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Continued from page 23 EB5 Investors Magazine: Where do you see this company in five years? Tony Tang: Our vision is to become more diversified and international, and to provide our clients with multiple options. Instead of focusing on just one country, we will develop our business in an all-around way, because every client has a different taste. Aside from that, we will also work on building our brand and maintaining a steady stream of clients coming through our door. Tony Tang Although this industry has become extremely competitive, I still think there is a serviceable market. Throughout the last year, we have reached out to over 1,000 potential investors by hosting promotion seminars and making phone calls. Many investors approached us on their own initiative as well. Back to the question, I think the biggest problem is that the program set the bar too high. The strict requirements for proof of lawful source of funds have excluded so many people who really want to go to the United States. 24 EB5 Investors Magazine: Before getting involved in the immigration consulting industry, you established a practice focusing on labor law. Is there a large difference between these two business areas? What are your advantages? Tony Tang: This is a good question. In fact, I do not think there is such a difference. Both industries are service-producing and require the players to place great importance on quality of service, client relations, channel management and branding. Just like attorney s, migration agents have to increase their professional knowledge base and place high importance on credibility. Of course, agents have to put a lot of efforts into marketing. However, law firms also need to work on marketing, publicity and packaging. Speaking of my advantages, my legal background and origin in Shanghai actually double the credibility of the company. Clients trust us as a gatekeeper on dealing with complex legal issues. EB5 INVESTORS MAGAZINE ★