EB-5 News & Updates May 25 - June 01
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 | EB-5 Global Monthly News Roundup May 1-30 in Russian Miami, Florida, Miami, US 06/02/2017 9:00AM - 10:00AM (Eastern Daylight Time) Conversation about News & Events in the EB-5 Industry with Analysts, Experts and Newsmakers. Questions can be made by calling: +1-917-421-9919 or by video here with a Chrome browser Topics: 1. Timeline of the program 2. Lawful sourc... | Free |
 | EB-5 & India: What's Driving the Surge in Indian EB-5 Petitions? Miami, Florida, Miami, US 06/02/2017 2:00PM - 3:00PM (Eastern Daylight Time) Conversation about News & Events in the EB-5 Industry with Analysts, Experts and Newsmakers. Questions can be made by calling: +1-917-421-9919 or by video here with a Chrome browser Topics to be discussed : India is a hot E... | Free |
 | EB-5 Weekly News Roundup May 1-31 Florida, Florida, US 06/09/2017 3:00PM - 4:00PM (Eastern Daylight Time) Conversation about News & Events in the EB-5 Industry with Analysts, Experts and Newsmakers. Questions can be made by calling: +1-917-421-9919 or by video here with a Chrome browser | Free |
Posts
 | Trump Says He Has ‘Total Confidence’ In Kushner As His Star Fades At WH | |
| President Donald Trump defended his son-in-law Jared Kushner on Sunday as reports on Kushner’s contacts with Russian officials piled up and his clout in the White House reportedly began to fade. “Jared is doing a great job for the... | ||
 | Walton Westphalia Development Corporation Reports First Quarter 2017 Fiscal Results | |
| Walton Westphalia Development Corporation (the “Corporation”) announced today its results for the first quarter of 2017. Launched in March 2012, the Corporation was formed to provide investors with the opportunity to participate in the... | ||
 | Buying a fast-track to U.S. citizenship? The $500K 'golden visa,' | |
| It may seem odd, but imagine if some guy in China looking for a quick path to U.S. citizenship could plunk down a half-million-dollar investment on a luxury apartment development in Jersey City, and get to the front of the line for a... | ||
 | The EB-5 Program and China's Fugitives | |
| Recent events have put the U.S.’ so-called “investor visa” program back into the spotlight. A significant, if not the largest portion, of investor visa applicants come from China. Whatever the merits of the program as a matter of public... | ||
 | Jared Kushner's Uncle Used Trump To Sell Real Estate | |
| Murray Kushner, the uncle of President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner, has reportedly used Trump's status as president to pitch real estate to Chinese investors. According to Bloomberg Politics, Murray’s KRE... | ||
 | Reform visa system, but don’t cast aside those who depend on it | |
| DEBATESAROUND the EB-5 immigrant investor program have been heated (“Green cards shouldn’t be for sale,” Renée Loth, Opinion, May 15), and EB-5 immigrant investors are frequently labeled as wealthy people buying citizenship. This... | ||
Updates
Regional Center Updates | ||
 | Work to start on 'European-inspired' AC Hotel NuLu | |
| Concord Hospitality Enterprises based in Raleigh will manage the property, which will operate as an AC Hotel by Marriott brand. Assisting with the financing are the Whitman Peterson real-estate investment and management company and the Bluegrass... | ||
 | The feds want to seize 6 acres of land in Indio because of a visa fraud case | |
| The federal government is trying to seize a piece of vacant land on the western edge of Indio, believing its owners committed fraud. CIIF Hotel Group had proposed a four-story hotel and restaurants for the 6.42-acre site, according to city... | ||
 | Feds file lawsuits to seize properties across San Gabriel Valley, Inland Empire connected to EB-5 fraud | |
| United States Attorney’s Office prosecutors filed nine lawsuits Thursday seeking the seizure of real estate properties across Southern California allegedly purchased with millions in proceeds from what FBI investigators said was a fraudulent visa... | ||
 | Feds Seek Property Seizures in Green Card Scam | |
| Federal prosecutors have filed civil complaints seeking the forfeiture of residential and commercial properties in Southern California that were allegedly purchased with the proceeds of a scheme to bilk more than $50 million from foreign... | ||
 | Investors file suit against San Gabriel Valley duo accused of $50M EB-5 scam | |
| Four investors that bought into an alleged $50 million EB-5 scam in the San Gabriel Valley are now suing the father-daughter duo behind the scheme. Yeqing Xia, Rui Zhang, Song Yao Li, and Ting Li — all Chinese nationals — filed suit in California... | ||
Project Updates | ||
 | How Jersey City Unemployment Was Gerrymandered To Help Kushner Pitch Investor Visas | |
| It shouldn't be a surprise. Like some other real estate developers, the Kushner Companies, builders of two luxury apartment projects in... | ||
 | Grassley wants review of Chinese company's marketing of deal with Jared Kushner's family | |
| The head of the Senate Judiciary Committee is calling for a review of “potentially fraudulent statements and misrepresentations” made by... | ||
 | Westphalia developer advances project despite threat of default | |
| The developer behind the Westphalia Town Center is advancing the project on multiple fronts despite the recent receipt of a potential... | ||
 | U.S. Senator urges Dept. of Homeland Security to probe One Journal Square affiliates | |
| U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is calling on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, as well as the Securities and Exchange... | ||
 | After furor, Kushner Companies’ Jersey City project still seeking funding | |
| One Journal Square, a mixed-use development designed by global architecture firm Woods Bagot, has been put under the microscope as the... | ||
