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The first and most comprehensive podcast series that focuses on foreign direct investment, EB-5, and Residency & Citizenship by Investment (RCBI) programs.
Hosts Mona Shah and Rebecca Singh focus on micro-issues, such as the latest breaking news in the industry. In addition, we welcome guests from all over the globe including: Global and US Developers, Industry Specialists, Authors, Journalists, Legislators and Politicians. With hundreds of episodes spanning 8 years, the podcasts are diverse, as they discuss the programs from both a legal perspective and business development factors, as well as investor return and residency considerations.
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The €200,000 Secret: Portugal's Cheapest Door to Europe
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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We Said It, He Disagreed: A Rural Developer Fights Back on EB-5
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Jun 11, 2026 |
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The Memo Is Loud. INA 245(n) Is Louder.
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May 29, 2026 |
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Nauru: The $90k Passport
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May 07, 2026 |
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The Rural Bias Built Into EB-5's DNA
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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From Tokyo to the Mediterranean: Building Wealth and Mobility Across Two Continents
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Passports Are the New Portfolio
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Before You Wire the Money: The EB-5 Conversation You Need to Have
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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The 75-Country Visa Freeze: EB-5, E-2, and Alternative Routes to U.S. Residency with Jill Jones
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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War on Iran | One Weekend That Changed the Case for a Second Citizenship Forever
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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"Inclusion is the Key to Growth": Reflecting on the Legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Is Business Immigration to Canada Dead? A Reality Check with Sam Bayat
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Davos 2026: How a G7 PM Sold Golden Visas Without Knowing It
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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The Rise of the Globally Mobile
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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Enter 2026: US EB-5? Gold Card? or Walk Away?
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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The 4% Solution: Keep Your U.S. Citizenship, Slash Your Taxes
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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The Realities of Moving to New Zealand
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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DENIED! EB-5, I-829 Battles in the Trump Era
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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From 401(K) to Lisbon with Tiago Gali Macedo
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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From Investment to Immigration: Making Informed Decisions with EB-5 and Gold Card Options
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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Gold Card Dreaming!
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Moving to Russia? Unpacking the Unexpected!!
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Trump Barriers for CBI Countries with Patrick Peters
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Bankruptcy Blues in EB-5
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Merit Over Money in Malta with Dr. James Muscat Azzopardi
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Dancing with Dollars: The Love-Hate of EB-5 Escrow
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Will Trump's “Big Beautiful Act” Attract HNW Individuals to the US?
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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Caribbean Strategies to Dodge the U.S. Travel Ban
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Green Card Holders Navigating Trump Era Travel
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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Navigating Travel Amid President Trump's Immigration Crackdown
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May 01, 2025 |
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Beyond the Headlines - The Real Impact of the $5M Gold Card Visa on EB-5
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Capital Redeployment Lawsuit - What Every EB5 Investor Must Know
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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2025 Predictions for the EB-5 and RCBI Industry
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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“Every-half-hour-there-is-a-new-email-enquiry” A truth or an exaggeration? What to expect in RCBI Land in 2025
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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The Trump Effect: Will the Reelection of Trump Attract or Deter Foreign Investors?
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Rich Americans prefer Harris over Trump - but want a second passport no matter who wins - recently conducted survey shows!
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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The 2024 NYC Real Estate Expo explores the New Wave: The Rise of Emigration from America!
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Is the war in the Middle East likely to affect the global RCBI programs, yes that also includes EB-5!
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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USCIS Regulates by Website! Will We See Mass Regional Center Terminations?
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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Chevron in the Dock
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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The Real Scoop on Controversies surrounding the Caribbean CBI program
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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Jay Peak, the Morning After…
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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Journey of an E-2 Visa Investor
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May 09, 2024 |
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Episode 200! Sharing Insight & Sparking Debate for 8+ Years
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May 02, 2024 |
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Is Real Estate / Property in Greece Worth the Investment?
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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Renouncing American Citizenship Hits All-Time Record
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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Down in the Trenches
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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What… Not Enough Lawyers?
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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How Will The New Fees Affect EB-5?
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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Where is the Global Migration Market Heading in 2024?
