<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="no"?><rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" version="2.0"><channel><title>EB-5 Projects, EB-5 Visa, Investments</title><managingEditor>support@eb5projects.com</managingEditor><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:21:27 -0500</pubDate><link>https://eb5projects.com</link><language>en-us</language><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:owner><itunes:email>support@eb5projects.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><item><title>EB5PROJECT-880</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/projects/880-tradepoint-atlantic-phase-i</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Tradepoint Atlantic Phase I)</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:21:27 -0500</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44719</guid><description>
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            You don't have access to read description of this project.</description></item><item><title>EB5PROJECT-1211</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/projects/1211-hotel-saint-augustine</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Hotel Saint Augustine)</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:19:16 -0500</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44718</guid><description>
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            You don't have access to read description of this project.</description></item><item><title>Momentum continues at City Center West Orange (CCWO(Curtis Poling)</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/updates/user_updates/5075</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Momentum continues at City Center West Orange (CCWO)</author><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:04:22 -0500</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44683</guid><description>
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            Momentum continues at City Center West Orange (CCWO) — and an exciting 2026 ahead. City Center West Orange (CCWO) is advancing as a $1B+ master-planned, multi-phase mixed-use development,...</description></item><item><title>Can you summarize the dispute between IIUSA and USCIS regarding the sustainment period?</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/questions/336-can-you-summarize-the-dispute-between-iiusa-and-uscis-regarding-th</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Of course. At its core, the dispute concerns the interpretation of the RIA of 2022 and its stated requirement that developers maintain access to EB-5 capital for a minimum period of two years. USCIS claims that two-year usage would satisfy the intent of the lawmakers. IIUSA claims that Congress never intended to limit the usage to two years. They believe that if the developers are forced to return capital in less than five years, the projects will become too risky. The judge has not ruled conclusively yet. Both sides are claiming victory for the time being.)</author><pubDate>Sun, 9 Nov 2025 22:18:56 -0500</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44660</guid><description>Of course. At its core, the dispute concerns the interpretation of the RIA of 2022 and its stated requirement that developers maintain access to EB-5 capital for a minimum period of two years....</description></item><item><title>Can you summarize the dispute between IIUSA and USCIS regarding the sustainment period?</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/questions/336-can-you-summarize-the-dispute-between-iiusa-and-uscis-regarding-th</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Can you summarize the dispute between IIUSA and USCIS regarding the sustainment period?)</author><pubDate>Sun, 9 Nov 2025 22:18:56 -0500</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44661</guid><description>Of course. At its core, the dispute concerns the interpretation of the RIA of 2022 and its stated requirement that developers maintain access to EB-5 capital for a minimum period of two years....</description></item><item><title>The nature of the Trump Gold Card changed. What are the new categories?</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/questions/337-the-nature-of-the-trump-gold-card-changed-what-are-the-new-categor</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (You are absolutely correct. There was one $ 5 million donation-based Gold card announced in February of this year, which Trump rebranded as the Platinum card. The Platinum green card holder must reside in the US for no more than 270 days a year to be exempt from global tax, i.e., from the obligation to pay US taxes on non-US income. The $1 million Gold Card and the $2 million Gold Card donation options do not provide any tax benefits. They are simple green cards. One is for the individual to donate, and the other is for the company to donate on behalf of the individual they are sponsoring. We do not know if dependents are eligible to get a green card as well. More importantly, we do not know when the program will be effective, if at all. There is disagreement among immigration attorneys about whether this would require new legislation or if a Presidential Proclamation issued through executive action would be sufficient. There is a website to sign up for further information, but as of this writing, there are no tangible specifics. There is speculation that the government will use EB-1 and EB-2 categories, rather than EB-5. If that occurs, because of retrogression in those categories, Indian and Chinese-born applicants would see little benefit.)