Rotary Club of Alabang Madrigal Business Park Green Card & American Citizenship Through Real Estate Investments   In this presentation, we will cover nine main topics that are listed in this slide. First, we will talk about what EB-5 is. We will then touch upon the reason why EB-5 might be a better choice thanRead more about EB-5 Visa Program Presentation to the members of Rotary Club of Alabang Madrigal Business Park[…]

Cryptocurrency is nothing new but it may open doors to increased opportunities in the global migration industry. Some countries are looking to attract foreign crypto investors with relaxed policies, including in the residency and citizenship by investment programs. “While many countries do not accept cryptocurrency, some of them, such as Vanuatu, seem to have procedures toRead more about The increasing role of cryptocurrency in the RCBI industry[…]

Many others have already written about the importance of using a broker-dealer in EB-5 offerings. [1] Broker-dealers are more than migration agents who mostly introduce investors to issuers. [2] In major EB-5 markets such as Vietnam, India, South Korea, Brazil, Russia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, EB-5 investors are highly educated and appreciate the difference between unlicensedRead more about The role of a broker-dealer in the new regulatory environment[…]

How and why did you get involved in the EB-5 industry?   The way I got involved in the EB-5 industry is an interesting detail of the story of my career. I used to run the Financial Institutions Derivative Sales desk of the Global Markets department of The Bank of New York Mellon. After 17 yearsRead more about They are demanding rigorous due diligence[…]

Did you know? Are we going to have the much-awaited EB-5 Reform bill pass Congress before June 30, 2021? That is the big question! Invest in the USA (IIUSA), the EB-5 Regional Center Program’s only industry trade association is worried. The Executive Director of the Association, Aaron Grau, has been sending emails to its membersRead more about Are we going to have the much-awaited EB-5 Reform bill pass Congress before June 30, 2021? That is the big question![…]

Effect of S 386 – Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2020, and its version of House bill H.R.1044   Did you know?   IIUSA, the foremost EB-5 industry advocate, reported that on December 2nd, 2020, the Senate passed S.386, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2020, its version of House bill H.R.1044. The billRead more about Effect of S 386 – Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2020, and its version of House bill H.R.1044[…]

Introduction to US Green Card through EB5 for Filipinos Webinar entitled, “Introduction to US Green Card through EB5 for Filipinos” hosted by ESME Philippines. Participants will discover how America EB5 Visa makes it possible for Filipinos (and other nationals) to obtain a green card in the United States!     Speakers Marko Issever, America EB5 VisaRead more about Introduction to US Green Card through EB5 for Filipinos[…]

Did you know?   Can put options held by EB-5 investors be permissible? Klasko Immigration successfully argues, “Yes”!!! In a recent blog, Klasko Immigration Law Partners (Klasko) announced that “On August 21, 2020, Judge Merrick Garland issued an Opinion on behalf of the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit in the case ofRead more about Can put options held by EB-5 investors be permissible?[…]

Did you know?   USCIS clarifies Redeployment rules of EB-5 As we know, an essential part of the EB-5 application, the I-526 petition, is the investment component. USCIS updated the policy last week and published it on July 24, 2020. The policy clearly explains what constitutes an eligible EB-5 investment. Besides, if the investment needsRead more about USCIS clarifies Redeployment rules of EB-5[…]

The Pandemic’s Five Silver Linings for the EB-5 Program   The unprecedented toll that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken affected many lives throughout the globe. Lives lost, dreams shattered, economies crumbled and, unemployment has soared. The list goes on. There are, however, a few interesting occurrences related to the pandemic: The possibility of a substantialRead more about The Pandemic’s Five Silver Linings for the EB-5 Program[…]

Did you know?   President Trump signed another executive order, suspending entry to the US through non-immigrant visa categories such as H-1B, L-1, J-1, and H-2B but relax! It still does not include EB-5!   In our last blog, we had reported that on April 22, 2020, President Trump signed an executive order that willRead more about President Trump signed another executive order[…]

Due diligence for an EB-5 project is about analyzing the ins and outs of the project chosen for green card qualification, focusing on the immigration, financial and business aspects.

