EB5 Investors Magazine
The lengthening waitlist for
proudly hosted the 2016
Chinese investors was a hot
Shanghai Investment & Im-
topic of discussion through-
migration Expo on May 8-9 at
the luxurious Jing An Shangri-La
hotel in Shanghai, China. The China Migration Group kindly served as a
co-host for the event. More than 300 EB-5
professionals joined including over 100 Chinese
migration agencies and prospective migration agents.
out the event. Professionals
from Wolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP,
Fragomen Worldwide, Foster LLP,
Peng & Weber PLLC, and David Hirson & Partners LLP discussed the topic in
detail. They also shared useful strategies involving
real cases, such as addressing migration issues for teenagers under 21, children who have aged-out of eligibility for
With this international expo, EB5 Investors sought to
coverage under the EB-5 program, and examining alterna-
enhance communication and cooperation in the EB-5 in-
tive visa options like the L-1 visa.
dustry. Ali Jahangiri, publisher and president of EB5 Investors Magazine, noted in his opening remarks that en-
The final day of the conference featured a speech by Aus-
hanced Sino-U.S. relations and communication is needed
tin Fragomen, founder of Fragomen Worldwide. Panels
to further market transparency and band the industry to-
focused on advanced source of funds issues, and current
gether to advocate for much-needed reforms. U.S. Sen
hot topics like the importance of due diligence, especially
Rand Paul and U.S. Rep Jared Polis also expressed their
in light of the September 30, 2016 sunset date for the EB-5
support for the EB-5 program to attendees via video and
Regional Center Program and the Jay Peak SEC complaint.
Skype.
The expo also offered migration agents information about
EB5 Investors Magazine was honored to welcome repre-
investment immigration programs in countries other than
sentatives and owners from many well-respected Chinese
the United States, including which programs are most
migration agencies at this event. A special recognition
popular, along with U.S. Asset Allocation best practices.
was given to all Exit-Entry presidents at the event, and it
was a tremendous vote of confidence to host Shanghai
This successful event furthers EB5 Investors’ goals of furthering
Exit-Entry Association President Zhang Han Qing among
the knowledge of all industry stakeholders while offering inval-
our event’s distinguished panel speakers.
uable networking and business development opportunities.
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