</author><pubDate>Sun, 9 Nov 2025 22:12:06 -0500</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44658</guid><description>You are absolutely correct. There was one $ 5 million donation-based Gold card announced in February of this year, which Trump rebranded as the Platinum card. The Platinum green card holder must...</description></item><item><title>The nature of the Trump Gold Card changed. What are the new categories?</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/questions/337-the-nature-of-the-trump-gold-card-changed-what-are-the-new-categor</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (The nature of the Trump Gold Card changed. What are the new categories?)</author><pubDate>Sun, 9 Nov 2025 22:12:06 -0500</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44659</guid><description>You are absolutely correct. There was one $ 5 million donation-based Gold card announced in February of this year, which Trump rebranded as the Platinum card. The Platinum green card holder must...</description></item><item><title>The nature of the Trump Gold Card changed. What are the new categories?</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/questions/337-the-nature-of-the-trump-gold-card-changed-what-are-the-new-categor</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (The nature of the Trump Gold Card changed. What are the new categories?)</author><pubDate>Sun, 9 Nov 2025 21:44:32 -0500</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44657</guid><description>The nature of the Trump Gold Card changed. What are the new categories? Please elaborate on the $1 million, $2 million, and $5 million versions. Thank you.</description></item><item><title>Can you summarize the dispute between IIUSA and USCIS regarding the sustainment period?</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/questions/336-can-you-summarize-the-dispute-between-iiusa-and-uscis-regarding-th</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Can you summarize the dispute between IIUSA and USCIS regarding the sustainment period?)</author><pubDate>Sun, 9 Nov 2025 21:42:05 -0500</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44656</guid><description>Can you summarize the dispute between IIUSA and USCIS regarding the sustainment period as it relates to capital repayment?</description></item><item><title>From EB-5 Vision to Global Recognition(Curtis Poling)</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/updates/user_updates/5074</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (From EB-5 Vision to Global Recognition)</author><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:11:08 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44631</guid><description>
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            From EB-5 Vision to Global Recognition A few years ago, I introduced Bishop’s Lodge, Santa Fe mentioned by ROAM Interior Design to my Asia network as an EB-5 project. Today, it’s ranked #1 Resort...</description></item><item><title>4th Annual JTC and Saul Ewing Advanced EB-5 Conference!</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/events/362-4th-annual-jtc-and-saul-ewing-advanced-eb-5-conference</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (4th Annual JTC and Saul Ewing Advanced EB-5 Conference!)</author><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2025 15:15:58 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44630</guid><description>
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             JTC and Saul Ewing are excited to announce the fourth iteration of their advanced EB-5 conference. Thursday, September 18, 2025 Four Seasons Hotel, Miami, FL Conference&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;...</description></item><item><title>Frank C. Manheim</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/profile/user/4039-frank-c-manheim</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Frank C. Manheim)</author><pubDate>Fri, 1 Aug 2025 17:25:53 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44604</guid><description>
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             Lylian Loureiro é economista e corretora, com experiência de 20 anos no mercado financeiro, dos quais 9 anos na área internacional, quando ocupou cargo de direção em instituição financeira em...</description></item><item><title>Why the Consulate Process Gives EB-5 Developers a Competitive Edge(Curtis Poling)</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/updates/user_updates/5073</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Why the Consulate Process Gives EB-5 Developers a Competitive Edge)</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:10:56 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44595</guid><description>
