Global Investment Voice

Regional Centers and the Value of Experience with Brian Ostar

The Global Investment Voice Badge
Global Investment Voice
Regional Centers and the Value of Experience with Brian Ostar
Loading
/

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….

Ira Kurzban on Imputed Liability & Immigrant’s List

The Global Investment Voice Badge
Global Investment Voice
Ira Kurzban on Imputed Liability & Immigrant's List
Loading
/

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…

Hitting the Reset Button on EB-5 with Julia Park

The Global Investment Voice Badge
Global Investment Voice
Hitting the Reset Button on EB-5 with Julia Park
Loading
/

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…

Demystifying Economic Reports with Kimberly Atteberry

The Global Investment Voice Badge
Global Investment Voice
Demystifying Economic Reports with Kimberly Atteberry
Loading
/

If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates.

Phone: 212-233-7473
Email: info@mshahlaw.com

To discover the show notes on this episode as well as other topics, information, and resources; please…

Getting Your Money Back with Devin Williams

The Global Investment Voice Badge
Global Investment Voice
Getting Your Money Back with Devin Williams
Loading
/

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…

Making the Right Choice Between Regional Center and Direct Investment with David Hirson

The Global Investment Voice Badge
Global Investment Voice
Making the Right Choice Between Regional Center and Direct Investment with David Hirson
Loading
/

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…

Clear, Credible & Consistent Business Plans for EB-5 with Suzanne Lazicki

The Global Investment Voice Badge
Global Investment Voice
Clear, Credible & Consistent Business Plans for EB-5 with Suzanne Lazicki
Loading
/

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…

Citizenship by Investment in Antigua and Barbuda with Charmaine Quinland-Donovan

The Global Investment Voice Badge
Global Investment Voice
Citizenship by Investment in Antigua and Barbuda with Charmaine Quinland-Donovan
Loading
/

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…

Alternate Route to EB-5 via E-2 through Grenada with Christofer Ashby

The Global Investment Voice Badge
Global Investment Voice
Alternate Route to EB-5 via E-2 through Grenada with Christofer Ashby
Loading
/

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.

If you…

We Spoke, USCIS Listened

The Global Investment Voice Badge
Global Investment Voice
We Spoke, USCIS Listened
Loading
/

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

If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates.

Phone: 212-233-7473
Email: info@mshahlaw.com

To discover the show notes on…

The INs & OUTs of EB5 Admin Fees Osvaldo ‘Ozzie’ Torres

The Global Investment Voice Badge
Global Investment Voice
The INs & OUTs of EB5 Admin Fees Osvaldo ‘Ozzie’ Torres
Loading
/

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.

If you have questions…

Deciphering the Proposed EB-5 Legislation with Bernard Wolfsdorf

The Global Investment Voice Badge
Global Investment Voice
Deciphering the Proposed EB-5 Legislation with Bernard Wolfsdorf
Loading
/

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….

Legislative Update with IIUSA featuring Peter Joseph

The Global Investment Voice Badge
Global Investment Voice
Legislative Update with IIUSA featuring Peter Joseph
Loading
/

Mona, Rebecca, and Mark are joined by Peter Joseph, Executive Director of IIUSA, for a status report regarding the progress toward a long-term legislative solution for the program. They explore the role of IIUSA and its influence on Congress, the…

Using BitCoin for International Transfers with CrypBrokers

The Global Investment Voice Badge
Global Investment Voice
Using BitCoin for International Transfers with CrypBrokers
Loading
/

Mona and Mark delve into the topic of cryptocurrency with Des Landen of CrypBrokers, exploring how BitCoin might be employed to tackle the challenge of transferring funds for EB-5.

If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out…

Latin America market insight with Manuel Ortiz of Civitas

The Global Investment Voice Badge
Global Investment Voice
Latin America market insight with Manuel Ortiz of Civitas
Loading
/

Mona and Mark are joined by Manuel Ortiz of Civitas and discuss how Latin America investors look at EB5 projects differently than other markets.

If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates.

Phone:…

Developers Considering & Starting EB-5 Double Feature

The Global Investment Voice Badge
Global Investment Voice
Developers Considering & Starting EB-5 Double Feature
Loading
/

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…

Changing Lanes from E-2 to EB-5 with Kamran Kirmani of NuRide

The Global Investment Voice Badge
Global Investment Voice
Changing Lanes from E-2 to EB-5 with Kamran Kirmani of NuRide
Loading
/

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…

Is Renting a Regional Center the Best Option?

The Global Investment Voice Badge
Global Investment Voice
Is Renting a Regional Center the Best Option?
Loading
/

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,…

Going In-house (RC) with Erika Banach

The Global Investment Voice Badge
Global Investment Voice
Going In-house (RC) with Erika Banach
Loading
/

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: 212-233-7473…

What is going on with EB5?

The Global Investment Voice Badge
Global Investment Voice
What is going on with EB5?
Loading
/

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 &…