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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News from China’s EB-5 Market
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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Upcoming Changes to the TEA
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Nov 23, 2023 |
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The Psychology of Investing Only $500,000
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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“No Money no Honey!” What do Pre-RIA Investors do?
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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Viability of Rural EB-5 Solar Projects
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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EB5 Program Updates & News
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Aug 24, 2023 |
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Investment Voice Travels! The Changing Dynamics of the Indian EB-5 Market
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Aug 03, 2023 |
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Reopening of Quebec Investor Program
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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RFEs and NOIDs Abound After USCIS’s Lost Labor
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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Investment Voice Travels! Update on the Chinese Market
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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AIIA Bets on New Web Tool to Predict EB-5 Visa Waits
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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IIUSA Is Not Asleep! Political Outreach with Aaron Grau
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May 18, 2023 |
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Investment Voice Travels! Update on Vietnam, Taiwan, and South Korea Markets
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May 09, 2023 |
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Golden Visa Closures and Effects on the Caribbean Programs with Patrick Peters
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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The Pitfalls of Phase 2 EB-5 Project Docs with Sam Newbold
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Apr 13, 2023 |
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Effects of Closures of Portugal and Ireland on the Global Market
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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Former Signature Bank’s EB-5 team find a new home
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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The fall of Signature Bank and its impact on EB-5
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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Three's A Crowd
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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2-year Sustainment & Redeployment
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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2023 Chronicle of EB-5 Frustrations Foretold
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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2022 Recap
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Dec 22, 2022 |
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Should EB-5 Projects be Allowed a Voice?
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Nov 17, 2022 |
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Bankruptcy in EB-5
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Nov 10, 2022 |
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Is a Denial Pattern Emerging?
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Nov 03, 2022 |
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A Series of Unfortunate (and Foreseeable) Events
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Oct 13, 2022 |
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Realities Faced by Afghan Immigrants featuring Award Winning Political Journalists
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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India Headed for EB-5 Visa Backlog Once Again
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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How Do We Handle Agents Under RIA
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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Visa Set Asides under the EB-5 Reform & Integrity Act of 2022
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Aug 11, 2022 |
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Where are EB-5 Investors coming from?
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Aug 04, 2022 |
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Back In Business
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Jul 01, 2022 |
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"Legal Error" by USCIS?
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Jun 09, 2022 |
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Recertifying Regional Centers Part 1: Differing Approaches
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May 26, 2022 |
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Fund Managers, Reservation Agreements, Oh my!
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May 19, 2022 |
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Sue the Bastards!
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May 09, 2022 |
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Dealing with Existing Projects Under the New Law
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Apr 07, 2022 |
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Concurrent Filing for EB-5 Investors
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Mar 31, 2022 |
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New Legislation on EB-5 is here - Finally
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Mar 11, 2022 |
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Industry Series on Technology
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Mar 03, 2022 |
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US Healthcare Industry Insights for Foreign Investors
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Feb 10, 2022 |
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New Year, New Agenda? What to expect in 2022.
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Jan 20, 2022 |
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How to Maneuver EB5 for the Indian Investor
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Dec 09, 2021 |
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All Countries are NOW Current!
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Nov 22, 2021 |
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Important Security Documents for Direct Pooled Projects
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Nov 11, 2021 |
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Regional Center Reauthorization Update
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Nov 05, 2021 |
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Differing Interest Rates Among Direct Investment Projects
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Oct 07, 2021 |
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American Immigrant Investor Alliance
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Sep 29, 2021 |
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Dispelling Direct Pooled Project Concerns
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Sep 02, 2021 |
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A Frenzy of EB-5 Updates
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Aug 26, 2021 |
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Signs of Recovery in the Hospitality Sector
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Jul 22, 2021 |
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CBI Opportunities for a Post Pandemic World
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Jul 15, 2021 |
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A Tumultuous Week for EB-5
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Jun 25, 2021 |
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EB-5 in Danger, Act Now!
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Jun 02, 2021 |
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To Sue or Not To Sue
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May 20, 2021 |
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Breaking News: COVID Upsets TEA Designations with Jeff Carr.