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            Why the Consulate Process Gives EB-5 Developers a Competitive Edge — CN Global Partners Leads with Regional Insight and Execution Strength As highlighted in the Rio Grande Guardian, global demand...</description></item><item><title>All NY Fun Tours, LLC</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/profile/firm/1440-all-ny-fun-tours-llc</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (All NY Fun Tours, LLC)</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:58:50 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44594</guid><description></description></item><item><title>All NY Fun Tours, LLC</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/profile/firm/1440-all-ny-fun-tours-llc</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (All NY Fun Tours, LLC)</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:58:29 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44593</guid><description></description></item><item><title>Tonya Venletta McPhearson</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/profile/user/1875-tonya-venletta-mcphearson</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Tonya Venletta McPhearson)</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:55:30 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44592</guid><description>
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             Established in 1994, The Hatch Homes Group is a dynamic team that can provide you with many useful tools to get the most from your transaction. They have developed a useful Seller's Guide that...</description></item><item><title>Naser  Olyaei</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/profile/user/1987-naser-olyaei</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Naser  Olyaei)</author><pubDate>Sat, 7 Jun 2025 08:32:11 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44568</guid><description>
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            </description></item><item><title>David Finkelstein vs Nicholas Mastroianni II &amp; Allied Capital and Development of South Florida LLC &amp; U.S. Immigration Fund - NY</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/litigation/63</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (David Finkelstein vs Nicholas Mastroianni II &amp; Allied Capital and Development of South Florida LLC &amp; U.S. Immigration Fund - NY)</author><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 09:03:05 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44554</guid><description> &lt;strong&gt;The Plaintiffs’ lawsuit was dismissed on February 26, 2015, just&amp;nbsp;one month after being filed, with no finding of liability.&lt;/strong&gt; Nicholas Mastroianni II, chief executive of Allied Capital and...</description></item><item><title>Chinese investors vs U.S. Immigration Fund - NY &amp; Nicholas  Mastroianni III</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/litigation/120</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Chinese investors vs U.S. Immigration Fund - NY &amp; Nicholas  Mastroianni III)</author><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 08:58:14 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44553</guid><description> &lt;strong&gt;Less than two months after Plaintiffs filed suit, the parties&amp;nbsp;entered a stipulation with no finding of liability and the case was&amp;nbsp;dismissed.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;nbsp; In a petition filed in Manhattan...</description></item><item><title>Douglas Litowitz vs U.S. Immigration Fund, LLC</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/litigation/140</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Douglas Litowitz vs U.S. Immigration Fund, LLC)</author><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 08:55:16 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44552</guid><description> &lt;strong&gt;Plaintiffs’ case was dismissed on June 26, 2019, for want of&amp;nbsp;prosecution.&lt;/strong&gt; Defendants published false and defamatory statements about Litowitz in a document which they filed in the Northern...</description></item><item><title>Chinese Investors - limited partners of Harbourside Funding, LP, vs U.S. Immigration Fund, LLC &amp; Florida Regional Center &amp; Nicholas Mastroianni II</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/litigation/128</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Chinese Investors - limited partners of Harbourside Funding, LP, vs U.S. Immigration Fund, LLC &amp; Florida Regional Center &amp; Nicholas Mastroianni II)</author><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 08:53:48 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44551</guid><description> &lt;strong&gt;Plaintiffs’ case was dismissed by order of the Court with&amp;nbsp;prejudice on November 9, 2023. Dismissing with prejudice&amp;nbsp;means that the Plaintiffs are not permitted to ever again...&lt;/strong&gt;</description></item><item><title>Zoe Ma vs Nicholas Mastroianni II &amp; U.S. Immigration Fund - NY &amp; Qiao Wai</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/litigation/137</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Zoe Ma vs Nicholas Mastroianni II &amp; U.S. Immigration Fund - NY &amp; Qiao Wai)</author><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 08:47:09 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44550</guid><description> &lt;strong&gt;Plaintiffs’ case was dismissed by order of the Court with&amp;nbsp;prejudice on March 25, 2021 based on Plaintiff’s failure to state&amp;nbsp;a viable claim for relief. Dismissing with prejudice means...&lt;/strong&gt;</description></item><item><title>U.S. Immigration Fund - NY</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/profile/regional-center/478-u-s-immigration-fund-ny</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (U.S. Immigration Fund - NY)</author><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 13:37:07 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44549</guid><description>
