EB-5 Investment Voice

What do the new EB-5 regulations mean for investors? How about developers? In this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by Robert Divine, former Chief Counsel of USCIS, to discuss the short- and long-term implications of the changing TEA designation and increase in minimum investment under the regs. Listen in to understand the potential impact of closing Regional Centers, the risks associated with skeletal filings, and the new definition of a high unemployment area.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

How will the new DHS rules regarding investment thresholds and TEA designation shift the EB-5 industry long-term? In this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by Leon Rodriguez, former Director of USCIS, to discuss the timing of the new regulations and the impact they may have on the industry moving forward. Listen in for Leon’s insight around how the investor profile is likely to change and why a realignment of EB-5 may not be such a bad thing.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

How will the new DHS rules regarding investment thresholds and TEA designation shift the EB-5 industry long-term? In this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by Leon Rodriguez, former Director of USCIS, to discuss the timing of the new regulations and the impact they may have on the industry moving forward. Listen in for Leon’s insight around how the investor profile is likely to change and why a realignment of EB-5 may not be such a bad thing.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

It has finally happened......and here is our take on the new EB-5 Regulation Changes less than a day they were announced.On Wednesday, July 24th, 2019, the new EB-5 program regulations were published in the Federal Register. In this episode, Mona, Rebecca, and Mark stay back late to discuss the new rules that will go into effect on November 21, 2019. EB-5 investors will be grandfathered under the $500,000 investment amount if the petitions are submitted prior to the effective date. Although MSA Global urge investors to act now and file quickly, caution in choosing the appropriate project and team is crucial.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

It has finally happened......and here is our take on the new EB-5 Regulation Changes less than a day they were announced.On Wednesday, July 24th, 2019, the new EB-5 program regulations were published in the Federal Register. In this episode, Mona, Rebecca, and Mark stay back late to discuss the new rules that will go into effect on November 21, 2019. EB-5 investors will be grandfathered under the $500,000 investment amount if the petitions are submitted prior to the effective date. Although MSA Global urge investors to act now and file quickly, caution in choosing the appropriate project and team is crucial.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

What qualifies as material change? How do you defend against it in the absence of an objective standard? In this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by Carolyn Lee, the Chair of IIUSA’s Public Policy Committee, to discuss the concept of material change and its adverse consequences. Listen in for Carolyn’s insight around how USCIS formulates policy, why some policies around material change violate due process, and what she is doing to initiate a dialogue with the agency.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

What qualifies as material change? How do you defend against it in the absence of an objective standard? In this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by Carolyn Lee, the Chair of IIUSA’s Public Policy Committee, to discuss the concept of material change and its adverse consequences. Listen in for Carolyn’s insight around how USCIS formulates policy, why some policies around material change violate due process, and what she is doing to initiate a dialogue with the agency.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

The current state and implementation of EB-5 has a lot to do with its short history. Today, Mona and Mark are joined by the former USCIS Headquarters EB-5 Program Manager and Chief Adjudications Officer in charge of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Maurice (Morrie) Berez. The three of them discuss how the program evolved in the early days, how some of the implementations and understandings came to be, Morrie's suggestions for today, and outlook beyond tomorrow.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

The current state and implementation of EB-5 has a lot to do with its short history. Today, Mona and Mark are joined by the former USCIS Headquarters EB-5 Program Manager and Chief Adjudications Officer in charge of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Maurice (Morrie) Berez. The three of them discuss how the program evolved in the early days, how some of the implementations and understandings came to be, Morrie's suggestions for today, and outlook beyond tomorrow.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 light of Charlie Oppenheim’s most recent revelations, Indian and Chinese nationals may feel as if the door to the US is closing. Today, Mona and Mark are joined by Rohit Turkhud of Fakhoury Global to discuss the significant wait times to apply for a visa and the current misunderstandings around what filing an I-526 does and does not do. Listen in to understand the options Indian and Chinese nationals have with regard to acquiring non-immigrant visas and learn how many are leveraging E-2 visas to beat the backlog and get to the States. 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 light of Charlie Oppenheim’s most recent revelations, Indian and Chinese nationals may feel as if the door to the US is closing. Today, Mona and Mark are joined by Rohit Turkhud of Fakhoury Global to discuss the significant wait times to apply for a visa and the current misunderstandings around what filing an I-526 does and does not do. Listen in to understand the options Indian and Chinese nationals have with regard to acquiring non-immigrant visas and learn how many are leveraging E-2 visas to beat the backlog and get to the States. 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

You can reach Jinhee Wilde on her website at https://WALawUSA.com or her office at (301) 881-8422 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 head over to http://www.MShahLaw.com/Podcasts

Though large real estate projects have become the norm in EB-5, Indian investment firm Infinity Multi Ventures is taking a much different approach. Today, Mona and Mark are joined by Sandeep Mehta & Sanjay Dayma to discuss their support of smaller, niche projects in pharma, tech, and education. Listen in for insight around key India-US connections and learn how Infinity is supporting startups in the early stages when they need capital most!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

Though large real estate projects have become the norm in EB-5, Indian investment firm Infinity Multi Ventures is taking a much different approach. Today, Mona and Mark are joined by Sandeep Mehta & Sanjay Dayma to discuss their support of smaller, niche projects in pharma, tech, and education. Listen in for insight around key India-US connections and learn how Infinity is supporting startups in the early stages when they need capital most!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

Because policymakers have failed to act, the EB-5 Regional Center program continues to face a great deal of uncertainty. Today, Mona and Mark are joined by Jeff Carr of Economic & Policy Resources, Inc. to discuss the EPR report on the economic impact of EB-5 Regional Center projects and his aim to inspire lawmakers to extend the program long-term. Listen in for insight around how the report was put together and learn about the wide range of industries and regions that benefit from the EB-5 Regional Center program.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