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…
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…
Special Report for EB-5 on March 13th, 2020
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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…
Special Report for EB-5 on March 10th, 2020
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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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The current administration seems to be intentionally slowing down the adjudication process for EB-5. On this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by Brad Banias and Jon Wasden to discuss how they are leveraging litigation to address the egregious delays….
The new EB-5 regulations did, in fact, take effect on November 21st as planned. On this episode, Mona, Mark and Rebecca discuss the uncertainty in the program in a post-reg world and the lawsuit filed in response to the new rules. Listen in to…
Draft legislation around immigration is currently making its way through Congress. On this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by Tammy Fox-Isicoff to discuss how each of the proposed bills would impact EB-5. Listen in for Tammy’s insight on the…
Mona and Rebecca have been busy with the upcoming deadline, but take some time to sit down with Mark to talk about Partial Investments.
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How will the new rules around Target Employment Areas (TEAs) impact the EB-5 program? On this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by Jeff Carr to explain the intent behind the changes to TEA designations and their potential unintended consequences….
What should EB-5 investors be looking for in a last-minute project? On this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by MSA attorneys Rebecca Singh and Hermione Krumm to explain the importance of track record, project location and proper oversight. Listen in…
We can all agree that the landscape of EB-5 will look a lot different after November 21st. On this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by Sam Udani to discuss his vision of the post-reg EB-5 world. Listen in for Sam’s take on pending EB-5 legislation…