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May 06, 2021 |
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EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2021
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Apr 01, 2021 |
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EB5 is Here to Stay
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Mar 04, 2021 |
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The Pitfalls of an EB5 Project with Friends & Family
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Feb 25, 2021 |
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Demystifying EB5 Debt vs. Equity
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Feb 11, 2021 |
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Ending USCIS Delays: What You Can Do.
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Jan 28, 2021 |
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EB5 Outlook for 2021
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Jan 14, 2021 |
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H.R. 1044 Will Harm Immigrant Diversity & Decimate EB5
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Dec 14, 2020 |
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2020 U.S. Election Special
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Nov 19, 2020 |
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Correct Interpretation of Cash
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Nov 05, 2020 |
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Next Steps for EB-5 Projects
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Oct 29, 2020 |
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100 Combined Years on Visa Availability
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Oct 22, 2020 |
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Are EB5 Virtual Events Working for You?
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Oct 15, 2020 |
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Post-Offering Obligations for Regional Centers & EB-5 Issuers
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Oct 08, 2020 |
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“Some of the best things happen to me, over my loudest protests!”
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Oct 01, 2020 |
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3 Economists weigh in on EB5
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Sep 24, 2020 |
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Top 10 Global Immigration & Investment Migration programs featuring Christian Nesheim of Investment Migration Insider
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Sep 17, 2020 |
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New York City renaissance with Arthur Rosenfield
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Sep 10, 2020 |
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Nigeria, the GIANT of Africa
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Sep 03, 2020 |
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Proposal for a Points Based Visa Program
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Aug 20, 2020 |
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USCIS Case Filings, Adjudications, Backlogs, and Filing Fees
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Aug 06, 2020 |
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EB-5 Capital Redeployment Guidance
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Aug 03, 2020 |
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Insider’s look at the advice EB-5 Developer’s receive
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Jul 30, 2020 |
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Successful EB-5 Expedited Case Processing
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Jul 23, 2020 |
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EB-5 Restructuring with Clem Turner
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Jul 16, 2020 |
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How EB 5 Visa Works When Setting Up Your Own Project
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Jul 09, 2020 |
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Current EB5 issues on Capital Hill with Aaron Grau of IIUSA
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Jul 02, 2020 |
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Regional Centers and Projects Impact & Insight on COVID-19
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May 08, 2020 |
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Panel Discussion: COVID-19’s Impact on EB-5
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Apr 23, 2020 |
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NuRide Transportation: New Age Medicine in the time of Corona
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Apr 13, 2020 |
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Special Report - April 6th, 2020
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Apr 06, 2020 |
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Updates from IIUSA with Bob Kraft
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Apr 01, 2020 |
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Litigation Updates & Mandamus Results with John Pratt
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Mar 26, 2020 |
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Request For Evidence Trends with Irina Rostova
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Mar 19, 2020 |
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Special Report - March 13th 2020
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Mar 16, 2020 |
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Navigating a Notice of Intent to Terminate
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Mar 12, 2020 |
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Special Report - March 10th 2020
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Mar 10, 2020 |
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Pros & Cons of the E-2 Investment Visa with Jinhee Wilde
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Mar 05, 2020 |
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Should Iranians file for EB-5 now that they have lost E-2 status?
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Feb 27, 2020 |
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Post Regulation Changes Reflected in EB5 Project Documents
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Feb 20, 2020 |
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Citizenship by Investment in Grenada with Mohammed Asaria
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Feb 13, 2020 |
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Digital Platforms and the EB-5 Marketplace with Kurt Reuss
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Feb 06, 2020 |
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Cryptocurrency in EB-5 with Max Dilendorf
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Jan 30, 2020 |
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What’s Trending in EB-5 in 2020?
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Jan 23, 2020 |
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International Taxation with Clayton Cartwright
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Dec 19, 2019 |
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How Litigation can help EB-5
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Dec 12, 2019 |
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Post Regulation Update
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Dec 05, 2019 |
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SB 386 vs Relief Act and the State of Play in Washington
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Nov 13, 2019 |
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Can EB-5 Partial Investments Work?