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             Since 2010, U.S. Immigration Fund (USIF) has supported more than 5,200 families in navigating the EB-5 process with clarity, confidence, and peace of mind. As one of the nation’s leading...</description></item><item><title>Nicholas Mastroianni II &amp; U.S. Immigration Fund - NY &amp; Allied Capital and Development of South Florida LLC vs David Finkelstein</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/litigation/16</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Nicholas Mastroianni II &amp; U.S. Immigration Fund - NY &amp; Allied Capital and Development of South Florida LLC vs David Finkelstein)</author><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 13:29:38 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44548</guid><description> &lt;strong&gt;The Plaintiffs’ lawsuit was dismissed on February 26, 2015, just&amp;nbsp;one month after being filed, with no finding of liability.&lt;/strong&gt; Nicholas Mastroianni II, chief executive of Allied Capital and...</description></item><item><title>David Finkelstein vs Nicholas Mastroianni II &amp; Allied Capital and Development of South Florida LLC &amp; U.S. Immigration Fund - NY</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/litigation/63</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (David Finkelstein vs Nicholas Mastroianni II &amp; Allied Capital and Development of South Florida LLC &amp; U.S. Immigration Fund - NY)</author><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 13:25:34 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44547</guid><description> &lt;strong&gt;The Plaintiffs’ lawsuit was dismissed on February 26, 2015, just&amp;nbsp;one month after being filed, with no finding of liability.&lt;/strong&gt; Nicholas Mastroianni II, chief executive of Allied Capital and...</description></item><item><title>Chinese investors vs U.S. Immigration Fund - NY &amp; Nicholas  Mastroianni III</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/litigation/120</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Chinese investors vs U.S. Immigration Fund - NY &amp; Nicholas  Mastroianni III)</author><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 13:22:35 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44546</guid><description> &lt;strong&gt;Less than two months after Plaintiffs filed suit, the parties&amp;nbsp;entered a stipulation with no finding of liability and the case was&amp;nbsp;dismissed.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;nbsp; In a petition filed in Manhattan...</description></item><item><title>Chinese Investors - limited partners of Harbourside Funding, LP, vs U.S. Immigration Fund, LLC &amp; Florida Regional Center &amp; Nicholas Mastroianni II</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/litigation/128</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Chinese Investors - limited partners of Harbourside Funding, LP, vs U.S. Immigration Fund, LLC &amp; Florida Regional Center &amp; Nicholas Mastroianni II)</author><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 13:03:10 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44545</guid><description> &lt;strong&gt;Plaintiffs’ case was dismissed by order of the Court with&amp;nbsp;prejudice on November 9, 2023. Dismissing with prejudice&amp;nbsp;means that the Plaintiffs are not permitted to ever again...&lt;/strong&gt;</description></item><item><title>Zoe Ma vs Nicholas Mastroianni II &amp; U.S. Immigration Fund - NY &amp; Qiao Wai</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/litigation/137</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Zoe Ma vs Nicholas Mastroianni II &amp; U.S. Immigration Fund - NY &amp; Qiao Wai)</author><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 12:59:11 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44544</guid><description> &lt;strong&gt;Plaintiffs’ case was dismissed by order of the Court with&amp;nbsp;prejudice on March 25, 2021 based on Plaintiff’s failure to state&amp;nbsp;a viable claim for relief. Dismissing with prejudice means...&lt;/strong&gt;</description></item><item><title>Douglas Litowitz vs U.S. Immigration Fund, LLC</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/litigation/140</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Douglas Litowitz vs U.S. Immigration Fund, LLC)</author><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 12:53:49 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44543</guid><description> &lt;strong&gt;Plaintiffs’ case was dismissed on June 26, 2019, for want of&amp;nbsp;prosecution.&lt;/strong&gt; Defendants published false and defamatory statements about Litowitz in a document which they filed in the Northern...</description></item><item><title>Bhargavaram Guthikonda</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/profile/user/1431-bhargavaram-guthikonda</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Bhargavaram Guthikonda)</author><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2025 15:51:17 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44541</guid><description>
