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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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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...

EB-5 Financing Overview: NYLO South Dallas Hotel Members only

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Gabriel Hidalgo with Civitas Capital Group discusses the EB-5 program and the City of Dallas Regional Center and gives an overview of the NYLO South Dallas Hotel case study.

EB-5 and P3: Leveraging International Migration to Create Capital Members only

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This resource from the Public-Private Partnership Alliance focuses on the EB-5 Visa program and potential to access capital for public-private projects in targeted employment areas.

Improving the EB-5 Investor Visa Program: International Financing for U.S. Regional Economic Development Members only

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Brookings Institute proposes a number of suggestions for a reconsidered EB-5 regional center program to help federal policy makers strengthen the utility of this development finance tool and better accomplish the central goal of the program.

OIG Report: USCIS' EB-5 Regional Center Program Members only

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The Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General audit of USCIS' EB-5 Regional Center Program provides an assessment of laws and regulations, foreign investments and job creation, program integrity, recommendations and more.

IIUSA developed a list of best practices to provide comprehensive guidance to regional centers seeking to conduct business in a manner that will foster growth and success of the EB-5 program.

Economic Impacts of the EB-5 Immigration Program 2010-2011 Members only

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David Kay, Jennifer Thorvaldson, and Scott Lindall with MIG, Inc. present an economic impact analysis of the EB-5 program. According to the report, EB-5 Regional Centers generated $6.8B in investment and 50,000 U.S. jobs from 2010-2011. MIG also...

CanAm EB-5 Projects Members only

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Tom Rosenfeld with CanAm Enterprises shares significant projects around Pennsylvania and Hawaii that have been financed in part by EB-5.

What's Next: EB-5 Trends and Developments Members only

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Daniel Lundy with Klasko Rulon Stock & Seltzer provides a background on EB-5, explores regulatory and legal trends, and discusses implementation going forward.

EB-5 Case Studies: When Things Go Right... and When They Go Wrong Members only

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David Andersson with Whatcom Opportunities Regional Center dissects examples of early, middle, and late stage EB-5 project failures and lessons learned from those cases.

EB-5 Regional Center Proliferation, Historical Data, and Legislative Issues Members only

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Peter Joseph with IIUSA explores the growth and proliferation of Regional Centers across the country. Joseph shares historical data on the approval of Regional Center applications, EB-5 Visa usage by year, economic impact of the program and pressing...

Meeting the Requirements of EB-5 Program Members only

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William Gresser with the EB-5 New York State Regional Center explains how to meet the requirements of the EB-5 program and shares multiple case studies.

The Flats East Bank Project - EB-5 as a Component of the Capital Stack Members only

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Stephen Strnisha with Cleveland International Fund shares details of an EB-5 financed, mixed-use development in Cleveland, Ohio known as the Flats East Bank Project.

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.

EB-5 Basics: History, Terms, Process & Requirements Members only

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Stephen Yale-Loehr with Miller Mayer provides a comprehensive overview of the EB-5 program including history, flow chart, terms and acronyms, basic requirements, agencies involved in EB-5, direct vs. regional center projects, and job creation...

Understanding EB-5 Forms and Process Members only

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Robert Divine with Baker Donelson explains various forms and processes surrounding the EB-5 Program as well as their functions and unique requirements.

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

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

EB-5 Capital - The Lending Model for Public & Private Developers Members only

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Kraig Schwigen with CMB Export shares a variety of case-studies where EB-5 has provided vital capital to public-private projects.

EB-5 U.S. Securities Laws Overview Members only

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Mariza McKee with Kutak Rock presents U.S. Securities Laws related to the EB-5 program including Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Investment Company Act of 1940, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and state 'Blue Sky" laws.

USCIS EB-5 Training Materials Members only

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This resource contains all USCIS EB-5 training materials through May 2011, as released to IIUSA through a FOIA request. Prepared by Karla Creech at Cornell Law School, the training materials contain nearly 800 pages of comprehensive information on...

Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions: Form I-829

Blank petition by entrepreneur to remove conditions (form I-829) from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Application for Regional Center Under the Immigrant Investor Pilot Program: Form I-924

Blank application for Regional Center under the Immigrant Investor Pilot Program (form I-924) from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Supplement to Form I-924: Form I-924A

Blank supplement to form I-924 (form I-924A) from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Application and Petition Forms Related to the EB-5 Program

This document contains critical application and petition forms related to the EB-5 program including: I-526, I-485, DS-230, I-829, I-924 and I-924A.

Essentials of Immigration Law - Abbreviations and Acronyms

The American Immigration Lawyers Association published this comprehensive list of abbreviations and acronyms that apply to immigration law and the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program.

Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

Blank application to register permanent residence or adjust status (form I-485) from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur: Form I-526

Blank immigrant petition by alien entrepreneur (form I-526) from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Maximizing the EB-5 Opportunity Members only

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Moderator Peter Joseph with IIUSA leads a session featuring the country's EB-5 experts as they showcase recent deals, finding investors, immigration process, and proving job creation & exit strategies.

EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program - Urban Land Institute Members only

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Steve Polivy with Akerman gave a brief presentation covering the basic features of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program to the Urban Land Institute Young Leaders Group. In the presentation, Polivy describes the essential functions of a regional...

EB-5 Investor Program and the State of Minnesota Members only

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This study by the Carlson Consulting Enterprise explores how Minnesota can best leverage the federal EB-5 Program to drive employment in the state. Basics of EB-5, detailed processes of the program, historical data, assessment, models and projects,...

Energy Finance - Opportunities for Unlocking Innovation Members only

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Daniel McRae of Seyfarth Shaw provides information on the resources which are available for energy projects throughout the country including bonds, tax credits, public-private partnerships, EB-5, and much more. McRae explains the benefits of...

CalFOR - Access to Capital Members only

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The California Financial Opportunities Roundtable (CalFOR) created this document encompassing all the access to capital financing tools available in California. CalFOR identified opportunities and developed recommendations for leveraging existing...

City of Dallas Economic Development Incentives Members only

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City of Dallas Office of Economic Development provides a variety of development finance tools to businesses and developers in the Dallas area to support new, expanding and relocating businesses or development.

Investment Tools - EB-5 Visa Program Members only

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Brian Ostar with EB5 Capital provides an overview of the EB-5 financing program that has recently emerged as a popular financing tool in the U.S. Furthermore, Ostar explains the functionality of the program and offers a case study.

EB-5 Immigration & Investment Procedures Members only

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Cleveland International Fund created an easy, informative graphic which outlines the general steps for the EB-5 immigration and investment process from potential investor to receiving a permanent green card.

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