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Nov 07, 2019 |
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The Impact of TEA Changes in the New Regs with Economist Jeff Carr
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Oct 23, 2019 |
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Last-Minute Tips for EB-5 Investors
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Oct 16, 2019 |
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A Whole New EB-5 World with Sam Udani of ILW Immigration Daily
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Oct 09, 2019 |
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Source of Funds talk with the MSA Team
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Sep 19, 2019 |
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Reading PPMs with the Exit in Mind with EB-5 Attorney Ronald Fieldstone
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Sep 12, 2019 |
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Prop Tech Projects for EB-5 with Umesh Harigopal of PropMix
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Aug 29, 2019 |
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Fighting Egregious Adjudication Delays Through Mandamus with Immigration Attorney Ron Klasko
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Aug 15, 2019 |
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A Deep Dive into the New EB-5 Regs with Former USCIS Chief Counsel Robert Divine
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Aug 08, 2019 |
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Understanding the Impact of New EB-5 Regulations with Former USCIS Director Leon Rodriguez
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Aug 01, 2019 |
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It's Official... New EB-5 Regulations Finally Published
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Jul 25, 2019 |
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What is an EB-5 Material Change with AILA EB-5 Chairperson Carolyn Lee
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Jul 11, 2019 |
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EB-5 History and Implementation with Morrie Berez
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May 30, 2019 |
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Backlogs... What Do Indian & Chinese Nationals Do Next?
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May 16, 2019 |
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From Bollywood to EB-5 Investing in India
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Apr 18, 2019 |
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The Economic Impact of the EB-5 Regional Center Program with Jeff Carr
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Apr 03, 2019 |
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Overcoming Administrative Processing Challenges with Ramin Asgard
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Mar 21, 2019 |
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Representing EB-5 Stakeholders on Capitol Hill with Aaron Grau of IIUSA
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Feb 14, 2019 |
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Playing by SEC Rules to Sell Your EB-5 Offering in the US with Clem Turner
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Feb 07, 2019 |
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Cashing in on Private Equity Experience in EB-5 with Nicholas Salzano
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Jan 31, 2019 |
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Understanding the EB-5 Visa Backlog Crisis
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Nov 15, 2018 |
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EB-5 2.0 with Peyman Attari of Integra Finance
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Oct 25, 2018 |
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What's going in EB-5 with Bernard Wolfsdorf
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Sep 17, 2018 |
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Early Withdrawal of EB-5 Capital with Patrick Hogan
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Sep 06, 2018 |
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Indian EB-5 Mythbusters with Harjap Bhangal
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Aug 23, 2018 |
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Diving Into the EB-5 Direct Pool with Kelly Freis
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Aug 16, 2018 |
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H-1B to EB-5
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Jul 26, 2018 |
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Voices of Global Investment Immigration Summit
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Jul 19, 2018 |
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Global Investment Immigration Summit with Nigel Coyne & Sam Hussain of BLS Media
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Jun 14, 2018 |
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Backlog, Cross-Chargeability and the EB-5 Global Market
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Jun 01, 2018 |
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Lobbying for EB-5 with Hunter Bates & Hans Rickhoff of Akin Gump
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May 17, 2018 |
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Technical Violations of Securities Law with Edward Gartenberg
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May 10, 2018 |
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Regional Centers and the Value of Experience with Brian Ostar
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May 03, 2018 |
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Ira Kurzban on Imputed Liability & Immigrant's List
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Apr 26, 2018 |
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Hitting the Reset Button on EB-5 with Julia Park
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Mar 01, 2018 |
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Demystifying Economic Reports with Kimberly Atteberry
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Feb 22, 2018 |
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Getting Your Money Back with Devin Williams
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Feb 08, 2018 |
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Making the Right Choice Between Regional Center and Direct Investment with David Hirson
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Feb 01, 2018 |
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Clear, Credible & Consistent Business Plans for EB-5 with Suzanne Lazicki
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Jan 25, 2018 |
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Citizenship by Investment in Antigua and Barbuda with Charmaine Quinland-Donovan
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Dec 21, 2017 |
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Alternate Route to EB-5 via E-2 through Grenada with Christofer Ashby
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Dec 14, 2017 |
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We Spoke, USCIS Listened
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Nov 15, 2017 |
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The INs & OUTs of EB5 Admin Fees Osvaldo ‘Ozzie’ Torres
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Nov 02, 2017 |
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Deciphering the Proposed EB-5 Legislation with Bernard Wolfsdorf
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Oct 05, 2017 |
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Legislative Update with IIUSA featuring Peter Joseph
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Sep 28, 2017 |
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Using BitCoin for International Transfers with CrypBrokers
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Aug 31, 2017 |
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Latin America market insight with Manuel Ortiz of Civitas
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Aug 17, 2017 |
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Developers Considering & Starting EB-5 Double Feature
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Aug 10, 2017 |
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Changing Lanes from E-2 to EB-5 with Kamran Kirmani of NuRide
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Aug 03, 2017 |
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Is Renting a Regional Center the Best Option?
