Brian Su attends AILA/IIUSA Annual Conventions in National Harbour Maryland

Brian Su is attending AILA annual convention and IIUSA annual luncheon and meeting today at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbour, Maryland. IIUSA meeting is a great event for Mr. Su to meet with many new and old friends and clients.

Banking panel clears way for $30M loan to Northern Beef

(Source: The Daily Republic) PIERRE — The South Dakota Banking Commission decided Tuesday that a small group of secret investors doesn’t need a state lending license to make a short-term $30 million construction loan to Northern Beef Packers to complete and start operating a new plant at Aberdeen.

The loan was described during the 15-minute hearing as the last major piece in reviving the stalled project, which is a key component in Gov. Mike Rounds’ South Dakota Certified program for raising, butchering and marketing quality beef that can be specifically tracked from the pasture to the feed lot to the table.

The Northern Beef project began in 2005. The empty building, started by Aberdeen livestock marketer Dennis Hellwig, now has many liens and other claims against it. Hellwig and the original investors have been unable to attract enough conventional financing to get the plant finished and open. The hearing Tuesday provided additional insight into who’s providing the $30 million loan, which is due in 2013 or sooner. An affidavit filed for Wai Yee Christine Ma, a resident of Hong Kong, China, outlined the financial chain. She is a director of Anvil Asia Partners, a Cayman Islandsincorporated company. Anvil Asia manages Pine Street Special Opportunity Fund I, also incorporated in the Cayman Island. The actual lender of the $30 million is Epoch Star Limited, a special purpose entity incorporated in the British Virgin Islands and wholly owned by Pine Street. She said Pine Street has less than 10 investors; and none of Anvil, Pine Street or Epoch is a related party to Northern Beef, or is a bank, or is regularly engaged in the business of lending money.

In her affidavit, she said her understanding is that Asian investors participating through the U.S. government’s EB-5 program provided part of the original funding for the project. EB-5 visas are available to foreign nationals who invest $500,000 in certain types of projects. “It is further my understanding that for many reasons construction of the plant has stopped, the project is a financial failure, the benefits and status of the original EB-5 investors is in some jeopardy, many liens have been filed on the project and NBP does not have the financial wherewithal to complete the project, absent a multiplicity of financial arrangements of which Epoch’s participation is part. “It is my further understanding that a second ‘wave’ of EB-5 investors has been obtained, and a number of other incentives and financial vehicles have been assembled, some involving the state of South Dakota,” she continued. “In any event, none of these financial sources provides the necessary funding to complete construction of NBP’s plant and to get it operational. It is estimated that approximately $30 million will be needed for that purpose.” She said Epoch was formed solely as “an ad hoc and diverse structure” for making the $30 million loan. That, combined with the urgency of Northern Beef’s needs and “apparent inability” to find traditional financing, would “as a practical matter end” the hopes of Northern Beef and the EB-5 investors’ group to complete the project if Epoch was required to go through a state licensing process, she said. Sioux Falls lawyer Steve Sanford represented Epoch before the Banking Commission. He explained that Epoch sought the declaratory ruling because the participants wanted assurance that a state lending license wasn’t necessary. The request for a declaratory ruling from the commission was received June 11 by the state Division of Banking. Asked why a decision by division director Roger Novotny wasn’t sufficient, Sanford replied: “Because so much was at stake.” He said the commission has clear authority under state law that supersedes the director’s power to make administrative decisions. “I don’t think I’m paranoid. In this instance, I’m trying to be extremely careful,” Sanford said. Aberdeen lawyer Rory King represented Northern Beef at the hearing. “This is the last condition of an imposing checklist to be fulfilled,” he told the commissioners. He said nearly all lien-holders have consented to payment-schedule agreements.

The Rounds administration was represented by one of the governor’s Cabinet members, Secretary of Tourism and State Development Richard Benda. “We look forward to a favorable decision today so we can move the project forward,” he testified. The commission’s vote was 4-0 finding that a state license was unnecessary. “That’s as firm as we can get, Steve,” Commissioner John Lillibridge of Burke said.

Replied Sanford, “I think we need to be grateful we live in a state where we can get this kind of thing done with dispatch.”

