The EB-5 Boot Camp Announces VIP Speakers

The EB-5 Boot Camp in San Diego on June 18, 2011 will feature some of the best EB-5 experts, come to join us at this great networking event. VIP guests include Mr. John Jiang of Henry Global and Mr. Lu Sun of MasLink - both agencies are licensed migration agencies in China. Space is limited, register online today.

Mr. Raymond Ku, Chairman, Westlead Group of Companies

       Mr Ku has over 20 years of experience in immigration business business.  He is the founder of the Westlead group of companies (“Westlead”). Since 1988, the companies specialize in to assisting applicants with immigration processing, overseas career building, overseas investing, overseas real estate consulting and education planning.  To date, Westlead has more than 100 agents around the world. Our headquarter is in Taipei and we have other offices in China and Singapore, we provide full services to agents and clients. Over the years, Westlead has promoted many successful immigration investment programs in the Asian market and maintains a strong relationship with immigration government authorities. Westlead currently represents, on average, about 200 families from Taiwan per year, and around 800 from China.  Westlead is heavily involved in Canadian and Singapore fund, we are Royal Bank of Canada's Central of Influence and Mr. Ku is one of four Board of Directors who represent Fortune Technology Fund in Singapore. Since 1992, Westlead has promoted more than a dozen investment-based programs for immigration to the United States (EB-5), including the Geneva Ridge hotel-condominium project in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin and the Holiday Inn in Imperial City, California. More recently, we have promoted projects including real estate development and gold mining in the State of Idaho, two assisted living center projects, one in Peachtree City, Atlanta and another in Punta Gorda, Florida, lastly we have  a Westin hotel and medical center real estate development project in Flushing, NY. All of these successful projects have earned Westlead a strong reputation in the Chinese market. Westlink Capital, Inc is affiliated with Westlead Capital, Inc forming specifically for the purpose of raising EB-5 capital. Topics: EB-5 Project Marketing in Asia and China

Mr. David Hirson, Partner & Immigration Attorney
        Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

With 30 years experience in the practice of immigration law, Mr. Hirson co-manages the Firm's Irvine office and is the partner in charge of Fragomen's Consular Practice, which facilitates the processing of U.S. nonimmigrant and immigrant visa applications filed at U.S. Consulates and Embassies worldwide. He has been certified as a Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization for 20 years.  He has been retained by many high net worth individuals in their immigration related investments in the U.S. Mr. Hirson currently co-chairs Committee on Consular Processing Southern California Chapter of AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) and chairs on Congressional Liaison Southern California Chapter of AILA.  He alo served as chairman of Investors Visa Committee of AILA.  Click to see Mr. Hirson's detailed background information. Topics: EB-5 Program Updates

Mr. Michael Gibson, Managing Director, USAdvisors.org

        Mr. Gibson is an EB-5 due diligence expert.  He also operates EB5info.com which provides information on the EB-5 visa program. His firm has been recognized as EB-5 Media Service Provider of the Year in 2010.  Mr. Gibson also serves on the board of directors with the Association to Invest in the USA (IIUSA).  His previous work experience was with Citicorp where he worked in the Capital Markets and Investment Banking divisions as a broker-dealer, securities, foreign exchange, derivatives, money market, credit & debt analyst and portfolio risk manager.  His duties involved overseeing Citi's financial operations, structuring financial instruments and hedging bank and client risk and investments in emerging markets in Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. In 2007 he established USAdvisors.org as an organization to assist foreign nationals with their EB-5 visa investment decisions. Topic: IIUSA, EB-5 Media, EB-5 Due Diligence


        Mr. Kevin Wright, President, Wright Johnson LLC

Mr. Wright is considered one of the foremost experts on the EB-5 Immigration Visa program. As an accomplished researcher, analyst and professional author, Kevin has assisted many entrepreneurs in receiving Regional Center designation and subsequent approval of the specific projects that are developed and put into operation through the Regional Center mechanism.  As an IMPLAN software specialist, Kevin has authored numerous econometric analysis, in many divergent industries, that demonstrate the employment and economic impacts of these various projects to the USCIS. The Regional Center application process requires Kevin to have an expertise in business plan writing, private placement composition, econometric analysis, complexities of government reporting requirements all coupled with the “hands on” experience necessary to successfully work within this highly specialized industry. Wright Johnson LLC has filed over 20 regional center applications with USCIS with a 100% success rate in the client receiving Regional Center designation. Topics: EB-5 Regional Center Planning, Formation, Project Development & Job Creation Requirements

Mr. Joseph McCarthy, Partner, McAdam & McCarthy

Mr. McCarthy’s primary area of legal expertise is Immigration Law, including all facets of EB-5 Regional Center and foreign investor immigration applications. He is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and has successfully received USCIS approval for multiple EB-5 Regional Centers throughout the United States.  His legal practice also includes International Law, Business Law, with an emphasis on private placement memoranda (PPM) and partnership/limited partnership agreements, Litigation, Contract Negotiation and Environmental Law. Before co-founding McAdam & McCarthy, Mr. McCarthy's work experience included the Office of Executive Policy for the Governor of the State of Washington, several large international consulting firms and the United States Geological Survey.  Mr. McCarthy is admitted to practice law before the Supreme Courts of the states of Washington and California, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. Topics: EB-5 Regional Center Planning, Formation, Project Development & Job 
Creation Requirements (with Kevin Wright)

Mr. Brian Su, CEO & President, Artisan Business Group, Inc.

