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American Energy EB5 Overview

American Energy EB5 is sponsored by the Arkoma Companies, an active investor in the US energy industry for over 40 years. The first Arkoma entity was founded in 1983 to manage upstream oil and gas investments on behalf of institutional investors. For more than 20 years, the company’s primary focus has been generating investment opportunities derived from in-house technical due diligence in the Haynesville Shale located in North Louisiana.

For its latest project, Arkoma has formed an investment vehicle, American Energy EB5, to meet the requirements of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program administered by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The project will qualify as a rural area project under the USCIS EB-5 program and investor funds will be used to participate in the development of new wells.

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*Metropolitan Commercial Bank does not participate in the offering or project other than in its capacity as a banking institution providing certain banking services. Metropolitan Commercial Bank is not responsible for any representations in the offering, does not enforse the offering or project, and is associated with the offering and project only in its role as a provider or banking services.

Enhance Economic Development and Drive Job Creation

American Energy EB5 is pursuing a low-risk strategy with proven partners to create jobs and return capital to investors.

Low-Risk Plan

The Haynesville Shale is well understood and one of the most prolific natural gas plays in the US. Over 7,000 horizontal wells have been drilled since 2007.

Rural EB5 Project

The project is located in a rural area qualifying investors for priority processing.

Proven Partners

Arkoma and its industry partners have successfully collaborated in development projects located in the Haynesville Shale across multiple iterations.

Exit Strategy

Cash flows from natural gas sales will return capital to investors, including a competitive preferred return.

USCIS Has Approved Our Form I-956F

We’re pleased to announce that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has approved the Form I-956F, Application for Approval of an Investment in a Commercial Enterprise, filed on behalf of American Energy EB5 I, LP. The approval notice is dated April 30, 2026.

This confirms that USCIS has reviewed and approved the project’s business plan, investment structure, and job-creation methodology under the EB-5 Regional Center Program. We are now accepting investor subscriptions.

Form I-956F approval notice, September 3, 2024. Read the full notice (PDF)

Your Investment by the numbers

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Strategic Investment in the Natural Gas Market

Arkoma and its industry partner, a Taiwanese Energy Firm, have leased private mineral rights and now have control of over 15,000 acres in North Louisiana.

The plan is to drill and complete wells targeting the Haynesville Shale formation, one of the lowest cost and lowest risk areas for producing natural gas within the US.

American Energy EB5 will be participating in drilling and completion of new wells with a minority interest alongside a proven operator and other industry partners. The relatively short period of time between the commencement of drilling and the receipt of operating revenue can dramatically accelerate repayment to investors.

Project location

Haynesville Production and LNG Terminals

We are Driven by Vision, Collaboration, and Diligence

Our team is comprised of experienced energy investment and technical professionals focused on low-risk capital allocation and stewardship of our investment partner’s capital.

Francisco Alvarez

Managing Partner

Francisco has been with Arkoma for over a decade and leads new ventures and investments across multiple industries. He manages all of the key relationships with industry partners for Arkoma’s projects in the Haynesville Shale in North Louisiana. Francisco holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Illinois-Chicago.

Brent Grundberg

Partner

Brent has founded multiple successful operating companies and investment platforms across the energy spectrum including a partnership with Arkoma formed in 2018. He has extensive transaction experience and was trained as an institutional investor within large financial institutions before pivoting to more entrepreneurial ventures. Brent holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Washington.

Jennifer Alvarez

Chief Operating Officer

Jennifer is head of asset management at Arkoma. She provides leadership for day-to-day operations and is responsible for overseeing marketing, investor relations, accounting and investor reporting. Jennifer holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the Western Institute of Technology in Mexico and a Financial Management certification from the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education.

Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to our guide on the EB-5 investment and visa process. Here, we address common questions about investing in the program and applying for U.S. permanent residency. Explore our answers to learn more about how our program works and how it can benefit you.

To learn more about the EB-5 Visa process or for additional application details, please visit the USCIS website.

What is the EB-5 Program?

Under this USCIS program, investors (and their spouses and unmarried children under 21) are eligible to apply for lawful permanent residence (become a Green Card holder) by making the necessary investment in a commercial enterprise in the United States by creating and preserving 10-permanent full-time jobs for qualified U.S. workers with its investment. Learn more.

What is the minimum required amount of capital to be invested in order to apply for an EB-5 Visa?

The minimum investment amount varies from project to project depending on its location. American Energy EB-5 is requiring a minimum $800,000 USD investment, since it is a project located in areas called Targeted Employment Areas (TEA) where job-creation is needed the most.

Can an EB-5 visa application be denied?

Yes, aside from applying and making the investment, the USCIS requires several factors to be met in order to approve the permanent residency.

What happens to my investment if my EB-5 visa is not approved?

The investment will remain in place and will be returned per the project’s agreed timeline.

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