Artisan Business Group, Inc., assisted South Dakota Regional Center in introducing the first phase of Northern Beef Project to China market in late 2007.  For more information about our EB-5 consultation services, contact us today.

Changes to the Canadian Federal Immigrant Investor Program will Bring More Chinese Investors to EB-5 Regional Center Projects

Canada’s Immigrant Investor Program (IIP) attracts experienced business people who bring significant economic benefits to Canada. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is proposing changes to the program that will be implemented in this fall. These proposed regulatory changes would require new investors to have a personal net worth of CAN$1.6 million, up from $800,000, and make an investment of $800,000, up from $400,000. Under Canada’s current criteria, the volume of applications submitted under the IIP has grown exponentially in recently years. As a result, the CIC will temporarily not accepting new applications until the changes are finalized. Only applications postmarked before June 26, 2010, will be accepted.  The old applications will take years to process.  With the limit on investor applications and policy changes with IIP, more Chinese migration companies and investors are looking into opportunities with U.S. EB-5 Regional Center pilot program and EB-5 investment projects.  For more information about promoting EB-5 immigrant investment project, contact us today.
 

Report from China: Richard Benda South Dakota Regional Center Project in Beijing

South Dakota Secretary for the Department of Tourism and State Development Mr. Richard Benda  is attending an EB-5 promotional seminar at 2 pm June 27, 2010, in Beijing, to promote South Dakota Regional Center project. For more information about promoting EB-5 in China, contact us today.

Mr. Brian Su Attends IIUSA Annual Meeting in DC

Mr. Brian Su is planning to attend the IIUSA annual meeting and luncheon at Gaylord Hotel July 1-2. Mr. Su will be meeting with EB-5 regional center executives and immigration attorneys during the two day trip. For more information, contact us today.

Flats East Bank project receives $20 million from foreign investors

CLEVELAND -- Wealthy foreign investors have committed $20 million to the Flats East Bank project, motivated by the promise of profits and permanent residency in America. Eddy Zai, an international business consultant in Pepper Pike, is using a little-known immigration program to attract the investment, considered a key to restarting the long-awaited, $275 million plan to bring an office tower, boutique hotel and retail to the east bank. Zai aims to draw an additional $20 million for the project over the next six months. Separately, he hopes to attract $25 million to $50 million a year for projects related to real estate development, the film industry and the new Cleveland Health-Technology Corridor. Forty investors from China, Brazil, Argentina, India and Britain have committed $500,000 each to the east bank. (Source: Cleveland.com June 25, 2010)

Mr. Eddy Zai is President and CEO of Cleveland International Fund Regional Center (CiF).  Artisan Business Group, Inc., has provided cost-effective and professional China market entry advisory and support services to CiF for the past three months. Congratulation to CiF!  For more information about Artisan Business Group and our services, contact us today.

Working with Chinese Immigration Brokers: Rule No. 7

When working with Chinese migration companies, you are expected to provide all project documentation translated in Chinese language.  Migration brokers specifically dislike EB-5 Regional Centers request them to translate key documentation such as subscription agreement, limited partnership agreement, or PPM.  It is not migration companies' role to be acting as your translators!  Get your paperwork translated at home prior to marketing the EB-5 investment project in China, make your project shovel-ready.  For more information about how to get your PPM and other legal paperwork translated at very low rates, contact us today.

EB-5 Regional Centers Attend Beijing Overseas Property and Resorts Show

EB-5 Regional Centers are attending Beijing Overseas Property and Resorts Show, a part of Beijing Real Estate Fair Summer session at the China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall on June 24-27, 2010.  Los Angelese Regional Center, South Atlantic Regional Center and Palm Coast Regional Center are among a few US exhibitors at the event.  For more information about China trade show events, contact us today.

Working with Chinese Immigration Brokers: Rule No. 10

When a licensed Chinese migration company hosts a promotional event for your EB-5 regional center, as an invited presenter from the Regional Center, you shall not exchange contact information with Chinese audience who attend the seminar.  Your job is to greet potential investors, present your project and answer all questions about your regional center and investment project.  Exchanging contact information with Chinese audience will definitely upset your seminar host and organizer.  For more information about working with Chinese migration brokers, contact us today.

