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Join ALC Executives, Gary N. Merson and Chris Mason as they discuss the state of EB-5 investing and future policy development with Ira J. Kurzban, ALC Senior Advisor, Founding Partner of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt, P.A., and Author of the Kurzban’s Immigration Law Sourcebook.
Ira Kurzban’s importance to the development of immigration law and policy over the past 50 years simply cannot be overstated.
The discussion covers the key issues on the minds of EB-5 industry attorneys, stakeholders, immigrant investors, and even government officials.
Notably, the trio describes how taking an immigrant first approach to the EB-5 program is not only the most effective way to ensure program success for immigrant investors, it is also good business.
“Immigrant First Investing” as a Guiding Principle:
A key focus of an immigrant first approach involves making sure that EB-5 investment structures protect the immigrant investor’s capital and adhere to program requirements, thereby helping to ensure petitions are ultimately approved. For long-term sustainability in EB-5, you cannot simply focus on profit. An immigrant investor’s success in obtaining a green card and protecting their capital is paramount.
As Gary puts it, “we don’t succeed unless the immigrant succeeds… transparency and compliance at the highest levels… those are the hallmarks of Immigrant First Investing.”
This approach drive’s everything at ALC from project selection and underwriting to how financial terms are explained and how immigrant investors are treated.
Through this lens, Ira, Gary, and Chris dive into the current state of EB-5 program.
About American Lending Center:
American Lending Center (ALC) is a private, non-bank lender committed to advancing US economic growth and job creation. Headquartered in Irvine, California, ALC operates 14 USCIS-designated regional centers spanning the continental United States and Hawaii. Since 2009, ALC has deployed more than $2.3 billion in financing, supporting thousands of businesses nationwide and contributing to the creation and retention of over 145,000 jobs. ALC is committed to Immigrant First Investing.
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