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            </description></item><item><title>Chinese investors vs U.S. Immigration Fund - NY &amp; Nicholas  Mastroianni III</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/litigation/120</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Chinese investors vs U.S. Immigration Fund - NY &amp; Nicholas  Mastroianni III)</author><pubDate>Tue, 6 May 2025 11:11:30 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44537</guid><description> &lt;strong&gt;Less than two months after Plaintiffs filed suit, the parties&amp;nbsp;entered a stipulation with no finding of liability and the case was&amp;nbsp;dismissed.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;nbsp; In a petition filed in Manhattan...</description></item><item><title>Douglas Litowitz vs U.S. Immigration Fund, LLC</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/litigation/140</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Douglas Litowitz vs U.S. Immigration Fund, LLC)</author><pubDate>Tue, 6 May 2025 11:09:37 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44536</guid><description> &lt;strong&gt;Plaintiffs’ case was dismissed on June 26, 2019, for want of&amp;nbsp;prosecution.&lt;/strong&gt; Defendants published false and defamatory statements about Litowitz in a document which they filed in the Northern...</description></item><item><title>Chinese Investors - limited partners of Harbourside Funding, LP, vs U.S. Immigration Fund, LLC &amp; Florida Regional Center &amp; Nicholas Mastroianni II</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/litigation/128</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Chinese Investors - limited partners of Harbourside Funding, LP, vs U.S. Immigration Fund, LLC &amp; Florida Regional Center &amp; Nicholas Mastroianni II)</author><pubDate>Tue, 6 May 2025 11:06:51 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44535</guid><description> &lt;strong&gt;Plaintiffs’ case was dismissed by order of the Court with&amp;nbsp;prejudice on November 9, 2023. Dismissing with prejudice&amp;nbsp;means that the Plaintiffs are not permitted to ever again...&lt;/strong&gt;</description></item><item><title>Zoe Ma vs Nicholas Mastroianni II &amp; U.S. Immigration Fund - NY &amp; Qiao Wai</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/litigation/137</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Zoe Ma vs Nicholas Mastroianni II &amp; U.S. Immigration Fund - NY &amp; Qiao Wai)</author><pubDate>Tue, 6 May 2025 10:44:51 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44534</guid><description> &lt;strong&gt;Plaintiffs’ case was dismissed by order of the Court with&amp;nbsp;prejudice on March 25, 2021 based on Plaintiff’s failure to state&amp;nbsp;a viable claim for relief. Dismissing with prejudice means...&lt;/strong&gt;</description></item><item><title>There is a scare going on regarding the Trump Tariff Agenda. While this new policy has wiped out a significant chunk of the stock market, many potential EB5 investors want to know whether they should wait or jump in now.</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/questions/335-there-is-a-scare-going-on-regarding-the-trump-tariff-agenda-while</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Yes. President Trump's proposed tariff agenda is causing impactful tremors in the financial markets, and EB-5 investors are feeling the ripple effects and wondering how it might impact their investment decisions. 
Let us break this down a bit:
The Tariff Agenda and Market Volatility:
The Trump new tariff strategy, especially if it escalates into a trade war with countries like China or Mexico, can:
1)Rattle stock markets due to uncertainty and potential cost hikes.
2)Slow down some industries like manufacturing, construction, and automotive (major users of imported raw materials).
3)Lead to inflationary pressures, which could impact interest rates and consumer spending.
This kind of environment always makes investors more cautious—and rightly so.
US Dollar Impact on EB-5 Investors:
EB-5 investors are in a slightly different boat than regular market participants. Here is how the tariff scare could play into their decision:
Why This Might Be a Good Time to Invest:
Diversification from Home Country Risk is positive: If your home country's economy is also vulnerable to global trade tensions, moving capital to the US through EB-5 might be a form of financial and geopolitical diversification.
Currency Volatility is a real threat: If tariffs spark a strong dollar or weaker emerging market currencies, the EB-5 investment might become more expensive in their local currency.
Most EB-5 investments fund stable Real Estate opportunities: Many EB-5 projects are in real estate, such as hotels, multifamily housing, and mixed-use developments. These can sometimes act as a buffer against broader market volatility.
Lock in Before Further Policy Changes: We may see additional immigration tightening. Getting in now could help investors avoid future policy risks or longer wait times.
Demand-Driven Sectors Still Need Capital: Tariffs impact sectors like affordable housing, senior living, and some infrastructure projects less and still have strong fundamentals.
Reasons to Be Cautious or Wait:
Project-Specific Risk May Increase: Tariffs can increase the cost of materials and mess up EB-5 project budgets—especially in construction-heavy investments. Investors need to vet whether a project has fixed-price contracts or contingencies.
