The Observatory Sun Valley, a Viceroy Resort
Rural EB-5 Project approved by USCIS
A Premier Resort Destination in Sun Valley
Sun Valley is a generational destination, popular among Hollywood celebrities, Silicon Valley moguls, business leaders, and families seeking a premier mountain lifestyle. Known for its world class skiing, natural beauty, privacy, and year-round recreation, Sun Valley has long held a unique position among America’s most prestigious resort communities The development project is located at the entrance to the City of Ketchum, ID, and consisted of a fully entitled 73-room resort hotel and 12 penthouse condominium residences. The vertical construction began in the fourth quarter of 2023.
$130.5M development of The Observatory Sun Valley, a Viceroy Resort includes:
- Land – 40,631 square feet entitled site
- Gross building size – 147,820 square feet
- 73 guest rooms (average size of approximately 420 square feet)
- 12 condominium residences (28,238 square feet)
- Four stories above grade building with three sub-grade levels (including parking)
- Architect: Hornberger + Worstell, Inc.
- Construction period from Q4 2023 to Q4 2026
The EB-5 Program Highlights
Minimum Investment Amount:
$800,000
Target EB-5 Investment Amount:
$42.4M (53 investors)
Total Investment Amount:
$130.5M
Projected Total Job Creation:
1,038 (Required: 530 / 95%+ cushion)
Mezzanine Debt Term:
3-Year Loan Term with Two 1-Year Extensions (3+1+1)
Project Status:
Vertical construction is anticipated to start in Q3 2023
Project Advantages
Job Cushion
The EB-5 fund will ultimately have a job cushion of approximately 96%.
Rural Project
The Observatory Sun Valley, a Viceroy Resort is in a rural area and qualifies for the annual 20% set-aside for rural projects per the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA).
I-526E Denial Repayment
Loan repayment guaranty by the development team in the event of an I-526E petition denial.
Secured Loan Structure
Construction completion guarantee and low-risk EB-5 mezzanine loan financing.
Completion Guarantee
Developer has unconditionally guaranteed the completion of the EB-5 project.
Regional Center Success
This is the 15th EB-5 fund offered by Golden Gate Global and follows a perfect track record of project approvals.
*Investment amount may change based on USCIS guidelines or the passage of an EB-5 Bill in Congress.
News
The Observatory Sun Valley, a Viceroy Resort Achieves Major Project Milestones for EB-5 Investors
Golden Gate Global is pleased to share construction and immigration updates for The Observatory Sun Valley, a Viceroy Resort, a rural EB-5 project located in the iconic resort destination, Sun Valley, Idaho.
EB-5 Project Update: Appellation Sun Valley Reaches 45% Construction Completion
The Appellation Sun Valley Hotel, an EB-5 investment project by Golden Gate Global , continues to make substantial progress on-site. As of April 2025, the project has reached approximately 45% completion, representing a key milestone in the development of this luxury property in the renowned mountain destination of Sun Valley, located in Ketchum, Idaho.
Investor in the Appellation Sun Valley EB-5 Project Has Received the Green Card: An Interview
An interview with Investor in the Appellation Sun Valley Rural TEA EB-5 project, who have received a U.S. Green Card. Real live immigration story.
Appellation Sun Valley Rural TEA EB-5 Project Awarded Form I-956F Exemplar Application Approval
Golden Gate Global, a leading California-based EB-5 regional center , received a Form I-956F project approval from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for its current Rural Targeted Employment Area (TEA) project, the Appellation Sun Valley . The decision continues GGG’s 100% USCIS project approval rate.
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