Global Investment Voice

On this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by Daniel B. Lundy to discuss Case Filings, Adjudications, Backlogs and Filing Fees at USCIS Have a topic or question you would like covered on a future episode of EB-5 Investment Voice? Let us know over at https://mshahlaw.com/contact-us/ or using the contact details below. Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.com To discover the show notes on this epi...

On this episode, Mona Shah, Rebecca Singh, Christina Dilbone, and Mark Deal discuss EB-5 Capital Redeployment Guidance. Have a topic or question you would like covered on a future episode of EB-5 Investment Voice? Let us know over at https://mshahlaw.com/contact-us/ or using the contact details below. Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.com To discover the show notes on this episode as well as...

On this episode, Mona and Mark sit down with Michael Homeier to explore an Insider’s look at the advice EB-5 Developer’s receive Have a topic or question you would like covered on a future episode of EB-5 Investment Voice? Let us know over at https://mshahlaw.com/contact-us/ or using the contact details below. Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.com To discover the show notes on this episode a...

USCIS considers all expedite requests on a case-by-case basis, but what elements make up successful EB-5 Expedited Case Processing. Join Mona, Rebecca, and Mark as they discuss it. Have a topic or question you would like covered on a future episode of EB-5 Investment Voice? Let us know over at https://mshahlaw.com/contact-us/ or using the contact details below. Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshah...

On this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by Clem Turner to talk about the effects of COVID-19 on Restructuring EB-5 deals. Have a topic or question you would like covered on a future episode of EB-5 Investment Voice? Let us know over at http://mshahlaw.com/contact-us/ or using the contact details below. Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.com To discover the show notes on this episode as well...

On this episode, Mona, Rebecca, and Mark talk about the opportunities and challenges of setting up your own entrepreneurial EB5 project. Have a topic or question you would like covered on a future episode of EB-5 Investment Voice? Let us know over at http://mshahlaw.com/contact-us/ or using the contact details below. Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.com To discover the show notes on this ep...

In this episode, Mona and Mark ar joined by Aaron Grau – Executive Director of IIUSA to talk about current EB5 issues on Capital Hill. Aaron can be reached at (412) 480-1809 or via IIUSA.org Have a topic or question you would like covered on a future episode of EB-5 Investment Voice? Let us know over at http://mshahlaw.com/contact-us/ or using the contact details below. Phone: 212-233-7473Em...

In this special edition, we are featuring interviews with Regional Centers and projects from all over the US to discover their impacts & insights on COVID-19. Special thanks to those that participated (in order of appearance): 1. Noreen Hogan of CMB2. Glenn La Mattina of NRIA3. Steve Strinisa of Cleveland International Fund4. Joan Williams of Watercrest5. Umesh Harigopal of PropMix6. Doug And...

On this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by Ron Klasko, Carolyn Lee, and Jeff Carr for a specail hour long panel disucssion on COVID-19’s Impact on EB-5 Have a topic or question you would like covered on a future episode of EB-5 Investment Voice? Let us know over at http://mshahlaw.com/contact-us/ or using the contact details below. Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.com To discover the show...

EB-5 Investment Voice is investigating how EB-5 projects are coping in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic’s effect on the American economy, starting with NuRide Transportation Group, a transportation company in the heart of New York City. On this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by Robert D. Pearson, Chief Business Development Officer at NuRide, to discuss how the company is working on initiat...

On this Special Report Update, Mona, Rebecca and Mark discuss the CARES Act, how USCIS is easing requirements during the global pandemic and Mona’s predictions for the future of the EB-5 Program. Listen in to hear the most recent updates on COVID-19 and its impact on immigration in the US. Have a topic or question you would like covered on a future episode of EB-5 Investment Voice? Let us know ove...

What is the state of EB-5 during this global pandemic and how is IIUSA performing in the midst of the new regulations and the state of the world? On this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by Bob Kraft to discuss what is happening with Invest in the USA (IIUSA), the national trade association for the EB-5 Regional Center Program. Listen in to understand what is happening with the EB-5 Program durin...