Political uncertainty can increase: If Trump radically shifts immigration policy, it could change the EB-5 landscape, but that is still a big if at this stage.
What Should EB-5 Investors Do?
Rather than wait or jump in, the better approach might be:
1)Evaluate projects that are already under construction or nearly complete.
2)Prioritize job creation and capital repayment structures—look for projects with conservative financial modeling and I-526 approvals where possible.
3)Talk to experienced broker-dealers, attorneys, and regional centers, actively monitoring political and policy changes.
Final Thought:
Yes, the Trump tariff agenda adds a new layer of macroeconomic uncertainty. However, that does not necessarily make EB-5 a wrong bet—it just means due diligence matters more than ever. Waiting for a perfect moment might mean missing the window for investors who think long-term (especially for their future in the US). 
We are happy to help clients weather the storm.)</author><pubDate>Sun, 6 Apr 2025 00:53:14 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44518</guid><description>Yes. President Trump's proposed tariff agenda is causing impactful tremors in the financial markets, and EB-5 investors are feeling the ripple effects and wondering how it might impact their...</description></item><item><title>There is a scare going on regarding the Trump Tariff Agenda. While this new policy has wiped out a significant chunk of the stock market, many potential EB5 investors want to know whether they should wait or jump in now.</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/questions/335-there-is-a-scare-going-on-regarding-the-trump-tariff-agenda-while</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (There is a scare going on regarding the Trump Tariff Agenda. While this new policy has wiped out a significant chunk of the stock market, many potential EB5 investors want to know whether they should wait or jump in now.)</author><pubDate>Sun, 6 Apr 2025 00:53:14 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44519</guid><description>Yes. President Trump's proposed tariff agenda is causing impactful tremors in the financial markets, and EB-5 investors are feeling the ripple effects and wondering how it might impact their...</description></item><item><title>There is a scare going on regarding the Trump Tariff Agenda. While this new policy has wiped out a significant chunk of the stock market, many potential EB5 investors want to know whether they should wait or jump in now.</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/questions/335-there-is-a-scare-going-on-regarding-the-trump-tariff-agenda-while</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (There is a scare going on regarding the Trump Tariff Agenda. While this new policy has wiped out a significant chunk of the stock market, many potential EB5 investors want to know whether they should wait or jump in now.)</author><pubDate>Sun, 6 Apr 2025 00:18:02 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44517</guid><description>There is a scare going on regarding the Trump Tariff Agenda. While this new policy has wiped out a significant chunk of the stock market, many potential EB5 investors want to know how it could...</description></item><item><title>We heard about a few court cases that Klasko Immigration Law Partners successfully litigated against USCIS regarding the path and source of funds. Could you provide more details?</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/questions/334-we-heard-about-a-few-court-cases-that-klasko-immigration-law-partn</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (It is hard to say, but I want to say yes. The takeaway of both court rulings was that USCIS has not been implementing more likely than not standard when evaluating the path or the source of funds. Both court cases were presided over by a Federal judge. President Trump appointed the second case’s Federal judge. They ruled that the law demands one step back as far as the source of funds is concerned. In practical terms, this means that, for example, if a student is applying for EB5 and the funds are given to him by his father, the only piece of evidence the father must show is that he owns the funds he gifted to his son. The current process requires the father to demonstrate that he earned the funds legitimately, providing even the most detailed evidence.)</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:39:27 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44507</guid><description>It is hard to say, but I want to say yes. The takeaway of both court rulings was that USCIS has not been implementing more likely than not standard when evaluating the path or the source of funds....</description></item><item><title>We heard about a few court cases that Klasko Immigration Law Partners successfully litigated against USCIS regarding the path and source of funds. Could you provide more details?</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/questions/334-we-heard-about-a-few-court-cases-that-klasko-immigration-law-partn</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (We heard about a few court cases that Klasko Immigration Law Partners successfully litigated against USCIS regarding the path and source of funds. Could you provide more details?)</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:39:27 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44508</guid><description>It is hard to say, but I want to say yes. The takeaway of both court rulings was that USCIS has not been implementing more likely than not standard when evaluating the path or the source of funds....