USCIS is changing EB-5 regulations in the very near future, and a dramatic shift in the industry is inevitable. Today, Mark and Mona are joined by Julia Park, Managing Director of AAEB5, to discuss the increased interest in EB-5 leading up to the likely policy changes. They cover the minimum investment increase and its consequences as well as the pros and cons of the two types of Regional Centers.

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In addition to a green card, EB-5 investors want their capital back as quickly as possible. Today, Mark and Mona are joined by Devin Williams, President of EB-5 GLOBAL, to explain how to identify projects with an alignment of financial incentives that benefit both the developer and the EB-5 investor. They cover the differences between debt and equity projects, the risk of high debt, and the value of conservative financial projections.

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EB-5 is arguably the most complicated immigration case to prepare, so it is in your best interest to hire an attorney who understands the nuances of the program. Today, Mark and Mona are joined by David Hirson, one of EB-5 Investors Magazine’s Top 25 Attorneys of 2017, to discuss the differences between Regional Centers and direct investment. They cover the factors to consider in deciding between the two investment options, the common mistakes among applicants and attorneys, and the value of working with an experienced immigration lawyer.

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With cross-training at the Immigrant Investor Program Office, a new level of detail is necessary in writing business plans for EB-5. Today, Mark and Mona are joined by Suzanne Lazicki of Lucid Professional Writing to discuss common adjudicator complaints around credibility and consistency. They also cover the current EB-5 standstill, the Visa Bulletin, and Suzanne’s well-researched blog.

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Of the CBI countries, those located in the Caribbean Islands remain popular because they offer easy passport access, and Antigua and Barbuda is no exception. Today, Mark, Mona and Rebecca are joined by Charmaine Quinland-Donovan to discuss the advantages of the country’s citizenship program and the three different investment options. They cover the quick turnaround time from filing to approval, the residency requirements, and who qualifies as a dependent.

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With issues around retrogression in the EB-5 program, aspiring investors are looking for alternative strategies. Today Dr. Christofer Ashby joins Mark, Mona and Rebecca to discuss the E-2 program in Grenada as a stepping stone to the US EB-5.

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Updates from the USCIS Investor Program Office and Stakeholder’s Engagement.

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The complex program that is EB-5 can confound investors, lawyers, and developers alike. Osvaldo ‘Ozzie’ Torres, a sought-after EB-5 expert, joins Mark and Mona to discuss the INs and OUTs of administrative fees for EB-5 funds.

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Immigration Attorney Bernard Wolfsdorf joins Mona and Mark to sift through what those proposed changes mean. They address the probable increase of minimum investment, the proposed reforms around set-asides, and the possibility of concurrent filing. They also explore the current climate around immigration in the US and to assess what the proposed changes to EB-5 might look like in practice.


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