FINRA District Compliance Meeting (New York, District 10) to Cover EB-5

June 18, 2013 by / Leave a Comment
IIUSA Capitol Building

On June 26, 2013 8:15am – 10:15am, the Financial INdustry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) will be holding its District Compliance Meeting, designed for compliance and legal professionals that are members of FINRA.  This particular meeting will include discussion on the EB-5 Program as an emerging regulatory issue.

Generally speaking, these events offer an opportunity to hear about current regulatory issues while engaging in a direct dialogue with FINRA District Office staff.  The event will be held at The India Club House (formerly Bayard’s), in New York City.  IIUSA will report back on the substance of the meeting.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS EVENT

Filed Under: Gov't Affairs

Legislative Update: Comprehensive Immigration, and EB-5, Reform Takes a Step Forward in the Senate

June 17, 2013 by / Leave a Comment
IIUSA Capitol Building

Last Tuesday, in an 84-15 vote, the Senate moved to open formal debate on the comprehensive immigration overhaul bill, S. 744, which includes Senator Leahy’s EB-5 amendment.  IIUSA is pleased that the EB-5 amendment was included on S. 744, and is working tirelessly to get our substantive comments included in the final version of the legislation.  The is is the first test of what is sure to be many for the “Gang of Eight” legislation which passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee last month.  Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) stated that he expects several weeks of deliberation before final votes on the bill are cast over this summer.

Advocates of immigration reform want a final vote to be at least 70 or more in hopes that an overwhelming vote will pressure House Speaker John Boehner to bring the bill to the House via the Hastert Rule.  It is still unclear how the House will proceed, but Speaker Boehner sounded hopeful that CIR would be passed in both chambers of Congress by the end of this calendar year.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW IIUSA’s SUBSTANATIVE COMMENTS ON THE EB-5 AMENDMENT ON S. 744

Filed Under: Gov't Affairs, Road to Permanent EB-5 Regional Center Program

New Members-Only Section of IIUSA.org: I3 (“IIUSA Industry Intelligence”) Online!

June 13, 2013 by / Leave a Comment

IIUSA is proud to announce the new IIUSA Industry Intelligence Online ("I3 Online"), the new and improved online platform for IIUSA members to communicate, access shared resources, and stay in the know on all of the latest industry developments!  … [Continue reading]

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IIUSA Partners with the American Chamber of Commerce in South China to Lead U.S. Delegation to 17th Annual China International Fair for Investment & Trade (CIFIT) – Sept 6-10

June 12, 2013 by / Leave a Comment

IIUSA has partnered with the American Chamber of Commerce in South China to lead the U.S. delegation to the 17th Annual CIFIT in Xiamen, China this September.  The partnership will co-host the U.S. Exhibit Pavilion, collaborate on media events, and … [Continue reading]

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Report on IIUSA’s May Trade Mission to Asia

June 11, 2013 by / Leave a Comment

IIUSA recently returned from a successful trade mission to Asia with a mission to educate the investor markets in both China and Japan.  The goal of the trip was two-fold: (1) maintain the health and vitality of the EB-5 Regional Center Program's … [Continue reading]

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IIUSA is Ready to Welcome YOU to Las Vegas!

June 10, 2013 by / Leave a Comment

IIUSA's 3rd Annual International Investment & Economic Development Forum in Las Vegas (6/19 - 6/21) is a little less than 2 weeks away!  We are excited to see all of our friends and colleagues at this much anticipated industry event.  As a … [Continue reading]

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Sign up for a Daily Email Update from IIUSA Blog!

June 7, 2013 by / Leave a Comment

Signing up for daily blog post updates via email is easy! Just visit the IIUSA blog website, enter your email where it says "STAY CONNECTED" (on the right side of your screen) and click "CONNECT!"  Then follow the instructions to confirm your … [Continue reading]

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IIUSA Partners with the American Chamber of Commerce in South China to Lead U.S. Delegation to 17th Annual China International Fair for Investment & Trade (CIFIT) – Sept 6-10, 2013

June 7, 2013 by / Leave a Comment

The two organizations will co-host the U.S. Exhbiit Pavilion, Collaborate on media events, and bring together natural international partners from across sectors to strengthen the bonds of economic friendship between China and the U.S. - including … [Continue reading]

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“Inside Look at EB-5 and Electronic Filing with Electronic Immigration System (ELIS)” by Mahsa Aliaskari & Dawn M. Lurie

June 6, 2013 by / Leave a Comment

By: Mahsa Aliaskari & Dawn M. Lurie, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, 05/28/2013 The latest EB-5 stakeholder meeting, held in Washington D.C. focused on the integration of the I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur into … [Continue reading]

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Advocacy Update: Leahy Amendment to S.744 & House SKILLS Act

June 6, 2013 by / Leave a Comment

As you know, Chairman Patrick Leahy's (D-VT) amendment to S. 744 passed in the Senate Judiciary Committee this month. The amendment seeks to permanently authorize and improve the EB-5 program.  IIUSA wrote a letter to Senator Leahy this week … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Gov't Affairs, Road to Permanent EB-5 Regional Center Program