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Working Capital The Real Estate PodcastCross-Border Real Estate Investing with Lauren Cohen | EP171Lauren Cohen is a cross-border lawyer, realtor, best-selling author, international speaker & business immigration strategist with over 25+ years of personal and professional experience, thousands of clients successfully invested in and relocated to the U.S., and tens of millions of dollars in investments secured: In this episode, we talked about:Lauren’s Bio & BackgroundImmigration InvestmentBest Timing for Real Estate InvestmentGeography of InvestmentTypes of VisaUseful links:https://www.eb5investors.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-a-cohen-9b54b11a2/https://www.instagram.com/laurenesq1/Transcriptions:Jess...2024-02-0129 min
Voice of Eb-5How to legally structure EB-5 funds and projects, with Shae Armstrong How should private funds and investment companies structure their EB-5 funds? Learn about compliance procedures and lender and borrower representation, to placement contracts and related agreements. We provide an overview of proper fund structure in this conversation between Shae Armstrong, Partner at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, LLP and Eb5investors’ Ali Jahangiri. 2023-07-1331 min
Voice of Eb-5A dive into the latest EB-5 and U.S. immigration law with Ronald Klasko.Ronald Klasko, one of the country’s leading EB-5 attorneys, joins Eb5 Investors’ Ali Jahangiri to talk about the latest EB-5 and United States’ immigration developments and other updates about America’s immigration policy that impact EB-5 investors.2023-06-0850 min
Voice of Eb-5How developers should measure a project's economic impact to secure EB-5 funding, with Michael KesterEB-5 developers must prove positive economic impact both to secure funding and maintain compliance for investors. How should EB-5 developers prove positive economic impact, and what types of projects are (and are not) happening today with EB-5 funding? Michael Kester, lead EB-5 economist at Impact DataSource, joins host Ali Jahangiri to discuss these topics and many more.2023-06-0237 min
Voice of Eb-5Diving into concurrent visa filings with Ignacio DonosoDiving into concurrent visa filings with Ignacio. Join host, Ali Jahangiri as he chats with Ignacio Donoso, Managing Partner at Donoso & Partners, LLC, about selecting advisors and creating strong relationships to drive successful EB-5 investments.2023-03-3134 min
Voice of Eb-5Navigating offshore EB-5 investments for Indian HNWIs, with Paresh Karia Paresh Karia, Acquest Advisors CEO, joins host Ali Jahangiri to talk about India's new tax laws which impact transfers of funds for overseas investments, including to residency by investments programs like EB-5.2023-03-2327 min
Voice of Eb-5Bridge loans and EB-5, a chat with Dan Lundy about developer issuesHow do smart developers structure EB-5 projects for easier approval by immigration adjudicators and ongoing compliance? Join the coversation between Dan Lundy, who is heading up EB-5 development and regional center compliance for Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP and our host Ali Jahangiri, who are discussing some of the technical aspects of creating business plans and structuring developments on EB-5 deals effectively.2023-03-1735 min
Voice of Eb-5Why Puerto Rico offers EB-5 investment opportunities, with Rogelio CarrasquilloRogelio Carrasquillo, managing shareholder of Carrasquillo Law Group P.C., joins host Ali Jahangiri to discuss Puerto Rico's economy and its unique potential as an area for people interested in EB-5 investments in real estate and infrastructure.2023-03-0830 min
Voice of Eb-5How States Are Creating Economic Vitality with EB-5Pine State Regional Center's CEO, Sebastian Stubbe, joins host Ali Jahangiri to talk about the opportunities EB-5 investments are providing with job-creating projects across multiple industries and sectors, particularly construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure in Arkansas.2023-03-0221 min
Voice of Eb-5Investing in hotels with EB-5 funds, with Kyle Walker.In today's episode, host Ali Jahangiri, speaks with Kyle Walker, CEO of NewGen Worldwide, about successfully including EB-5 funds in real estate hospitality investments, particularly those with unique outdoor experiences.2023-02-1537 min
Voice of Eb-5EB-5 Post-Pandemic and The Vietnamese investor, with Brandon MeyerBrandon Meyer, EB-5 immigration attorney and partner at Meyer Law Group, explains how the EB-5 market is developing post-COVID, and more specifically how the program is working for investors from Vietnam and Southeast Asia.2023-02-0839 min
