China: As the world largest "immigrant exporter", investors in China have a strong interest in EB-5 program as it is the easiest and quickies way to emigrate to the US. However, due to the Chinese government's recent restrictions on over-heated real estate industry and banks tight control over 2nd mortgage lending, it will have an negative impact on US bound immigration. It is going to be more difficult to recruit Chinese investors. A good plan must be in place prior to marketing projects in China. However, it is expected China continues to be the largest EB-5 market this year and 2011.
Korea: Due to economic downturn in last two years, Korean's interests and ability in investing in EB-5 have been declining. There are five regional centers actively promoting projects in Korea. Even emigration trade show hosts and Korean immigration attorneys feel harder to work on EB-5 program in Korea.
Vietnam: the country is new to EB-5; at this point agent is promoting Greentech Auto (MS) project. The currency exchange is tightly controlled by the Central Government. Vietnam has a great potential.
Malaysia and Indonesia: its large ethnic Chinese population has showed interest in EB-5 program, however, it is hard to find good information sources locally.
India, Pakistan, Iran: more and more people are interested in EB-5. Iran has a growing interest and number of successful cases in EB-5. India and Pakistan brokers are now actively looking for good projects to represent.
Taiwan and Hong Kong: the markets are very small, people have less interest in the EB-5 program.
The Middle East: the oil rich region has been a focus for some regional centers. However, only a small numbers of EB-5 investors are from the region. They have more options and investment channels to choose.
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