What can we do if USCIS issues a denial on an EB-5 petition that is arbitrary and capricious or perhaps even in violation of the law? On this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by John Pratt to discuss the litigation against USCIS making its way through the court system. Listen in for updates on cases involving the Child Status Protection Act, the termination of Regional Centers, loan proceeds and...

What are the common themes among the high volume of RFEs issued by USCIS? On this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by Irina Rostova to discuss the top RFE trends on both the investor and project side of EB-5. Listen in to understand what the agency is looking for in terms of proof of lawful income, accumulation of funds, and third-party transfers. Have a topic or question you would like covered o...

Special Report for EB-5 on March 13th, 2020 Have a topic or question you would like covered on a future episode of EB-5 Investment Voice? Let us know over at http://mshahlaw.com/contact-us/ or using the contact details below. Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.com To discover the show notes on this episode as well as other topics, information, and resources; please head over to http://www. MS...

The USCIS compliance team has gotten much more aggressive in issuing NOITs, terminating eight Regional Centers in the first two months of 2020 alone. On this episode, Mona, Mark, and Rebecca explain what the termination process looks like and what a Regional Center can do to address a NOIT. Listen in to understand the Regional Center’s key responsibilities around compliance and learn how a termina...

Special Report for EB-5 on March 10th, 2020 Have a topic or question you would like covered on a future episode of EB-5 Investment Voice? Let us know over at http://mshahlaw.com/contact-us/ or using the contact details below. Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.com To discover the show notes on this episode as well as other topics, information, and resources; please head over to http://www. MS...

The increase in minimum investment for EB-5 and the program’s issues with retrogression have led to increasing interest in the E-2 program. On this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by Jinhee Wilde to discuss who is eligible for the E-2 investor visa and how long they can stay in the US. Listen in for insight around the pros and cons of E-2 and learn about the most common reasons for E-2 denials....

On January 2, 2020, President Trump unilaterally terminated the Treaty of Amity between the US and Iran. On this episode, Mona, Mark, and Rebecca are joined by Jan Pederson to discuss what that means for Iranian nationals with E-2 investor visas. Listen in to understand the process of obtaining a travel ban waiver and learn how Iranian immigrant investors might leverage the EB-5 program as an alte...

The increase in minimum investment from $500K to $900K has fundamentally changed the EB-5 program, and our project documents must be modified to reflect those changes. On this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by Ronald R. Fieldstone to discuss the ins and outs of updating project documents in light of the new rules. Listen in for insight into the rising administrative fees, the pressure for proje...

Foreign investors looking to pursue an E-2 visa to the US through the acquisition of treaty country citizenship by investment (CBI) have three options—Grenada, Turkey and Montenegro. Which one is best? On this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by Mohammed Asaria to discuss the increasing interest in E-2 and the advantages of using the CBI program in Grenada. Have a topic or question you would like...

Are digital platforms a reliable way to compare EB-5 projects and make informed investment decisions? On this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by Kurt Reuss to discuss what differentiates his new site, EB-5 Marketplace. Listen in for Kurt’s insight on the evolution of EB-5 to include a broad range of opportunities and learn how his team conducts due diligence across a spectrum of diverse industri...

In recent weeks, USCIS has issued a number of RFEs requesting more documentation than ever for third-party transfers. On this episode, Mona, Mark and Rebecca are joined by Max Dilendorf to discuss the rising scrutiny of parallel transfers and how foreign investors might leverage cryptocurrency as an alternative source of funds. Listen in to understand how digital currency works, how transactions a...

What’s trending in EB-5 in the new year? On this episode, Mona, Mark, and Rebecca revisit the changes imposed by the new EB-5 regulations and the pending litigation and legislation that might lead to further changes in the program. Listen in for insight on current trends in EB-5, including an increase in the number of RFEs, the growing popularity of the E-2 program, and the emerging EB-5 investor...

How does taxation impact EB-5 investors? On this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by Clayton Cartwright to discuss the ins and outs of citizenship-based taxation, explaining how the foreign tax credit works and when even non-immigrant petitions are subject to taxation. Listen in for insight around the taxation of gifts used as source of funds and learn about the taxes associated with your EB-5 in...