EB-5 Investment Voice

Lobby groups have spent the last several years working to pass a long-term EB-5 reform and reauthorization package. Today, Mark and Mona are joined by Hunter Bates and Hans Rickhoff of Akin Group to discuss the EB-5 lobbying groups active on Capitol Hill. They cover key congressional players in the space, the challenge of reaching a consensus between urban and rural interests, and the impact of the current administration’s overall immigration policy.If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates.Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.comTo discover the show notes on this episode as well as other topics, information, and resources; please head over to http://www.MShahLaw.com/Podcasts

In the last five years, the SEC seems to have made EB-5 a major priority. Today, Mark and Mona are joined by leading SEC defense attorney Edward Gartenberg to explain how the EB-5 program falls under SEC jurisdiction. They cover proceeds and broker-dealer violations, the issuer exemption, and the potential consequences of breaking securities laws—regardless of your intentions.If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates.Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.comTo discover the show notes on this episode as well as other topics, information, and resources; please head over to http://www.MShahLaw.com/Podcasts

In the last five years, the SEC seems to have made EB-5 a major priority. Today, Mark and Mona are joined by leading SEC defense attorney Edward Gartenberg to explain how the EB-5 program falls under SEC jurisdiction. They cover proceeds and broker-dealer violations, the issuer exemption, and the potential consequences of breaking securities laws—regardless of your intentions.If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates.Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.comTo discover the show notes on this episode as well as other topics, information, and resources; please head over to http://www.MShahLaw.com/Podcasts

When EB5 Capital was founded in 2007, it was among the first of the Regional Centers. Today, Mark and Mona are joined by Brian Ostar, Senior VP and Director of Global Operations, to discuss how the Regional Center space has changed over the years. They cover the two major categories of Regional Center, the impact of retrogression in China, and the underlying cause of the current discrepancy in interest rates.If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates.Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.comTo discover the show notes on this episode as well as other topics, information, and resources; please head over to http://www.MShahLaw.com/Podcasts

When EB5 Capital was founded in 2007, it was among the first of the Regional Centers. Today, Mark and Mona are joined by Brian Ostar, Senior VP and Director of Global Operations, to discuss how the Regional Center space has changed over the years. They cover the two major categories of Regional Center, the impact of retrogression in China, and the underlying cause of the current discrepancy in interest rates.If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates.Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.comTo discover the show notes on this episode as well as other topics, information, and resources; please head over to http://www.MShahLaw.com/Podcasts

Mona and Mark are joined by the living legend himself... Ira Kurzban! Ira talks about why he doesn't like the current EB5 proposal, how it could be better, and the work he is doing with Immigrant's List.Visit http://www.ImmigrantsList.org/ to learn more.If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates.Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.comTo discover the show notes on this episode as well as other topics, information, and resources; please head over to http://www.MShahLaw.com/Podcasts

Mona and Mark are joined by the living legend himself... Ira Kurzban! Ira talks about why he doesn't like the current EB5 proposal, how it could be better, and the work he is doing with Immigrant's List.Visit http://www.ImmigrantsList.org/ to learn more.If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates.Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.comTo discover the show notes on this episode as well as other topics, information, and resources; please head over to http://www.MShahLaw.com/Podcasts

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.If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates.Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.comTo discover the show notes on this episode as well as other topics, information, and resources; please head over to http://www.MShahLaw.com/Podcasts

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.If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates.Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.comTo discover the show notes on this episode as well as other topics, information, and resources; please head over to http://www.MShahLaw.com/Podcasts

If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates.Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.comTo discover the show notes on this episode as well as other topics, information, and resources; please head over to http://www.MShahLaw.com/Podcasts

If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates.Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.comTo discover the show notes on this episode as well as other topics, information, and resources; please head over to http://www.MShahLaw.com/Podcasts

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.If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates.Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.comTo discover the show notes on this episode as well as other topics, information, and resources; please head over to http://www.MShahLaw.com/Podcasts

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.If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates.Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.comTo discover the show notes on this episode as well as other topics, information, and resources; please head over to http://www.MShahLaw.com/Podcasts

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.If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates.Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.comTo discover the show notes on this episode as well as other topics, information, and resources; please head over to http://www.MShahLaw.com/Podcasts

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.If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates.Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.comTo discover the show notes on this episode as well as other topics, information, and resources; please head over to http://www.MShahLaw.com/Podcasts