Working with Chinese Immigration Brokers: Rule No. 9

When working with a Chinese migration company, make sure their exit/entry service license issued by the Ministry of Public Security (or local Exit/Entry Administration) is up to date. Ask them if they have passed annual review conducted by MPS, if so, provide evidence, this request may appear insulting to many migration brokers, be careful how and when to ask about it, otherwise, you risk being kicked out of the door.  However, when working with Artisan Business Group, we only recommend and work with reputable licensed migration companies and/or other partners.  For more information about working with a Chinese immigration broker, contact us today.

Working with Chinese Immigration Brokers: Rule No. 8

Many migration companies who claim a large number of offices around the country, do not be fooled by their statement or fancy offices The large number of offices or affiliated branch companies do not tell the company's reputation. Some large companies receive the most complaints. For more information about working with Chinese migration brokers, contact us today.

Artisan Business Group Signs China Market Entry Advisory Agreement with California Regional Center

EB-5 investment firm Artisan Business Group entered a China Market Entry service contract with an EB-5 regional center in California. ABG will assist the center in presenting its newly approved EB-5 projects to migration companies in China. For more information, contact us today.

Market Your New EB-5 Regional Center Immigrant Investment Project to Chinese Investors

Your new EB-5 Regional Center has just received designation approval from USCIS, and you have a number of good EB-5 projects that you want to promote and market to Chinese investors, but do you truly know how the market functions and responds to your projects?  We can help make your investment projects more attractive and appealing to investors. Let us share our and insight and expertise with your team. Contact us today to schedule a conference call.

Wenzhou Emigration Expo Draws Large Crowds to EB-5 Exhibitors

Wenzhou Overseas Education, Emigration and Investment Expo opens at the Wenzhou Museum of Science and Technology on June 19-20, 2010. The event is sponsored by Wenzhou Daily Press Group. The city of Wenzhou is one of the most prosperous cities in Zhejiang Province, China, a four hours drive from Shanghai. The city's one million residents have migrated to over 87 countries throughout the world in last twenty years.  The trade show draws immigration law firms, EB-5 regional centers, overseas universities to the city.  Artisan Business Group China Team is assisting EB-5 Regional Center exhibitors at the show.  For more information about trade shows in China, please contact us today.

 

Artisan Business Group Secures 150 EB-5 Investor Contracts in China

Brian Su, CEO/President, Artisan Business Group, Inc., announced that the firm has secured 150 investors procurement contracts for EB-5 Regional Center clients in last five months. The multiple contracts signed between US EB-5 Regional Center clients and Chinese migration agencies will deliver total 150 Chinese investors to EB-5 regional center investment projects by the end of 2010, as a result of the confirmed contracts, at least 1500 American jobs will be eventually created under the federal requirements. Artisan Business Group, Inc., has assisted EB-5 Regional Centers across the country in introducing and presenting high quality investment projects to Chinese market. The firm has extensive working relationship with 500 plus licensed migration agencies and law firms in China.

Artisan Business Group, Inc., is a Springfield, IL based business consultancy specializing in Sino-US cross-border investment advisory services.  The firm operates EB-5 China Marketing and Field Support Center in China with offices and field staff in Beijing, Guiyang, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Nanjing.  The firm has been providing services to EB-5 Regional Centers since 2005. For more information about our services, contact us today.

University of Hawaii EB-5 Project Seminar in Beijing

The University of Hawaii Expansion EB-5 project promotional event is scheduled at 2 pm June 18, 2010, at SOHO A 20th Floor in Beijing, China. For more information about EB-5 investor procurement, contact us today.

EB-5 Regional Centers on Way to China for Immigration and Investment Expo

Wenzhou Overseas Education, Emigration and Investment Expo is to take place in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province on June 19-20.  South Atlantic Regional Center, Los Angeles Regional Center, Palm Coast Regional Center, and Exclusive Visas, Inc., are planning to exhibit at the trade show.  Artisan Business Group EB-5 China Marketing and Field Support Center is providing staff support to EB-5 exhibitors during the show.  For more information about major emigration and investment trade shows in China and Asian regions, contact us today.

