For international buyers, investing in Miami preconstruction can offer more than a future home or investment property. Select developments now offer opportunities connected to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, giving qualifying foreign investors and their families a potential pathway to U.S. permanent residency.

The program was created to encourage foreign investment in U.S. projects that generate American jobs. For eligible investors, it can provide a path to a green card without employer or family sponsorship.

Miami has become an especially attractive market for this type of investment. With major new developments, globally recognized brands, and strong international appeal, several luxury projects are now incorporating EB-5 opportunities into their investment structures.

So, how does it work—and which Miami developments should international buyers have on their radar?

EB-5 in Simple Terms

EB-5 allows qualifying foreign investors to pursue U.S. permanent residency by investing in an eligible U.S. project that creates jobs.

Currently, the required investment is generally $1.05 million, or $800,000 for qualifying projects located in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) or certain infrastructure projects. The investment must meet EB-5 requirements, including supporting the creation of at least 10 full-time U.S. jobs.

One important distinction: simply purchasing a condo does not automatically qualify you for EB-5. The investment must be made through an approved EB-5 structure connected to the development.

For investors who qualify, the potential benefits extend beyond the investment itself. A spouse and unmarried children under 21 can also be included, giving the family the opportunity to live, work, and study in the United States as permanent residents.

Because EB-5 combines immigration and investment considerations, buyers should work with an experienced immigration attorney and financial professionals before making a decision.

For international buyers already considering Miami real estate, however, an EB-5-participating development can add an entirely different dimension to the investment—combining Miami's real estate opportunities with the possibility of building a future in the United States.

 

Top 7 EB-5 VISA Miami Preconstruction Condo Projects

ORA by Casa Tua  

 

Location: Brickell

Completion: 2029

• Developers: Fortune International Group and Casa Tua

• Architect: Arquitectonica

• Interior Designer: m2atelier

Casa Tua has evolved from its celebrated South Beach restaurant into a global hospitality brand, with new locations in Italy and France, encompassing private members’ clubs and boutique hotels. Rising 77 stories in Brickell, ORA by Casa Tua will bring the brand’s heartfelt approach to residential living to 533 fully furnished residences, with Italian-inspired interiors and floor plans spanning from studios to four bedrooms.

Resort-style amenities include a rooftop pool and lounge, a two-floor fitness and wellness center with a hammam, a three-story sky garden and sculpture garden, and private event spaces. Casa Tua will also operate four food and beverage concepts and a gourmet market within the tower.

ORA is one of the Miami condos offering short-term rental flexibility, including seasonal use or participation in the project’s rental program, along with the added appeal of an immigration strategy.

 

House by Shigeru Ban  

 

 

Location: Design District/Buena Vista

Completion: 2029

• Developer: Yakol Capital Partners

• Architects: Pritzker Prize Laureate Shigeru Ban and ODP Architects

• Interior Designer: Milan-based Dexelance

Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning Japanese architect Shigeru Ban, “House” will mark his first residential project in Florida. The 12-story, 320-residence development offering one- to four-bedroom condos will span an entire city block, bringing Ban’s signature architectural themes of sustainability, natural materials, and biophilic design to Miami.

Lifestyle offerings include a rooftop pool, indoor padel courts, fitness and wellness facilities, children’s spaces, event areas, and ground-floor retail and dining. 

Located within a Qualified Opportunity Zone, the mid-rise project will combine globally recognized architectural pedigree with a compelling EB-5 investment opportunity at the lower $800,000 threshold.

 

OKAN Tower 

 

 

Location:  Downtown Miami

Completion: 2027

• Developer: Turkey’s Okan Group

• Architect and Interior Designer: Behar Font & Partners

Inspired by the graceful form of a tulip blossom, Okan Tower will rise 70 stories in Downtown Miami, bringing Hilton hospitality to a striking mixed-use development. 

The tower will combine 236 short-term rental condo-hotel units, 163 luxury residences, 316 Hilton hotel suites, and 64,000 square feet of office space, with separate elevators and amenities designed for each residential category. Condo-hotel floor plans range from studios to two bedrooms, while private residences offer a choice of one- to three-bedroom layouts.

Luxury residences will feature access to a 70th-floor rooftop pool deck, a wellness spa and fitness center, an owner’s lounge, and a wine cellar, theater, and more. Condo-hotel owners will enjoy dedicated resort-style amenities and can participate in the Hilton rental program, with professional hospitality services available across the property.

The appeal is threefold: Hilton-backed hospitality, the potential for short-term rental income, and access to the lower $800,000 EB-5 threshold through Okan Tower’s designation as a Targeted Employment Area (TEA).

