Global Investment Voice

In this special double feature, Mona and Mark are first joined by developer Mordechai Lipkis who is considering EB-5 as alternative financing for his projects. We are then joined by Rob Donelly who has recently started his own Regional Center. If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates. Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.com To discover...

Mona, Mark, and Rebecca are joined by Kamran Kirmani of NuRide Transportation Group to discuss how an investor can transition from an E-2 visa to an EB-5. They address the fundamentals of the E-2 and its advantages, using NuRide as the case study of a successful business model that fulfills all the criteria for both programs. If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to...

Spoiler: It depends. Mona, Mark and Samuel Silverman of EB-5 Affiliate Network talk about renting an EB-5 Regional Center and discuss why it may bring developers and investors the best option. If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates. Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.com To discover the show notes on this episode as well as other to...

Mona, Mark and Erika Banach talk about investing through an in-house regional center and the advantages it brings to EB-5 investors. If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates. 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:/...

Processing delays, Policy Manual changes, and Redeployment of funds… oh my! Mona Shah and Rebecca Singh share with Mark Deal what is going on with the EB-5 program. If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates. Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.com To discover the show notes on this episode as well as other topics, information, and...

Mona, Mark and Joanie Williams of Watercrest Senior Living Group talk about Senior Assisted Living Centers, various types, and what potential investors should look for in a successful project. If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates. Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.com To discover the show notes on this episode as well as other to...

Mona, Mark and Andrew Shepin talk about the L1 and EB1C visas. Compare them to the E2 and EB5 visas and outline potential advantages and hidden pitfalls. If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates. Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.com To discover the show notes on this episode as well as other topics, information, and resources; pleas...

Mona, Mark and Adam Greene talk about what is to be expected as the Regional Center Program’s deadline nears. They also explore the risks of EB-5 Real Estate projects as well as what to look out for when it comes to looking for developers. If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates. Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.com To discover the...

Mona and Mark sit down with Patrick Hogan from CMB Regional Centers to explore the structure of EB-5 projects. They also touch on non-real estate projects as well as important guidelines for investors when looking at future prospects. The loan versus equity model is also discussed in depth. If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates. Phone:...

Most investors find themselves wondering about the riskiness of EB5. They are reluctant to invest in projects that might not succeed. Mark Deal and Mona Shah explore how EB5 market capital replaces already existing equity and bank loans, with guest Roger Christoph of Keystone Solutions and Great Texas Regional Center. Not only are these projects funded but many are already under construction. If y...

In the previous podcasts, Mark and Mona have talked a lot about marketing from China and Latin America. In today’s show, Sam Hussein of BLS Media talks about the emerging EB-5 market from Middle East and Gulf Corporation Council countries and how to reach and work with that market. Discover BLS Publications on their website. http://www. BLSmedia.co.uk/publishing/ If you have questions about invest...

What is 3rd Party Oversight and why is it important for Escrow accounts for investors, banks, and developer? Mona and mark explore this with Reid Thomas of NES Financial. If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates. Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.com To discover the show notes on this episode as well as other topics, information, and...

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Clem Turner joins us today to talk about the implications of buying a Regional Center and a few creative alternatives. Pitfalls and prices are also discussed. If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates. Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.com To discover the show notes on this episode as well as other topics, information, and resources;...

Attorneys Mona Shah, Rebecca Singh and Omar Hakim join me for a chat about what happened in 2016 and a bit about what we can predict for 2017 for Immigration as a whole and the EB-5 program specifically. If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates. Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.com To discover the show notes on this episode as well...

With the new U.S. President-Elect Trump coming into office in a couple of months; Mona, Rebecca and Mark talk about what may change, what may not, and the majority of what is still in the air. We also talk with Chinese EB-5 Agent Raymond Lau about how many of the Chinese view President-Elect Donald Trump. If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Asso...

“Mend, Not End” is the current motto for USCIS regarding the EB5 program. Coming back from the recent IIUSA conference, Mona and Rebecca share with Mark the latest issues discussed by Julia Harrison, Deputy Chief of USCIS; and Charlie Oppenheim, Director of Immigrant Visa Control for the US Department of State. If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah &#038...

Fresh from her trip to Kazakhstan and the New York Real Estate Expo, Mona and Mark sit down with Kevin Wright to talk about how Regional Centers may be affected by the H.R.5992 bill. They also discuss how economic models work, what the new job provisions in the bill entail, as well as other recent bill updates. If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah &#038...

The American Job Creation and Investment Promotion Reform Act of 2016 was introduced to the 114th Congress recently. This pending bill introduced a lot of changes to the EB5 program. Some were expected, some are good, but there are a couple of points of concern. Peter D. Joseph joins Mona and Mark to talk about this new bill, what Invest In the USA (the national trade association for the EB-5 Regi...

We always make it a point to invite as many developers as we can to showcase different perspectives in the EB5 industry. For today’s show, Mona Shah, Hui Zeng and Mark Deal sit down with premier developer John Lam to talk about how he started and what paved the way for his 30 years of success in real estate in New York. If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona S...

During the last stakeholder’s meeting a few days ago, USCIS stated that they wanted to encourage third party oversight. There has been a lot of speculations regarding the application of this in EB5, which is why Mona Shah and Mark Deal invited Peyman Attari, President and CEO of AISA to shed light on this matter. If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah &#0...

In this episode, Mona and I are joined by attorneys Rebecca Singh & Omar Hakim to discuss the pending parole for Entrepreneur Visas. We explore the criteria, how it is different from E2s and EB5s and what may be the shape of things to come. If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates. Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.com To discov...

Voice of Chinese Investors In this episode, Mona and I are joined by Jack Gao (Investor Agent) & Jessica (EB5 Investor) to discuss what works for them and what needs to change. If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates. Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.com To discover the show notes on this episode as well as other topics, infor...

WeChat and Social Media in China with Connor of EB5Sir How does Social Media in China work and what is WeChat? Mona Shah and I are joined by Connor of EB5Sir and talk about how developers can reach the China market (including investors and banks) through effective use of WeChat. If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates. Phone: 212-233-7473...

What does the Korean EB5 market look like compared to other countries? Mona Shah and I are joined by Jinhee Wilde and talk about how developers can reach Korean agents and investors as well as what do they look for. If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates. Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.com To discover the show notes on this epis...