Idaho Trade mission Lines up Chinese EB-5 Investors

 (Source: Idaho Stateman)

Twenty would-be Chinese immigrants committed to investing $10 million and creating 200 jobs in Idaho. The $10 million is just part of $60 million the Idaho State Regional Center and its Chinese partner Westlink have lined up from as many as 120 investors who want to bring their families to the U.S. and invest in Idaho. The announcement by Idaho Department of Commerce officials capped a successful week of meetings between Gov. Butch Otter, Chinese officials, investors and Idaho companies. "It met and exceeded our expectations," said Don Dietrich, director of the Idaho Department of Commerce.  Since Otter touched down in Shanghai a week ago, the Regional Center and its Chinese partners have been conducting a series of seminars across China seeking Chinese willing to invest at least $500,000 in Idaho in exchange for a green card for them and their families. Under the federal EB-5 immigration program, the Regional Center must be able to create 10 jobs over two years for each investment, which it plans to do by investing in an existing gold mine near Placerville in the Boise Basin near Idaho City. For a week, 250 immigrant consultants and thousands of their employees have spread out across China extolling the virtues of the investment, including an insurance plan that can protect it.  Otter spoke at several seminars, including one Friday urging Chinese investment in Idaho. It will be weeks before the Regional Center has all of its investors in place - but its weeklong efforts paid off.

Artisan Business Group, Inc. was an EB-5 China market entry consultant to the Idaho State Regional Center in 2009 and assisted the Regional Center in securing marketing agreement with China based migration agencies.  For more information on how to work with Chinese licensed migration companies, contact us today.

 ISRC Promotional Seminar in Beijing (June 10, 2010)

USCIS Approves Las Vegas Regional Center and Southern Atlantic Regional Center Designations

(Source: Wright Johnson LLC)

The Las Vegas Regional Center geographic area encompasses Clark County, Nevada, home to the magic city of Las Vegas. 

The Southern Atlantic Regional Center geographic area encompasses Palm Beach County, Florida, home to the highest average income per household in the Country-the city of Palm Beach.  But there is a lot more to Palm Beach County.  West Palm Beach is a growing city and the population as well as area businesses continue to grow.   And, of course, the beaches, weather and casual lifestyle that make the entire area a tourist mecca. Both of these Regional Centers provide that “comfort level” investors desire. In both cases management has stellar reputations and decades of business success.  Regional center management truly understands that the investor not only wants a good return on their investment, they want the return of their investment!!

Wright Johnson is justifiably proud of our long record of 100% success in Regional Center approval. Congratulations to Kevin Wright and his professional team!

For more information about establishing an EB-5 Regional Center designation and preparing EB-5 Regional Center Application, contact us today.

Artisan Business Group Executive Attends Idaho Receiption in Beijing

Melody Chen, Asia/Pacific Director of Artisan Business Group, Inc., is invited to the Idaho Customer Appreciation Reception hosted by the US ambassador Jon Huntsman and  Idaho Governor Otter in Beijing June 11, 2010. Artisan Business Group, Inc., assisted Idaho State Regional Center in entering China market and attracting Chinese investors to its EB-5 project. For more information about promoting your EB-5 Regional Center in China, contact us today.

