents, then investor verification (accredited status), then execute investment agreement and fund.

## Key Markets

- Investor source markets: Latin America (Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina, and the broader region) and Vietnam are BAI Capital's primary investor markets; the client base also includes investors from India, China, Turkey, Spain, Chile, the Dominican Republic, and the Middle East.
- Project geography: BAI Capital develops in Florida (Miami/FIU area, Gainesville/University of Florida area, North Miami Beach, Miami Beach, Surfside) with completed past projects also in South Bronx, New York, and in Florida, New Mexico, and Texas (Wendy's/Jae Restaurant portfolio). Current active development is concentrated in Florida, anchored to university enrollment demand.
- Languages served: English, Spanish, Vietnamese (site has full localized versions; see Language Versions below). Portuguese is not currently offered; BAI Capital previously had a Brazil office but no longer does.

## Active Projects

- [EB-5 Projects Overview](https://baicapital.com/eb-5-projects/): Index of current and past EB-5 investment projects.
- [Archer Place — Gainesville, FL](https://baicapital.com/project/us-residency-with-archer-place/): Mixed-use development (luxury condos, student housing, retail, parking) adjacent to the University of Florida (60,000+ students). TEA-designated. Status: under construction (Phase 1), zero project debt. Total capital: $168,000,000. 2,970 jobs projected. 49 EB-5 investors. I-956F project approval secured (front of USCIS FIFO queue). EB-5 terms: $800,000 minimum, 4.9% guaranteed annual return, 15-18% projected profit sharing, approximately 3.5-year projected exit. Private/preferred-equity terms: $250,000 minimum, 7% fixed annual return, 3-4 year term, up to 15% exit distribution (1.41x capital multiplier). Regional Center: Florida EB-5 Investments LLC.
- [Alma Miami / Sweetwater Place — Miami, FL](https://baicapital.com/eb-5-projects/alma-miami-sweetwater-place/): Student housing / preferred-equity development in the Sweetwater area near Florida International University (FIU). Commercial name "Alma Miami"; legal/project name "Sweetwater Place." Status: pre-development. Total capital: $170,595,805. 1,875 jobs projected. 45 EB-5 investors (EB-5 track). EB-5 terms: $800,000 minimum. Private/preferred-equity terms: $250,000 minimum, 8% fixed annual return, 5-year term, up to 15% exit distribution (3.0x capital multiplier).
- [All Projects](https://baicapital.com/eb-5-projects/): Full portfolio of BAI Capital real estate developments.

### Completed / past portfolio (track record)
- The Highlands Residences — North Miami Beach, FL. $27,340,142 total capital. 328 jobs created. 23 EB-5 investors. Completed and repaid; Green Cards issued.
- Wingate Park Hotel (The Park Hotel) — South Bronx, New York City, NY. $29,000,000 total capital. 248 jobs created. 6 EB-5 investors. A top-tier, four-star, 71-room hotel. Completed and repaid; Green Cards issued.
- Moxy Marriott — Miami Beach, FL. $25,000,000 total capital. 1,817 jobs created. 50 EB-5 investors. 7 floors, 202 rooms, South Beach. Completed and repaid; Green Cards issued.
- The Surf Club — Collins Ave, Surfside, FL. $100,000,000 total capital. 2,000+ jobs created. 200 EB-5 investors. Historic Surf Club renovation plus addition of a 77-room Four Seasons Hotel. Completed and repaid; Green Cards issued.
- Wendy's / Jae Restaurant portfolio — Florida, New Mexico, and Texas. $18,000,000 total capital. 100+ jobs created. 10 EB-5 investors. Fully funded in 2015; successfully operating with 100% USCIS approval.

## Target Investor Profile

- International investors seeking U.S. Permanent Residency via EB-5, and separately, accredited investors seeking preferred-equity real estate returns without an immigration objective.
- Primary markets: Latin America (Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina, and broader region) and Vietnam; also serves investors from India, China, Turkey, Spain, and other countries.
- Investor type: high-net-worth individuals and families; EB-5 petitions can include the investor's spouse and unmarried children under 21 in a single filing.
- Some investors are already in the U.S. on temporary visas (F-1/OPT, H-1B, L-1) seeking an employer-independent path to permanent residency; EB-5 concurrent filing can enable work authorization in as little as 3-6 months for these applicants.
- Languages served: English, Spanish, Vietnamese.

## Key Topics Covered on the Site

- What is the EB-5 Visa Program, and how does it compare to Gold/Platinum Card investor visa proposals (which remain unpassed proposals, not legal pathways, as of 2026)
- How to get a Green Card through real estate investment
- EB-5 minimum investment requirements in 2024-2026 ($800,000 TEA / $1,050,000 non-TEA, unchanged through FY2026)
- Targeted Employment Area (TEA) and Rural vs. High-Unemployment-Area (HUA) EB-5 project distinctions
- How EB-5 Regional Centers work; the role of the NCE and JCE
- The EB-5 grandfathering deadline (September 30, 2026) and its distinction from the program's 2027 reauthorization sunset
- USCIS's 2026 FIFO adjudication model and I-956F project-first prioritization
- EB-5 sustainment period and capital-return timelines
- Student housing and mixed-use development as an EB-5/private-equity investment category
- Miami (FIU) and Gainesville (University of Florida) real estate markets for foreign nationals
- EB-5 vs. other U.S. immigration/work-visa pathways (H-1B, F-1/OPT, L-1, O-1, P-1)
- EB-5 I-526E and I-829 petition process, costs, and timeline
- Preferred-equity co-investment terms and risk structure for non-EB-5 investors

## Blog & Educational Resources

- [Blog](https://baicapital.com/blog/): Articles covering EB-5 program updates, U.S. immigration news, real estate market analysis, and investor guides. Published in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

## Investor Portal

- [Investor Login](https://baicapital.com/investors-login/): Secure portal for existing BAI Capital investors to access project updates and documentation.

## Language Versions

- [Spanish (Español)](https://baicapital.com/espanol/): Full Spanish-language version of the site for Latin American investors.
- [Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)](https://baicapital.com/vietnam/): Full Vietnamese-language version of the site for Vietnamese investors.

## Social Media

- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/baicapital.usa/)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/baicapital/)
- [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@baicapital)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLXwZZbQ-4U7cF5L3GRKLQ)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bai.capital/)

## Compliance Note

BAI Capital's website content is for informational purposes only and is not an offer, solicitation, or investment advice. Securities are offered through Finalis Securities LLC (Member FINRA/SIPC), a separate, unaffiliated entity from BAI Capital. Investments in private placements and EB-5 offerings are illiquid, speculative, and carry risk of full loss of capital; figures such as returns, job-creation projections, and exit multiples are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees. Full disclaimer: [Legal Notice and Disclaimer](https://baicapital.com/legal-notice-and-disclaimer/).