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Jul 27, 2017 |
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Going In-house (RC) with Erika Banach
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Jul 21, 2017 |
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What is going on with EB5?
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Jul 13, 2017 |
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Senior Assisted Living Centers with Joanie Williams
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Jun 29, 2017 |
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L1 & EB1C Visas with Andrew Shepin
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Jun 15, 2017 |
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Judging Risks in Real Estate Projects with Adam Greene
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Apr 27, 2017 |
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EB-5 Project Structures with Patrick Hogan of CMB
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Apr 20, 2017 |
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Using EB-5 to replace Existing Developer Investments with Roger Christoph
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Apr 06, 2017 |
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Marketing in the Middle East with Sam Hussein from BLS Media
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Mar 30, 2017 |
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3rd Party Escrow Oversight with Reid Thomas
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Feb 16, 2017 |
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Rev. Jesse L. Jackson on Immigrant Civil Rights and the Rainbow Push
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Feb 02, 2017 |
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Starting Buying or Renting a Regional Center with Clem Turner
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Jan 19, 2017 |
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2016 Year in Review
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Jan 12, 2017 |
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Post-Election special with a voice from China
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Nov 24, 2016 |
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Mend, Not End
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Oct 27, 2016 |
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Job Creation and an Economist's view on HR 5992
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Oct 06, 2016 |
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H.R.5992 insight with Peter D. Joseph of IIUSA
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Sep 22, 2016 |
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Green Tea with Developer John Lam (与开发商林建中先生品茶交谈)
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Sep 15, 2016 |
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Third Party Oversight
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Sep 08, 2016 |
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Parole for Entrepreneur Visas
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Sep 01, 2016 |
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Voice of Chinese Investors
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Aug 25, 2016 |
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WeChat and Social Media in China with Connor of EB5Sir
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Jul 28, 2016 |
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Korean EB5 Market
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Jul 21, 2016 |
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EB5 Investment Magazine Conference in NYC
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Jul 14, 2016 |
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Is the Timing Perfect for Atlantic City?
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Jun 30, 2016 |
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EB 5 Investments Unique Opportunities and Challenges
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Jun 23, 2016 |
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
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Jun 02, 2016 |
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Direct Pooled Investments with Brandi Robinson
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May 26, 2016 |
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EB5 Questions and Answers
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May 19, 2016 |
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概括莫娜莎律师事务所主讲的美国投资移民 (Chinese recap #1)
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May 13, 2016 |
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Focus on Business Plans
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May 05, 2016 |
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UK Investment Visa vs US EB5 Program with Amir Zaidi
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Apr 21, 2016 |
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EB5 Exit Plans That Actually Work
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Apr 18, 2016 |
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Raising EB5 Capital from a Developer’s Perspective with Robert (Bob) Friedman
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Apr 14, 2016 |
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Targeted Employment Areas with Jeff Carr
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Apr 11, 2016 |
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EB5 Offering Documents and Common Red Flags
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Apr 07, 2016 |
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EB5 Denials (When they happen and why they do)
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Apr 03, 2016 |
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Escrow and Banking with Robert (Bob) Sloposky
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Mar 31, 2016 |
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EB5 Marketing with Courtney Creedon
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Mar 28, 2016 |
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The Entrepreneur Visa
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Mar 24, 2016 |
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Welcome to EB5 Investment Voice with Mona Shah and Mark Deal
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Mar 21, 2016 |