Did you know?   President Trump signed an executive order, temporarily suspending immigration into the US, but relax, it does not include EB-5 and many other immigrant as well as non-immigrant categories!   Almost all of the news agencies have reported that President Trump signed an executive order last night that will limit immigration intoRead more about President Trump signed an executive order, temporarily suspending immigration into the US, but relax…[…]

EB-5 Visa Bulletin for April 2020 is out Did you know?   EB-5 Visa Bulletin for April 2020 is out   This week, USCIS held an EB-5 Stakeholder Engagement meeting. The EB-5 Visa Bulletin for April 2020 is out as well. The news on retrogression is getting better. Among the three countries that are subjectRead more about EB-5 Visa Bulletin for April 2020 is out[…]

IIUSA Filed a Lawsuit Naming the DHS and the USCIS as Defendants Did you know? IIUSA Filed a Lawsuit Naming the DHS and the USCIS as Defendants   Invest in the USA (IIUSA) reported that on March 2, 2020, they filed a lawsuit naming the Department of Homeland Security and the US Citizenship Immigration ServiceRead more about IIUSA Filed a Lawsuit Naming the DHS and the USCIS as Defendants[…]

    Webinar Outline: What is EB-5 and why is it relevant to a foreign student in an American college? Why is EB-5 a better choice than trying to obtain an H-1B or E-2 visa? How can a student obtain necessary funds for the required EB-5 investment amount? What is the best way to pickRead more about EB-5 Webinar for College Students Presented to Lynn University students on October 3rd, 2019[…]

IIUSA Reported Third Quarter Form I-526 adjudication trends Did you know? IIUSA Reported Third Quarter Form I-526 adjudication trends In this blog, we would like to summarize data on third-quarter 2019 (April-June) I-526 adjudication trends as published by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and reported by Invest in the USA (IIUSA). I-526Read more about IIUSA Reported Third Quarter Form I-526 adjudication trends[…]

2019 EB5 & Uglobal Immigration Expo Los Angeles     You can find the video of the conference from this link.   Phil Cohen: New insights on interpretations of the policy on redeployment Abteen Vaziri: Portfolio investment approach vs. single project approach Brad Stedem: Best practices EB-5 sponsors should follow Phil Cohen: Viability of makingRead more about 2019 EB5 & Uglobal Immigration Expo Los Angeles[…]

Minimum Investments going up, Targeted Employment Area Designations being redefined

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced new developments under the final rule to include

    Webinar Outline: What is EB-5 and why is it relevant to a foreign student in an American college? Why is EB-5 a better choice than trying to obtain an H-1B or E-2 visa? How can a student obtain necessary funds for the required EB-5 investment amount? What is the best way to pickRead more about EB-5 Webinar for College Students Presented to The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania students April 3rd, 2019[…]

  Webinar Outline: What is EB-5 and why is it relevant to a foreign student in an American college? Why is EB-5 a better choice than trying to obtain an H-1B or E-2 visa? How can a student obtain necessary funds for the required EB-5 investment amount? What is the best way to pick aRead more about EB-5 Webinar for College Students Presented to The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania students April 3rd, 2019[…]

Congress extended the EB-5 program untilSeptember 30, 2019 with no changes BUT!!!

In this blog, we would like to talk about briefly the extension of the EB-5 program but also give an update on immigration related issues that have hit the market in the last few days.

U.S. Congress created the EB-5 Program in 1990 to stimulate the U.S. economy through job creation and capital investment by foreign investors. In 1992, Congress created the Immigrant Investor Program, also known as the Regional Center Program. This sets aside EB-5 visas for participants who invest in commercial enterprises associated with regional centers approved byRead more about EB-5 Visas: Everything you need to know[…]

Yabancı yatırımcılara Amerika’da yatırım yapma ve bu vesile ile de yeşil kart sahibi olma imkânı tanıyan EB-5 vize programı pek çok bilinmeyeni de beraberinde getiriyor. Bu işe kimle girmeli, ne kadar para yatırmalı, paranın kaybedilme riski, işin sonunda green card sahibi nasıl olunuyor gibi yatırımcıların merak ettiği pek çok soruyu EB-5 üzerine uzmanlaşan, Türk asıllı,Read more about EB-5 Vizesi Nedir, Nasıl Alınır, Kimler Faydalanabilir[…]

Actualité Juive : Nous avons récemment entendu parler du Visa EB-5. Pouvez-vous nous expliquer à quoi celui-ci consiste ? Marko Issever : Tout ressortissant étranger qui souhaite immigrer aux États-Unis, doit obtenir un statut de résident permanent, la “Carte Verte”. Cela est possible par le biais du Visa EB-5. Le gouvernement américain a créé un programme d’investisseurs immigrantsRead more about En échange d’un investissement dans une entreprise qui crée des emplois, le statut de “résident permanent” est accordé au demandeur, son conjoint et ses enfants de moins de 21 ans.[…]