 

Edge House 

 

Location: Edgewater

Completion: 2028

• Developer: Peru-based Grupo T&C

• Architect: Kobi Karp Architects

• Interior Designer: Adriana Hoyos Design Studio

The 57-story Edge House will be designed as the neighborhood’s first biosecure development and one of many with LEED certification, incorporating advanced air, water, and surface purification through its wellness partnership with Clear. 

The modern tower will feature 608 turnkey residences with refined interiors and furnishings, and amenities comprising two resort-style pools, a fitness and wellness center, coworking spaces, a residents’ lounge, kids’ club, podcast studio, and gourmet market. Layouts range from studios to three bedrooms.

With no rental restrictions, owners will have significant flexibility and can select lockout residences offering the option to use or rent separate portions of the residence. Only a limited number of EB-5 investment slots have been made available through the project’s structured financing.

 

Meliá Miami Brickell  

 

 

Location: Brickell

Completion: 2027

• Developer: Urban Network Capital Group (UNCG) and Meliá Hotels International

• Architect: DTI Architects

• Interior Designer: Concepto Taller de Arquitectura and Adriana Hoyos Design Studio

Marking Meliá Hotels & Resorts’ first branded residences in the US, the eight-story project will bring 110 fully furnished condo-hotel units to Brickell, with a choice of studio to one-bedroom layouts.

Each residence will feature wellness-focused details including circadian lighting, probiotic diffusers, vitamin-C shower filters, and ambient systems designed for well-being, complemented by a rooftop pool and bar, a restaurant, a gym, and a spa with cold plunges and BrainTap therapy.

Designed primarily for investors, owners will be able to use their residence for up to 30 days a year while choosing between independent third-party rentals and Meliá’s professionally managed program. Select residences are also eligible for EB-5.

 

ELLE Residences  

 

 

Location: Edgewater

Completion: 2028

• Developer: Vertical Developments and UNCG

• Architect: Behar Font & Partners

• Interior Designer: The One Atelier

Few EB-5 eligible developments in Miami make as strong a statement about fashion and design as ELLE Residences Miami. 

Bringing an ELLE-approved aesthetic to Edgewater, the 26-story tower will feature 189 turnkey homes that blend mid-century modern design with French elegance and tropical warmth, with a choice of one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Additionally, two floors of amenities will be anchored by a French Riviera-inspired rooftop pool, a residents’ lounge, spa, high-tech fitness center, meditation garden, open-air cinema, café, and restaurant.

For international buyers, the project pairs ELLE’s style pedigree with short-term rental flexibility through a fully managed program. Additionally, its EB-5 structure offers qualifying investors access to the lower $800,000 threshold.

 

The William 

 

 

Location: North Miami Beach

Completion: 2029

• Developer: Blue Road and Ilia Development Group

• Architect: Carlos Ott and Behar Font & Partners

• Interior Designer: Urban Robot Associates

Named after one of the city’s earliest landowners, The William will offer a contemporary interpretation of the city’s architectural character by world-renowned architect Carlos Ott. The 26-story tower will feature 374 residences with views of the nearby nature preserve, offering a choice of studio to three-bedroom floor plans.

Its 40,000 square feet of amenities include a rooftop pickleball court, a ninth-floor pool deck with summer kitchens, a fitness center, club room, coworking center, children’s playroom, self-serve market, and 4,500 square feet of retail.

The William holds a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) designation, allowing qualifying investors to access the lower $800,000 EB-5 threshold, while monthly rentals provide additional income flexibility.

 

Special Mention: Nexo Residences

Another brand-new EB-5 VISA investment condo project in Miami is Nexo Residences. The short-term rental-friendly development received its Temporary Certificate of Occupancy this August, bringing 254 turnkey residences to North Miami Beach, with a choice of studios to four-bedroom layouts.

Developed by Fortune International Group in partnership with Blue Road and designed in collaboration with internationally acclaimed architect Carlos Ott, the 15-story development pairs contemporary design with a tech-forward, resort-style amenity package. Residents have access to a pool with a sun shelf, two spas, an indoor-outdoor fitness center with a virtual trainer, a rooftop open-air observatory deck, and a two-story tech hub with a café. Call, text, or email us for further information.

Conclusion:

For international buyers, Miami’s EB-5 participating developments offer an opportunity to look beyond traditional real estate investment. With the right project and professional guidance, an investment can potentially become part of a much bigger plan—combining Miami real estate with the possibility of building a future in the United States.