Melody Chen with Governor Otter

Melody Chen with ISRC Executive

Statesman to open office in China, seek investors for Brinnon resort

(Source: PTleader.com By Allison Arthur of the Leader) The Statesman Group of Companies is looking to wealthy investors in China and an increasingly popular immigration program to help finance its $300 million Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resort in Brinnon. M. Garth Mann, president and CEO of Statesman Group, believes the project could create “hundreds, if not thousands” of jobs over the life of the resort, which he would like to see started in 2011. Proposed on 256 acres at Black Point are an 18-hole golf course, hotel and conference center and up to 890 residential units. Proponents say it would be a boon to the rural and economically depressed South County; opponents argue the project is too large and would change the character of the area. Immigration approach Mann has requested help designating Jefferson County and part of Mason County as a “regional center” under a federal immigration program called an EB-5 visa program. It connects “high net-worth” foreigners with projects in areas of high unemployment in exchange for possible citizenship status. If created, the center, under the auspices of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, would be the first rural regional center in the state and the only one on the Olympic Peninsula. Statesman also is in the process of setting up an office in Beijing to help find those investors. To qualify as a regional center, Mann is seeking the help of various state agencies. The state Employment Security Department certifies areas as having high unemployment. Brinnon has an unemployment rate of 15.5 percent, according to state employment officials. Employment Security spokesman Jamie Swift said Statesman has not formally asked to validate Brinnon’s unemployment rate, although they have communicated informally. “Based on the estimated annual average unemployment rate for 2009, the Brinnon area has an unemployment rate of 15.5 percent, which is 150 percent of the national average,” Swift said. The 150-percent threshold would qualify Brinnon for the EB-5 designation, which has grown popular as bank lending has tightened. In 2009, the state provided labor market information for three EB-5 requests. This year so far, the state has had 11 requests for information, Swift said. “We’re looking for investors and also the opportunity to create employment in the area,” Mann said Monday from Statesman’s Canadian headquarters in Calgary. No bank loans Like other companies in Washington and around the United States, Mann said he is looking outside the country for funding because banks are no longer lending for projects such as his. “Where do you get financing today? Look around your backyard. There’s no money left. Where else can you get money?” Mann asked Monday. “If you look at the economies around the world that are doing well, which countries are those? It’s China, for sure. India is plus 8 percent. Brazil is plus 5 percent. Canada and Australia are growing. But the rest of the world isn’t doing well,” he said. The EB-5 proposal for Brinnon would be a first for the company and the Olympic Peninsula, Mann said. “The United States is in dire need of employment,” Mann said. “I think it’s an ingenious program if you think about it. The country could use some immigration of people who are coming in to contribute and provide financing and provide jobs and interest in the community.” Mann was quick to point out that in Arizona, where Statesman has its U.S. headquarters, residents are protesting that poor immigrants from Mexico are costing taxpayers when they use schools, roads, facilities and services. That state’s controversial response was a new law allowing police to ask anyone for documents to prove he or she is legally in the state. $500,000 to $1 million Conversely, the EB-5 immigration program is aimed at attracting wealthy investors who can pay up to $500,000 or even $1 million to invest in an area in exchange for visas. The immigrants Mann wants to attract must prove to U.S. immigration authorities they have the means not only to live in the United States but also to invest in businesses like the Brinnon resort, which in turn would create jobs. Mann said he does not envision those investors would live in Brinnon. “We envision a lot of them being students,” Mann said. He noted that China has had a one-child-per-family policy and he expects that he will be looking to attract wealthy people who would want a child to attend universities in Washington. “The applicants are all individuals. Whether they come from China or India, no one knows,” he said. “The mandate is for everyone who qualifies under EB-5, we would be required to create eight to 10 jobs. We’re not bringing over people to seek employment. They would be interested in investing,” Mann said. Other regional centers The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has final say over whether a “regional center” is created. Regional centers in Washington have been set up by American Life, Inc. in Lakewood to support a variety of industries from warehouses to hotels. Centers also have been established in Renton, Everett, Federal Way, Tacoma and  Bellingham.  “It’s one of the few rural areas that have been applied through the program so this is certainly unique from that perspective,” Mann said of his request. He hopes to know by the end of the year if the area can be designated as a regional center. “I think the whole county could use some help,” Mann said. Letter of support Jefferson County Commissioner John Austin, D-Port Ludlow, has written a letter of support for Mann’s proposal. “Anything we can do to encourage them to continue to move forward on their project I think will help South County,” Austin said Tuesday. “The analogy that comes to mind is that when Hong Kong was transferred from British to China [control], a lot of folks came to the West Coast of Canada and brought their foreign funding with them and I understand that was a real boon to Canada in particular,” he said. “It’s very fortunate that the federal government has created this avenue for foreign dollars to come forward to finance local construction,” he added.

