FAY Investment Group Debuts Villa Roma EB-5 Project for Indian Investors Seeking U.S. Residency
New Delhi, May 15, 2026: FAY Investment Group has officially launched Villa Roma EB-5, a high-stakes real estate redevelopment project in Upstate New York tailored for Indian investors seeking U.S. residency. The initiative focuses on the transformation of the historic 434-acre Villa Roma Resort in the Catskills region into a modern, all-season hospitality destination. Because the project is situated within a Rural Targeted Employment Area (TEA), it offers investors a reduced $800,000 investment threshold and eligibility for priority visa processing, FAY Investment Group said in a press release.
The $52.1 million Property Improvement Programme is scheduled to span 25 months, during which the resort will remain operational. The redevelopment includes the renovation of 139 hotel rooms and 232 timeshare units, the construction of a new conference center, and upgrades to recreational facilities and employee housing. Positioned near New York City, the project leverages over five decades of operating history to support a year-round business model catering to leisure and group tourism.
From a compliance standpoint, the project is structured to exceed the job creation requirements mandated by the U.S. EB-5 program. An independent economic analysis projects the creation of 777 jobs—surpassing the 640 required for the $51.2 million EB-5 capital raise—resulting in approximately 12.14 jobs per investor. The investment follows a preferred equity model with a targeted five-year horizon and multiple exit strategies, including refinancing or asset sale.
FAY Investment Group noted that the project is designed to meet the surging demand from Indian investors for residency-linked opportunities with clear operational visibility. The company stated that “Villa Roma EB-5 has been designed to align hospitality asset redevelopment with the structural advantages of a Rural TEA EB-5 project, including lower investment thresholds, projected job creation visibility, priority processing eligibility, and a clearly defined investment framework.”
The project is supported by a consortium of institutional partners in construction, design, and fund administration to ensure operational transparency. FAY Investment Group highlighted that the initiative reflects their broader strategy of “identifying underutilised hospitality assets with strong fundamentals and unlocking value through structured capital deployment and active asset management.”