Voice of Eb-5EB-5 Fund Administration Post-RIA, with Reid ThomasThe Reform and Integrity Act has fundamentally changed the way EB-5 works on many levels. In this episode, Reid Thomas, Chief Revenue Officer and Managing Director at JTC Americas, speaks with host Ali Jahangiri about what changed for fund administration and fraud detection, as well as how the new regulations benefits investors with its increased transparency measures.2022-12-2926 min
Voice of Eb-5Top EB-5 Issues and the Attraction of Rural TEAs, with Kate Kalmykov Kate Kalmykov, co-chair of the Immigration & Compliance Practice at Greenberg Traurig, discusses important EB-5 issues, including the impact of the RIAs recent changes on investors, particularly those from India, China, and Vietnam. Kalmykov also discusses her humanitarian efforts on behalf of Ukraine and how listeners can participate. 2022-12-2241 min
Voice of Eb-5Best strategies for developers to structure EB-5 projects for compliance, with Thomas MartinHow should EB-5 project developers structure their projects so they fully comply with USCIS requirements and also remain attractive to investors? In this episode, Thomas Martin, managing director at Baker Tilly, chats with host Ali Jahangiri about his experience helping developers navigate this process.2022-12-1641 min
Voice of Eb-5Global migration options as EB-5 alternatives, with Philippe MayFor investors interested in other residency by investment and citizenship by investment options outside United States’ EB-5 program, what are some other country programs they can consider? What are the criteria to obtain a second passport or permanent residency in other countries? Do these other programs interfere with EB-5 at all? Philippe May, CEO of EC Holdings, chats with host Ali Jahangiri about the different options that exist today.2022-12-0933 min
Voice of Eb-5A Deep Dive Into The Indian Eb-5 Investor Profile, with Jay MehtaJay Mehta, director of FRR Immigration, specializes in helping Indian investors and knows what is most important to them. In this episode, he chats with host Ali Jahangiri and answers the questions: What are the differences between Indian and Chinese investors? What do Indian investors care about when they choose to invest in an EB-5 visa in United States? And most importantly, how can professionals best help them?2022-12-0122 min
Voice of Eb-5Special Announcement: EB-5 & UGlobal Immigration Expo in IndiaThis week, EB-5 investors will be focused on the Immigration Expo being held in India. Host Ali Jahangiri will be back next week with more interviews about the topic and the latest updates in the EB-5 world. Stay tuned! See full transcript for this episode on our website Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook for more updates. 2022-11-1801 min
Voice of Eb-5Who Are Indian EB-5 Investors? Examining demographics and motivations, with Sandhya KapoorIndia is one of the largest EB-5 markets, and it's important to understand what motivates Indian investors. What is most important to them and what are their main concerns? Sandhya Kapoor, director at ActiveAvenues, chats with host Ali Jahangiri, and reveals what developers, regional centers and attorneys should know about the Indian EB-5 market. See full transcript for this episode on our website Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook for more updates. 2022-11-1029 min
Voice of Eb-5How the blockchain is improving EB-5 project tracking, with Connor Irish and Sam NewboldConnor Irish and Sam Newbold are the founders of EB-5 Proxy, new blockchain software that allows firms to track EB-5 projects accurately and safely, beyond the capabilities of standard real estate development software, and that bridges the gap between web 2.0 and the upcoming web 3.0. In this episode, they chat with host Ali Jahangiri to explain how they got the idea, how it can improve EB-5 deals, and why it matters to both EB-5 investors, regional centers and EB-5 fund managers.2022-11-0335 min
Voice of Eb-5Understanding the new EB-5 rural and set-aside visas, with Christian TriantaphyllisThis year, the USCIS reserved 20% of EB-5 visas for investors that put their money into rural areas, 10% for investing in projects in high-unemployment areas and 2% towards infrastructure projects. What are the guidelines for projects in these rural and high-unemployment areas? Which investors will benefit most from this? Christian Triantaphyllis, lead attorney in Jackson Walker's Investment Immigration practice, chats with Ali Jahangiri and provides an in-depth review of the changes to the EB-5 visa categories. UPDATE: Our guest mentioned the retrogressed date for Indian EB-5 visas was October 2019. The correct date is December 2019. See full transcript fo...2022-10-2730 min