United States Employment Development Lending Center Kicks Off its EB-5 Program in Beijing

Long Beach California based United States Employment Development Lending Center announced its EB-5 loan program at a press conference and promotional event at 2:00-5:00 pm at Beijing International Hotel June 8, 2010. Based on its website, the Center is an EB-5 Regional Center designated by USCIS on April 12, 2010. As California's statewide Regional Center specialized in small business lending, USEDLC is the only EB-5 Regional Center directly supported by "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009" (Recovery Act) and a federal budget of $3 Billion in small business loan guarantee program. USEDLC started lending operation and EB-5 processing in April 2010. For more information about marketing EB-5 program in China and Asia, contact us today.

Brian Su Plans to Attend IIUSA Annual Meeting in DC Area

Brian Su is planning to attend IIUSA annual meeting at the Gaylord Resort in MD on July 1-2. If you want to schedule a private appointment with Mr. Su during the AILA conference, contact us today.

Artisan Business Group Executive Attends Idaho Customer Appreciation Reception in Shanghai

Robert Sun, Nanjing Liaison Office Director of Artisan Business Group, Inc., is invited to the Idaho Customer Appreciation Reception hosted by Idaho Governor Otter in Shanghai June 7, 2010. Artisan Business Group, Inc., assisted Idaho State Regional Center in entering China market and attracting Chinese investors to its EB-5 project. For more information about promoting your EB-5 Regional Center in China, contact us today.

 Robert Sun (Left) and Investor Client with Governor Otter

Harbourside Place is Florida Regional Center's First EB-5 Project

(Source: Exclusive Visas, Inc.)
While the Florida Regional Center has recently announced its plans to expand into Florida's biotech industry, it is still working on the Harbourside Place project in Jupiter, Florida, which promises to help the community and participants in the EB-5 visa program.

For Nicholas Mastroianni and other members of the Florida Regional Center, which is expecting approval from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services this July, forming an EB-5 regional center was a smart call considering the state of the economy.

"With the condition of the market right now, especially in the immediate area surrounding our current target market, we saw the EB-5 Pilot Program as the perfect opportunity to help create jobs, stimulate the economy and bring an influx of business to the local market," he said. "We began analyzing and researching the program to see if it would be a fit for our business in March of 2009."

Despite their close relationship with the Harbourside Jupiter project, the Florida Regional Center, did not come up with the idea for the revitalization of the town's waterfront, which involves a four-star hotel, a parking garage and restaurant, office and retail space. In fact, according to Mastroianni, the project has been in the town's plans for more than a decade. It was originally developed by Allied Capital & Development of South Florida, where Mastroianni is the vice president of planning and operations.

Allied Capital and Development spent the past four years completing the approval and permitting process, and now the Harbourside project is considered "shovel ready."

The EB-5 visa program gives foreign nationals the opportunity to become eligible for U.S. green cards if they invest $1 million in an American business or project and that investment leads to the creation of 10 jobs. Regional centers were created to help manage and direct these investments. Some regional centers, like the Florida Regional Center, are in Targeted Employment Areas (TEAs), and only require a $500,000 investment.

For this project, the Florida Regional Center can place 160 foreign investors, which would raise at least $80 million. The entire cost of the project is $139 million, so not all of the funding is coming from participants in the EB-5 visa program, which makes it unique, according to Mastroianni.

"Unlike other regional center projects around the country that are fully financed by EB-5 funds, Harbourside Place is only raising 57% of the funding from EB-5 investment," he said. "The remainder comes from developer equity, other sources of government funding and tax free municipal bonds."

Helping the Florida Regional Center achieve its goals is Exclusive Visas, an EB-5 consulting firm that assists foreign nationals looking for EB-5 investment opportunities in finding EB-5 regional centers that meet their needs.

Idaho State Regional Center CEO Attends Promotional Seminars in Shanghai and Beijing

Idaho State Regional Center executives attended EB-5 promotional seminars hosted by migration brokers in Shanghai June 5, 2010 and Beijing June 6, 2010.  Idaho Governor C. L. "Butch" Otter is leading a 23 member trade delegation to Beijing, Guangzhou and Shanghai on June 4-12.   Idaho State Regional Center is the only regional center participant in the mission.  Currently there are two approved EB-5 regional centers in Idaho while two more are applying for the EB-5 regional center designation.  Artisan Business Group, Inc. Asia/Pacific Director Melody Chen and Jiangsu Provincial Liaison Office Director Robert Sun have been invited to the Idaho Receptions in Beijing and Shanghai.  For more information about working with Chinese migration companies, contact us today.