</description></item><item><title>We heard about a few court cases that Klasko Immigration Law Partners successfully litigated against USCIS regarding the path and source of funds. Could you provide more details?</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/questions/334-we-heard-about-a-few-court-cases-that-klasko-immigration-law-partn</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (We heard about a few court cases that Klasko Immigration Law Partners successfully litigated against USCIS regarding the path and source of funds. Could you provide more details?)</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:36:00 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44506</guid><description>We heard about a few court cases that Klasko Immigration Law Partners successfully litigated against USCIS regarding the path and source of funds. Could you provide more details? Does this...</description></item><item><title> What do we know about the Trump Gold Card so far?</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/questions/333-what-do-we-know-about-the-trump-gold-card-so-far</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (The Trump administration announced the Gold Card on February 25. Unlike the EB5 program, it is an immigration-by-donation program. The donation amount is $ 5 million. It grants tax relief for non-US income. The holders do not have to reside in the United States. We expect the source of funds analysis to be lighter than that of EB-5. That said, the details of the program are still not publicly available. The EB-5 program, in contrast, is a job-creation program. The price tag is much more reasonable. It is an immigration-by-investment program. Initially, when the administration announced the Gold Card, they indicated it would replace the EB5 program. During subsequent announcements, the government officials led us to believe that the two programs would co-exist.)</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:14:01 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44504</guid><description>The Trump administration announced the Gold Card on February 25. Unlike the EB5 program, it is an immigration-by-donation program. The donation amount is $ 5 million. It grants tax relief for...</description></item><item><title> What do we know about the Trump Gold Card so far?</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/questions/333-what-do-we-know-about-the-trump-gold-card-so-far</link><author>noemail@noemail.org ( What do we know about the Trump Gold Card so far?)</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:14:01 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44505</guid><description>The Trump administration announced the Gold Card on February 25. Unlike the EB5 program, it is an immigration-by-donation program. The donation amount is $ 5 million. It grants tax relief for...</description></item><item><title> What do we know about the Trump Gold Card so far?</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/questions/333-what-do-we-know-about-the-trump-gold-card-so-far</link><author>noemail@noemail.org ( What do we know about the Trump Gold Card so far?)</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:09:08 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44503</guid><description> What do we know about the Trump Gold Card so far? How will it affect the EB5 clients?</description></item><item><title> What do we know about the Trump Gold Card so far?</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/questions/332-what-do-we-know-about-the-trump-gold-card-so-far</link><author>noemail@noemail.org ( What do we know about the Trump Gold Card so far?)</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:09:02 -0400</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44502</guid><description> What do we know about the Trump Gold Card so far? 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             Key factors to evaluate EB-5 and global investment projects that best fit your migration goals and financial means &amp;amp; What to expect for the EB-5 Program under The Trump Administration</description></item><item><title>Matthew  Belcher</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/profile/user/3385-matthew-belcher</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Matthew  Belcher)</author><pubDate>Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:23:20 -0500</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44485</guid><description>
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            Did you know? Breaking Down the&amp;nbsp;Battineni v. Mayorkas&amp;nbsp;Ruling: A Landmark for EB-5 Investors Introduction The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, established in 1990, has been a vital...</description></item><item><title>Why Should Immigration Attorneys Consider Recommending the EB-5 Option for their Clients?</title><link>http://eb5projects.com/updates/posts/2110-why-should-immigration-attorneys-consider-recommending-the-eb-5-o</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Why Should Immigration Attorneys Consider Recommending the EB-5 Option for their Clients?)</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:45:12 -0500</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:eb5projects.com,2005:PublicActivity::Activity/44465</guid><description>
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            Why Should Immigration Attorneys Consider Recommending the EB-5 Option for their Clients? &amp;nbsp; By Marko Issever published in IIUSA's&amp;nbsp;fall 2024 edition&amp;nbsp;of the Regional Center Business...</description></item></channel></rss>