EB5 Investors Magazine English Edition Volume 6, Issue 2 | Page 21

He got help from EB5Investors.com and even reached out to people in his USC network for real estate advice, such as his teachers. Brazil is viewed by many exper ts as an increasingly popular EB - 5 market. In 2017, 282 EB - 5 visas were issued to Brazilian nationals, up from only 24 in 2012, according to the U.S. Department of State. Oliver now lives with his wife in the Playa Vista n e i g h b o r h o o d of Lo s A n g e l e s , n e a r th e c oas t . H e loves surfing in Malibu, a coastal community outside L. A . known for being the home of many Holly wood celebrities. Their 9 - year- old son at tends a local elementary school. “I love to be next to the ocean,” he said. “Right now, I’m happy. My family’s happy.” O l i ve r s ti l l m a i n t a i n s ti e s to B r a z i l . H e h a s s o m e financial assets and investments there. In the Brazilian state of Bahia, he owns vacation rentals and he is also planning to open a small hotel there as well as private villas. Oliver also runs a children’s English-language school in southern Brazil called Bridge Kids. In the United States, Oliver wants to continue his real estate projects, potentially star ting with renovating single-family homes. “We’re going to work hard,” he said. In giving advice to other EB-5 applicants, he stressed the importance of doing research. “Do a proper due diligence,” Oliver said. A nd like Preside n t Ronald Reagan use d to say, he added: “Trust, but verify.” Litigation is a Powerful Tool during these challenging times. I-526, I-829, or I-924 delayed or denied? Regional Center Terminated? Green card in jeopardy? Unreasonable actions or delays by USCIS? We can help you sue USCIS in federal court. www.klaskolaw.com (215)825-8600 EB5INVESTORS.COM 21