Report from China: Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle Promotes University of Hawaii EB-5 Project in Beijing

Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle is scheduled to attend an EB-5 promotional seminar at 3:00 pm June 15, 2010, at Guibinlou Hotel, Beijing China.  The event is hosted by local migration broker. For more information about promoting EB-5 projects in China, contact us today.

Brian Su Provides EB-5 Immigrant Business Visa Program Consultation

Brian Su, CEO of Artisan Business Group, Inc., provides private one-on-one phone consultation to EB-5 Regional Center principals, executives and EB-5 project developers, as well as immigrant business investors who are interested in USCIS approved EB-5 Regional Center pilot program. For more information about developing EB-5 regional center designation and/or marketing and promoting EB-5 immigrant investment projects in China, Hong Kong, Korea, India, Taiwan, and other regions, or investing in EB-5 Regional Center projects, please contact Mr. Brian Su.  Artisan Business Group, Inc., also organizes and leads private China trade missions for EB-5 Regional Center principals who are interested in meeting licensed Chinese migration brokers and attorneys in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Chongqing, Nanjing, Kunming, and other major Chinese cities.

Selecting and Working with Licensed Chinese Migration Companies to Market Your EB-5 Projects

There are over 500 licensed migration consulting firms in China, finding reputable and experienced EB-5 marketers and brokers take a lot time and knowledge. Mr. Brian Su will share his insights with you at "EB-5 Regional Center Promotion and Investors Procurement" seminar in Chicago August 31, 2010. Learn everything about China's EB-5 immigration market, do not miss out this great workshop; for more information, log on http://eb5.eventbrite.com and register today.

Report from China: Promoting EB-5 Regional Center Projects

(Source: Henry Su, Attorney at Law, T&C Law Firm Shanghai)

For promotion of EB5 regional centers in China, you may consider the following possibilities:

   (1)   Forming an Representative Office in China:

  Quite a number of regional centers have actually done so.

    (2)   Sending a representative to China on business promotion trips: 

  Some US companies (including regional centers) do business in China without having an RO in China.  Their personnel may offer services to Chinese clients on their business trips to China and brief stays.  This model does not work well if the company conducts prolonged, regular course of promotional activities in China, as (i) this will have unfavorable Chinese income tax consequences once a “permanent establishment” is deemed to exist in China, and (ii) this may be regarded by the Chinese government as unlicensed conduct of business.  I would not recommend this method if the Regional Center intends to regularly promote opportunities to potential clients in China and its representative will stay in Chinese cities for months on a trip.

   (3)   Forming alliance with China-based entities:

  Some other regional centers have set up alliances with China-based immigration consulting firms or business consultants for promotion of EB5-related services.  In such alliance, regional centers will provide information on EB5 opportunities to their alliance parties in China, which in turn will offer such leads to their local contacts or potential clients.  Regional center representatives will then travel to China and discuss with potential business immigrants who have been sourced by the center’s local partners.

For more information about how to successfully market EB-5 regional center projects in China, please contact us today.  

Artisan Business Group Forms Partnership with Exclusive Visas, Inc.

EB-5 China Market Entry Specialist Artisan Business Group, Inc., entered a partnership with EB-5 Due Diligence expert Exclusive Visas, Inc. today. Southern Florida based Exclusive Visas specialize in advising foreign investors on selecting low risk and viable EB-5 investment projects.  For more information about their services, log on http://www.exclusivevisas.com

Washington Senators Promote WTIB EB-5 Project in Suzhou, China

Washington State Senator Janea Holmquist and Senator Jerome Delvin along with WTIB EB-5 Project executive Tiffany McVeety from Seattle attended a promotional seminar in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province on May 30. The event is hosted by a local migration consulting firm.  For more information on marketing EB-5 projects in China, contact us today.