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Understanding EB-5 Immigration Laws Members only

Carolyn Lee from Miller Mayer LLP & Robert Divine from Baker Donelson PC present on EB-5 Immigration Laws.

Understanding EB-5 Securitites Law: Broker Issues and Unique Risks

Michael Homeier from Homeier Law PC presents on EB-5 Securities Law with a special focus on broker issues and the unique risks of EB-5 securities.

Understanding EB-5 Securities Laws Members only

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Mariza McKee from Kutak Rock presents on Understanding EB-5 Securities Law.

The Ark Project at JFK Members only

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JFK International Airport’s latest redevelopment project is a unique one: a $65 million, 178,000 square foot state of the art facility for pets. The Ark at JFK will offer pre-flight micro-chipping, kennels, an aviary, and more. This large-scale...

Understanding Loan Documents in EB-5 Project Financing Members only

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Access to Capital | EB-5 Visa | Foreign Investment | Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) | U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS)

This article explains the typical loan arrangement used in EB-5 transactions, focusing on the overall structure to identify various parties and ancillary loan documents involved and their respective roles in EB-5 transactions.

Understanding EB-5 Forms and Process Members only

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Access to Capital | EB-5 Visa | Foreign Investment | Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) | U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS)

Stephen Yale-Loehr and Robert Divine describe the EB-5 forms and processes to understand, including the I-924, I-526, DS-260, and I-485.

Funding Brownfield Projects with EB-5 Program

This article from Schnapf, LLC examines the EB-5 program and how can provide alternative financing for brownfield redevelopment.

What TEA Projects Might Look Like Under EB-5 2.0 Members only

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In a working paper published by the NYU Stern School of Business, authors Jeanne Calderon and Gary Friedland explore how targeted employment projects would evolve if proposed EB-5 rule changes are passed by Congress.

Export Financing Programs from SBA Members only

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Access to Capital | Foreign Investment | International | U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

Jim Newton, International Trade Finance Specialist for the SBA, outlines a variety of export financing assistance programs offered by the SBA.

EB-5 Regional Center Program Members only

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David Andersson (IIUSA), David Bovee (Zenith Capital), and Cletus Weber (Peng & Weber, PLLC) explain the impact of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program across the country, as well as the program's economic impact in the state of Washington.

EB-5 Program: Successes, Challenges, and Opportunities for States and Localities Members only

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Analyzing recent government data and independent studies of the program, Bipartisan Policy Center provides an overview of the EB-5 program’s history, performance, and impacts to date. This paper also looks at the increasing interest in creating...

Roadmap of EB-5 Capital: An Alternative Financing Tool for Commercial Real Estate Projects

This publication from New York University’s Stern School of Business includes appendices showing a sample EB-5 mezzanine loan structure and terms along with a select database of large-scale Regional Center projects. The first section provides...

EB-5 Financing in PA Members only

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Debbie A. Klis from Ballard Spar gives an overview of the EB-5 investment visa program and its requirements types of EB-5 projects and ways to use the EB-5 program.

Development Finance in Rural or Less Developed Areas Members only

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Daniel McRae of Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides an in-depth presentation concentrated on rural economic development projects that utilize EB-5 and New Market Tax Credits.

Vermont EB-5 Regional Center - A World of Opportunity Members only

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Brent Raymond of the Vermont EB-5 Regional Center explains their program, the troubled business provision, foreign direct investments, and the effect EB-5 has on the state.

EB-5 Basics Members only

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Access to Capital | EB-5 Visa | Foreign Investment | Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) | U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS)

Steven Yale-Loehr of Miller Mayer LLP and Robert Divine with Baker Donelson break down EB-5 describing the basic definitions, acronyms, and requirements.

Finding Investors Members only

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Lili Wang of New City Advisors details the challenges of finding investors for EB-5 capital and dispenses advice for a better approach at finding quality and professional international funds.

EB-5 as Component of the Capital Stack Members only

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Access to Capital | EB-5 Visa | Foreign Investment | Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) | U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS)

This presentation by Jon Mullen, Vice President at EB5 Capital, describes how EB5 can fit into the capital stack, the institutional investor approach, the expected structures, and more.

EB-5 as a Component in the Capital Stack Members only

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Stephen Strnisha of the Cleveland International Fund illustrates how the agency combines EB-5 financing with several other financing tools in order to successfully fund developments.

Public Private Partnership: Collaborating With an Existing Regional Center Members only

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Bryan Edwards of the Development Finance Authority of Summit County shares the public-private partnership approach to financing projects with EB-5.

Partnering with EB-5 Regional Centers Members only

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Peter Englander with Portland Development Commission shares EB-5 case studies and explores the benefits and opportunities EB-5 presents to public partners.

Global Investors, Kentucky Jobs Members only

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The regional center Bluegrass International Fund (BIF), located in Kentucky, faces unique challenges. These are outlined, along with a number of other BIF strategies and projects, by President & CEO Lynn Allen.

What's in an EB-5 Project's Capital Stack?Members only

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Greg White with Seyfarth Shaw illustrates how EB-5 investments can fit into the overall capital stack, covering corporate finance considerations.

Understanding EB-5 Forms and Process Members only

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Access to Capital | EB-5 Visa | Foreign Investment | Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) | U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS)

The numerous documents, applications, and processes of EB-5 are explained by Robert Divine of Baker Donelson and Stephen Yale-Loehr of Miller Mayer LLP.

CDFA Brownfields Financing Toolkit

The CDFA Brownfields Financing Toolkit provides communities with an easy-to-use, best practices resource on brownfields redevelopment. The toolkit brings together the best financing concepts and techniques to provide a comprehensive response to...