Voice of Eb-5How EB-5 will change for investors, regional centers and projects in 2023, with Robert DivineRobert Divine, former acting director of the USCIS, now runs an immigration practice group at law firm Baker Donelson. In this episode, Robert discusses with host Ali Jahangiri the implications of the RIA Act on the EB-5 program going forward. How do these changes affect EB-5 investors? How much will more attractive will these changes make investing in projects in rural or high unemployment areas? Are Regional Centers going up for sale or going out of business? See full transcript for this episode on our website Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook for more updates2022-10-2033 min
Voice of Eb-5How RIA impacted EB-5 Redeployment, with Rohit KapuriaWith the passing of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA), the rules for capital redeployment changed in the EB-5 industry. How does this impact investors? Finding out how to best prepare is key for investors and Regional Centers. Rohit Kapuria, an EB-5 securities and immigration attorney for Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP, chats with host Ali Jahangiri about the status of capital redeployment and best strategies to move forward. See full transcript for this episode on our website Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook for more updates. 2022-10-1433 min
Voice of Eb-5The Controversy and Impact of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act, with Rohit TurkhudIn March 2022, the USCIS passed the Reform and Integrity Act which established new rules for Regional Centers across the country. What exactly does this mean for investors and Regional Centers? What are the benefits and challenges this new law introduces? What choices do investors have available to them? Does this improve the status of Regional Centers and make them more trustworthy? Rohit Turkhud has over 30 years of experience in immigration law and nearly 10 years of experience with EB-5. In this episode, he chats with Ali Jahangiri to clear the air about everything the new Act implies. 2022-10-0639 min
Voice of Eb-5Diving into the EB-5 Program for Vietnamese Investors, with Trudi Hoang of Citizen PathwayWhat is the EB-5 process like for Vietnamese investors seeking their EB-5 visa? What is their focus and how are they different from investors from other countries? Trudi Hoang, CEO of Citizen Pathway Investment, chats with host Ali Jahangiri to tell us what EB-5 investment immigration from Vietnam to the United States is like, based on her nearly 10 years of experience.2022-09-2929 min
Voice of Eb-5EB-5 Regional Centers Post Reform Act, with CanAm CEO Tom RosenfeldA new RIA Law was passed by the USCIS. How does it affect the current EB-5 petitions in the country, and how does it affect the program as a whole? Is this good news for investors and Regional Centers? Tom Rosenfeld, CEO of CanAm Enterprises, chats with host Ali Jahangiri and shares his professional point of view.2022-09-2730 min
Voice of Eb-5EB-5 Regional Centers Post Reform Act, With CanAm CEO Tom RosenfeldThe California Federal Court issued a preliminary injunction allowing Regional Centers to resume operations on behalf of investment immigrants. What does this injunction mean for Regional Centers, both old and new, and existing petitions to the USCIS? Tom Rosenfeld, CEO of CanAm Enterprises, chats with host Ali Jahangiri about the case, its outcome, what it means for immigrants, and the future of investment immigration via EB-5.2022-09-2236 min
Voice of Eb-5What Developers Need to Know About Securing Eb-5 Capital, With Dan Healy of CivitasOn this episode of our podcast Daniel Healy, CEO of Civitas Capital Group, gives his opinion on what makes a project good for funding and explains how Regional Centers work operationally. He also offers his insight on what the EB-5 market will look like in 2023 and engages on a very interesting conversation with Ali Jahangiri about redeployment.2022-09-1833 min
Voice of Eb-5How the Behring case changes EB-5 and Regional Centers, with Jeff Campion, CEO of PathwaysJeffrey E. Campion, EB-5 investment immigration expert, CEO of Pathways and member of AILA, who provides legal representation for EB-5 investors, residency and naturalization through his practice, chats with Ali Jahangiri, the Voice of EB5 host, regarding recent legislation changes, the Berhring case and its effects on Regional Centers. On this insightful conversation, Jeff addresses investors security, projects elegibility, structure and legislation. 2022-09-1634 min
Voice of Eb-5How Investors Can Navigate EB-5 in 2022, with Attorney Bernard WolfsdorfOn our very first episode, attorney Bernard Wolfsdorf, past National President of the 15,000-member American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and an immigrant himself, talks to us about the present and future of investment in the EB5 world. Bernard has had a major impact on the practice of immigration law for over 20 years. In this insightful conversation with Ali Jahangiri, he explains new program requirements since June 2nd 2022 and gives his insight on the Behring case. 2022-09-0133 min