EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program: Navigating Changes and Recent Developments
The reauthorization of the EB-5 Regional Center Program (RC Program), now entitled the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, represents a renewed and valuable source of foreign capital. Key aspects revised by this bill include adjustments in the investment threshold, reauthorization time frame, targeted employment regulatory definition, and several security and integrity measures.
As the new bill brings significant changes to the RC program, it has also created new challenges for the EB-5 investment industry. Thus, to ensure compliance and avoid potential legal pitfalls, there is a need for regional centers, project developers, and foreign investors to keep abreast of the latest developments in the immigration regulatory landscape.
Join a panel of key thought leaders and distinguished professionals organized by The Knowledge Group as they provide a comprehensive discussion of the recent changes in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. Speakers, among other things, will offer practical tips and strategies to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
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Attorney The Korda Law Firm
Anthony Korda, Esq. has been a practicing attorney for thirty-two years, first in England & Wales where he maintains a practice as a Barrister, and subsequently in the US. Named as one of the top 25 EB-5 Attorneys for 2014 and 2015, Anthony focuses his practice on Business Immigration and EB-5 matters, representing Individuals, Employers, Developers, Regional Centers and Investors. Anthony has successfully filed several hundred I-526, I-829 and I-924 Petitions He has represented hundreds of investors from more than 22 countries, as well as businesses throughout the United States who wish to offer a secure EB-5 opportunity to the world market. Anthony has also diversified his practice to include L-1, E-2, E-3, EB-1 and H1B, as well as all aspects of Family Immigration. More recently, Anthony has developed a practice representing investors in failed EB-5 projects and works with his clients to try to ensure that they may remain in the US as permanent residents and recover their investments Anthony is a frequently quoted Immigration expert, and has been a featured speaker at a number of presentations in the US and around the world. He has traveled extensively throughout China, India, South America, Great Britain, Europe and Ireland, advising clients about all aspects of the EB-5 Investor and other Visa programs. Anthony earned his Law Degree from the University of London and qualified as a Barrister of the Bar of England & Wales in 1988 where he practiced successfully for many years before moving to the US. He qualified as an Attorney in 2007 and has focused his practice on Immigration and Securities Law, with particular emphasis on Business Immigration and the EB-5 program ever since.
Managing Attorney Donoso & Partners, LLC
Founder and Managing Partner of Donoso & Partners, LLC, Mr. Donoso is a renowned business immigration lawyer for the United States and Canada. Ignacio has particular expertise working with investors, technology companies, academics and researchers. Mr. Donoso’s career spans over 20 years as a lawyer, advising thousands of clients to successfully navigate the visa system of the United States. Mr. Donoso is also a licensed lawyer in Canada and advises immigrants and businesses with Canadian work visa and investment visa processes. Mr. Donoso has been recognized among the Top 25 immigration attorneys in the United States for entrepreneur visas in 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. Mr. Donoso is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences on immigration law, and has frequently published on specific issues related to business immigration and investment visas. He has been interviewed on national news media including Fox Business and the New York Times, as well as national television and radio in relation on immigration issues. Please see his blog at: www.donosolaw.com
Shareholder Torres Law, P.A.
Osvaldo F. Torres, Esq. a Big Law trained corporate and securities attorney with over 30 years of experience in complex transactional matters, including private and public offerings and financing matters. Mr. Torres is a 1987 graduate of The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of The Penn Law Forum. He has been recognized as a Florida Legal Elite™ and rated AV® Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, its highest rating, has an Avvo 10 rating, its highest rating, and ranked a Top 15 EB-5 Securities Attorney by EB5 Investors Magazine for each of the past six years. Mr. Torres frequently speaks at conferences and webinars on securities law, EB-5 and blockchain matters, and is a member of the Leadership, Public Policy, Nominations and Editorial Committees, of IIUSA. He is a founding member of EB-5 SEC Roundtable, which is comprised of the top securities attorneys in the EB-5 industry.