 | Jared Kushner built luxury condos using real estate grants meant for poor communities: report | |
| Among the flurry of articles surrounding President Donald Trump’s adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner, one of the less... | ||
 | Kushner deal shines spotlight on Jersey City's struggling inner city | |
| Oak Street is less than a three-mile drive from the Trump Bay Street luxury high-rise but it feels like another world entirely. Daytime... | ||
Firms Updates | ||
 | Renderings unveiled of $700M luxury condo tower designed by David Adjaye | |
| Dive Brief: Renderings for the Lightstone Group's new David Adjaye–designed, $700 million New York City luxury condominium tower have been unveiled by The Real Deal. The 750-foot-tall skyscraper will offer 228-244 units, with prices ranging from... | ||
 | How to Report EB-5 Visa Fraud and Earn an SEC Whistleblower Award | |
| The EB-5 investment program, also affectionately known as the EB-5 visa-for-investment program, has experienced a dramatic increase in fraud and misrepresentation in EB-5 advertisements, EB-5 regional centers, and EB-5 projects. In 2016 alone,... | ||
 | 1,700 CanAm Investors Received Full Principal Repayment and Permanent Green Cards | |
| We are pleased to announce our most recent EB-5 project repayment, allowing us to reach another EB-5 industry-leading milestone of repaying principal in full to more than 1,700 investor-families in 32 projects, totaling $871.5 million – putting... | ||
 | Greenberg Traurig’s Rebecca Schechter to Speak at CFGI Symposium | |
| Rebecca B. Schechter, of counsel in the Business Immigration and Compliance Practice at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will participate in the Council for Global Immigration (CFGI) 2017 Symposium on June 11-14 in Arlington, VA. Schechter... | ||
User Updates | ||
 | Senate Republican Wants Probe Of Kushner Inc.’s China Cash-For-Visas Push | |
| The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee has called for an investigation into “potentially fraudulent statements and misrepresentations” made by companies promoting investment in a property development involving the family company of White... | ||
 | GOP senator wants to probe Kushner family’s deal with China | |
| The chairman of a Senate committee has called for an investigation into “potentially fraudulent statements” made by companies touting business opportunities involving top White House adviser Jared Kushner’s family through a controversial visa... | ||
 | Senator calls for investigation into Chinese company that's helping Kushner family attract investors | |
| Republican senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa has demanded that an investigation be carried out into the Chinese company Qiaowai, which has been working on behalf of Kushner Companies to entice wealthy Chinese to invest in the well-connected real... | ||
 | Republican Senator Calls for Probe Into China Promotion of Kushner Companies Deal | |
| The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee has called for an investigation into "potentially fraudulent statements and misrepresentations" made by companies promoting investment in a property development involving the family company ofWhite... | ||
 | Sen. Chuck Grassley is Covering for Jared Kushner | |
| If you’re like me, your eyes glaze over a little bit when people start talking about the intricacies of our immigration policies and the various kinds of visas we offer to foreign nationals. I certainly feel that way about theEB-5 visa, although... | ||
 | Grassley: Kushner-Linked Real Estate Project Must be Investigated for Visa Fraud | |
| Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) is pushing for a federal investigation of the Fifth Avenue-based Kushner Companies for seemingly promising Chinese investors legal residence in America for buying into a New Jersey real... | ||
Events
| EB-5 Global Monthly News Roundup May 1-30 in Russian Miami, Florida, Miami, US 06/02/2017 9:00AM - 10:00AM (Eastern Daylight Time) Conversation about News & Events in the EB-5 Industry with Analysts, Experts and Newsmakers. Questions can be made by calling: +1-917-421-9919 or by video here with a Chrome browser Topics: 1. Timeline of the program 2. Lawful sourc... | Free |
| EB-5 & India: What's Driving the Surge in Indian EB-5 Petitions? Miami, Florida, Miami, US 06/02/2017 2:00PM - 3:00PM (Eastern Daylight Time) Conversation about News & Events in the EB-5 Industry with Analysts, Experts and Newsmakers. Questions can be made by calling: +1-917-421-9919 or by video here with a Chrome browser Topics to be discussed : India is a hot E... | Free |
 | Arnstein & Lehr Annual Advanced EB-5 Seminar JW Marriott Miami Grand Ballroom (Salons A-C) 1109 Brickell Avenue Miami, FL 33131, Miami, US 06/09/2017 9:00AM - 7:00PM (Eastern Daylight Time) As Congress prepares to overhaul the EB-5 visa program, Arnstein & Lehr is hosting its annual EB-5 Seminar on Friday, June 9, to discuss the future of the EB-5 industry. The day-long seminar will attract some of the country's most renowned authori... | Free |
| EB-5 Weekly News Roundup May 1-31 Florida, Florida, US 06/09/2017 3:00PM - 4:00PM (Eastern Daylight Time) Conversation about News & Events in the EB-5 Industry with Analysts, Experts and Newsmakers. Questions can be made by calling: +1-917-421-9919 or by video here with a Chrome browser | Free |
 | Grand Opening Corporate Center Miramar 2750 SW 145th Ave Miramar, FL 33027, Miramar, US 06/09/2017 5:00PM - 8:00PM (Eastern Daylight Time) We cordially invite you to come attend the grand opening for another one of our successfully funded EB-5 project: Corporate Center at Miramar. Located at 2750 SW 145th Ave, Miramar FL 33027. This project consists of acquisition, development ... | Free |
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