Presentation: IIUSA Members only

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Peter Joseph of IIUSA explains the history of the EB-5 program and the mission of IIUSA.

Michigan: Open to the World Members only

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Joe Borgstrom, COO of the Michigan Community Development Corporation, describes the benefits of utilizing the EB-5 program in the state of Michigan.

Michigan-Indiana EB-5 Regional Center Members only

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Access to Capital | EB-5 Visa | Foreign Investment | Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) | U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS)

Greg Nicholas explains the basics behind the EB-5 program, as well as the roles and responsibilities of the Michigan-Indiana EB-5 Regional Center in assisting investment projects.

Pairing EB-5 with Tax Credit Equity Members only

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Cam Turner of United Fund Advisors presents strategies, as well as several case studies, regarding the EB-5 program and the advantages of pairing the program with tax credit equity.

The EB-5 Program as a Capital Access Tool

Access to Capital | EB-5 Visa | Foreign Investment | Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) | U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS)

Clem Turner of Homier & Law, P.C. discusses the basics behind the EB-5 program and methods in using the program as a tool to access capital.

Innovation, EB-5 and Other Capital Access Tools Members only

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Margie Piliere of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority provides an in-depth analysis of the SSBCI program, as well as the basics behind bond financing.

What's Next? EB5 Trends and Developments

Peter Joseph, Executive Director of IIUSA, shares some marketing trends, statistics and capital formation related to the EB-5 visa.

Investing in Job Creation Members only

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The role and experience of an EB-5 regional center is explained by Bill Gresser of the EB-5 New York State Regional Center, touching on the steps necessary to facilitate job creation.

Public Private Partnership: Collaborating With an Existing Regional Center Members only

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Bryan Edwards of the Development Finance Authority of Summit County shares the public-private partnership approach to financing projects with EB-5.

Corporate Finance Considerations in EB-5 Transactions Members only

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Greg White with Seyfarth Shaw illustrates how EB-5 investments can fit into the overall capital stack, covering corporate finance considerations.

Combining EB-5 with Public Funding and Advantages of Public Private Partnerships Members only

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Angelique Brunner, President of EB-5 Capital, describes how EB-5 fits into the capital stack alongside other tools from the development finance toolbox.

EB-5 as a Component in the Capital Stack Members only

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Stephen Strnisha of the Cleveland International Fund illustrates how the agency combines EB-5 financing with several other financing tools in order to successfully fund developments.

Finding Investors Members only

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Access to Capital | EB-5 Visa | Foreign Investment | Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) | U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS)

Stephen Strnisha of the Cleveland International Fund explains the process of finding investors, working with immigration agents, and building visibility overseas.

PIDC Regional Center Members only

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Access to Capital | EB-5 Visa | Foreign Investment | Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) | U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS)

Wanda Speight describes her organization, Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation, and their role as a partner with CanAm Enterprises in offering foreign investment opportunities.

EB-5 Basics Members only

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Access to Capital | EB-5 Visa | Foreign Investment | Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) | U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS)

Steven Yale-Loehr of Miller Mayer LLP and Robert Divine with Baker Donelson break down EB-5 describing the basic definitions, acronyms, and requirements.

EB-5 Securities Laws - Due Diligence, Long-Term Issues & the Capital Stack Members only

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Michael Homeier with Homeier & Law provides insight to EB-5 securities issues including the background, due diligence and the EB-5 capital stack.

Understanding EB-5 Forms and Process Members only

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Access to Capital | EB-5 Visa | Foreign Investment | Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) | U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS)

The numerous documents, applications, and processes of EB-5 are explained by Robert Divine of Baker Donelson and Stephen Yale-Loehr of Miller Mayer LLP.

Attracting Business Investment in the United States Members only

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Aaron Brickman of SelectUSA shares Foreign Direct Investment trends, the current nature of investing in the U.S. and the role of SelectUSA.

EB-5 Deal Structuring - U.S. Securities Laws Members only

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Mariza McKee with Kutak Rock presents U.S. Securities Laws related to the EB-5 program including the Securities Act of 1933, Regulations S & D, State "Blue Sky" Laws and more.

Financing Your Business in Oregon Members only

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This guide was developed by USDA Rural Development for existing and prospective rural business owners to identify and explain the many government programs and resources available in Oregon to help plan, develop and finance a business.

Increasing Economic Opportunity In Distressed Urban Communities With EB-5 Members only

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The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City offers insights into the potential of the EB-5 program as a tool for impact investing in inner cities. A set of recommendations is offered to leverage this tool to maximize economic opportunity in...

IIUSA Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct

The Association to Invest in the USA (IIUSA) approved its 2014 Best Practices Committee recommendations. The recommendations issued set high standards for IIUSA’s members in an effort to promote responsible, professional and ethical behavior and...

Anatomy of EB-5 Investment Infographic Members only

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This infographic highlights the process of using EB-5 for Brooklyn Navy Yard’s first EB-5 funded project through IIUSA President’s Advisory Council member, New York City Regional Center (NYCRC).

Next Season’s Green Bond Harvest Members only

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This paper by International Finance Corporation and Kellogg School of Management discusses possible innovation and credit enhancements that could expand green capital markets. It is the first in a discussion paper series and will be of particular...

How California is Making the Most of EB-5

In this CDFA webcast, our expert panelists including Peter Joseph of IIUSA, Mariza McKee with Kutak Rock, and Kraig Schwigen with CMB Regional Centers present on the impact being made by EB-5 in California, key rules and regulations, and...

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