EB5 Investors Magazine "Top 25 Awards Edition" Volume 8 Issue 1 | Page 67

TOP EB-5 INDUSTRY RISING STARS F. OLIVER YANG RISING STARS EB5 INVESTORS MAGAZINE A s an experienced EB-5 attorney, F. Oliver Yang is involved in various stages throughout the EB-5 process, including the preparation and filing of I-526 petitions, filing a response to requests for evidence, preparing clients for consular processing interviews, and filing I-829 condition removal petitions. Yang is known for his creative approach when handling challenging cases that require personal attention and meticulous representation. Yang received his LL.B from Renmin University of China and his Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law. He is recognized in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. WHY DID YOU GET INVOLVED IN THE EB-5 INDUSTRY? WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACHIEVE? involved in the EB-5 industry because it is an area of practice that combines my language ability and cultural background with my passion for cutting-edge issues in immigration law. As a member of the EB-5 community, it is my hope that we can continue educating the public about the enormous benefits that the EB-5 program provides, and help improve the integrity of the program to guarantee its health and longevity in the decades to come. HOW DO YOU THINK THE PANDEMIC HAS IMPACTED THE EB-5 INDUSTRY? The pandemic has presented both challenges and opportunities to the EB-5 industry. In the midst of loss and devastation, the pandemic has also forced the industry to take an extraordinary digital leap into the future. This has not only opened up new ways for us to connect with our clients and partners all over the world, but also created emerging business concepts that could serve as pathways to the program’s long-term prosperity. As an immigrant who came to the U.S. as an adult, I understand the issues and challenges faced by many new immigrants. I got EB5INVESTORS.COM 67