EB-5 Investment Voice

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. Listen in to understand how shifting the responsibility for determining TEA away from states to USCIS caseworkers will impact the program.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.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 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. Listen in to understand how shifting the responsibility for determining TEA away from states to USCIS caseworkers will impact the program.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.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 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 for insight on how to avoid skeletal filings and learn what makes for a compliant operating agreement.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.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 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 for insight on how to avoid skeletal filings and learn what makes for a compliant operating agreement.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.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

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 and the changing profile of projects and investors in light of the new regs.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.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

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 and the changing profile of projects and investors in light of the new regs.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.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 should EB-5 investor-applicants be thinking about when it comes to Source of Funds? On this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by MSA attorneys Rebecca Singh, Hermione Krumm, and Shagufta Shaikh to discuss the challenges around filing with multiple sources and the rules regarding loans and gifts. Listen in for insight on navigating currency restrictions and learn how to proceed in light of the new regulations coming in November.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.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 should EB-5 investor-applicants be thinking about when it comes to Source of Funds? On this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by MSA attorneys Rebecca Singh, Hermione Krumm, and Shagufta Shaikh to discuss the challenges around filing with multiple sources and the rules regarding loans and gifts. Listen in for insight on navigating currency restrictions and learn how to proceed in light of the new regulations coming in November.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.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

This is our first in a series of episodes where we analyze various exit plan options and what affects them.What should EB-5 investors look for in a PPM to ensure they’ll eventually get their money back? On this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by Ronald Fieldstone to discuss potential delays in capital repayment and the differences between the loan and preferred equity models. Listen in for insight around exiting a commercial note and learn how to choose a good project with a solid exit plan—even if you’re in a hurry to beat the November 21st deadline.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.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

This is our first in a series of episodes where we analyze various exit plan options and what affects them.What should EB-5 investors look for in a PPM to ensure they’ll eventually get their money back? On this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by Ronald Fieldstone to discuss potential delays in capital repayment and the differences between the loan and preferred equity models. Listen in for insight around exiting a commercial note and learn how to choose a good project with a solid exit plan—even if you’re in a hurry to beat the November 21st deadline.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.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

As an industry, real estate technology is experiencing exponential growth. On this episode, Mona, Mark, and Hermione are joined by Umesh Harigopal to discuss his startup in the space, PropMix. Listen in for insight around how the Prop Tech space has evolved, how the convertible note structure benefits investors, and why Umesh is pursuing EB-5 funding for PropMix!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.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

As an industry, real estate technology is experiencing exponential growth. On this episode, Mona, Mark, and Hermione are joined by Umesh Harigopal to discuss his startup in the space, PropMix. Listen in for insight around how the Prop Tech space has evolved, how the convertible note structure benefits investors, and why Umesh is pursuing EB-5 funding for PropMix!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.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

EB-5 adjudication delays have become unreasonably long, doubling to a 45-month wait for I-526 petitions in recent months. On this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by top immigration attorney Ron Klasko to explain how we can use the Writ of Mandamus to address outrageous processing times. Listen in for insight into who can file a case, how it compels USCIS to make a decision, and when you should and should not pursue Mandamus.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

EB-5 adjudication delays have become unreasonably long, doubling to a 45-month wait for I-526 petitions in recent months. On this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by top immigration attorney Ron Klasko to explain how we can use the Writ of Mandamus to address outrageous processing times. Listen in for insight into who can file a case, how it compels USCIS to make a decision, and when you should and should not pursue Mandamus.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 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