Mr. Su is a leading expert and advisor on marketing US investment projects and real estate properties in Asia and China.  Mr. Su has successfully introduced over thirty US investment projects to China over the past two years, and thousands of job creations commitment has been resulted as a result of his efforts.  Mr. Su has been assisting Chinese corporations to seek real estate investment opportunities in the U.S. He hosts U.S. investment seminars and conferences around the country and in China. Mr. Su has been interviewed by the Christian Science Monitor, Reuters News, China Daily, China Press, Financial Times, South Morning China Post, News Week and other major media.  Come, mingle and talk with Mr. Su to find out how you can better position your investment projects in the marketplace and effectively attract foreign investors; share your thoughts and discuss your issues with Mr. Su one-on-one in San Diego.  Mr. Su is also a member of the Association to Invest in the USA (IIUSA). Topics: EB-5 Market Updates from China

Mr. Steve Qi, Partner, Law Offices of Steve Qi & Associates

Educated in law, journalism in the United States and World Economy in China, Mr. Qi has a unique sense of understanding and appreciation of the two distinctively diverse universes, and his insights on how the two countries would work together in business and commerce have shaped the law firm’s practice in the past, present and future. As China ascents to the second largest economy in the world, its role in the world economy has for ever changed.  Throughout the years of his practice, Mr. Qi has focused on areas of immigration, business litigation and transaction, with a clientele base overwhelmingly Chinese.  Not only has Mr. Qi successfully represented thousands of Chinese immigrants in their petitions in EB1, EB2, EB3 and EB5 preferences, he has also prevailed in numerous business litigation cases with values over several million US dollars, not to mention millions of dollar of mergers and acquisition deals he has helped put together.  The current surge in EB-5 has bestowed Mr. Qi and his firm a unique opportunity to fully take advantage of their expertise in immigration and business laws.   As a guest speaker, Attorney Qi will focus on the topic of the impact of US-China business and commerce, with an emphasis on how the current EB-5 phenomenon will help shape the current and future US-China business in the areas of business investment and immigration. Topics: EB-5 Impact on US-China Business

Report from China: Beijing Migration Agency Hosting EB-5 Seminar for ISRC

Beijing migration agency is to be hosting a promotional seminar for Idaho State Regional Center's EB-5 project at 2:30 pm on May 28, 2011. For more information about EB-5 regional center activities in China and Korea, please contact us today.

Korean Immigration Executive Will Attend Boston EB-5 Investment Summit: Dealmakers Conference

Mr. Eddy Kim, General Manager of Kokos International, a registered migration consulting firm in the Republic of Korea, has confirmed to attend and speak at 2011 EB-5 Investment Summit: Dealmakers Conference in Boston on July 29, 2011. Other featured speakers include Chinese migration executives and migration trade association officials as well as top EB-5 attorneys and economists. For complete program and details, log on http://www.EB5BostonSummit.org

Chinese buyers lining up for US homes

(Source: China Daily) BEIJING - Chinese homebuyers have become the second-largest group of international buyers of homes in the United States, according to a recent report from a realtors association.
Sales from Chinese homebuyers made up 9 percent of the $41 billion in international sales for US homes, according to an annual report released by the US National Association of Realtors. It is a considerable spike in sales from the 2007 mark of 5 percent for Chinese buyers, before the financial meltdown in 2008.
The report tallied the number of sales for 12 months starting from March of last year. In that span, buyers from 70 countries and regions purchased homes in the US. Canada, at 23 percent, ranked at the top of the list, followed by China at 9 percent and India, Mexico and the United Kingdom each raking in 7 percent of sales. The five nations accounted for 53 percent of transactions among international buyers, according to the report. The total amount of property sales in the US over 12 months since March of last year was $1.07 trillion. The report, from an association that represents 1.2 million realtors across the US, said the international property purchases were heavily concentrated in four states - Florida, Texas, Arizona and California, accounting for 58 percent of sales. See China Daily's report on May 27, 2011.

Report from China: Sina.com Hosting 2011 Chinese Immigration Trend Forum

Chinese leading web portal Sina.com sponsored 2011 Chinese Immigration Trend Forum in Beijing. Representatives from major migration agencies attended the event. Mr. Charles Qi, president of Beijing Exit-Entry Services Association addressed the regulatory and compliance issues concerning Chinese migration industry. Chinese migration representatives also discussed the current and future issues facing US EB-5 regional center program.  For more information about Chinese policy toward EB-5 program, contact us today.

(Mr. Charles Qi, President of Beijing Exit-Entry Services Association - front  3rd  right)

Artisan Business Group Hosts a Successful "Real Estate Investment from China/Asia" Las Vegas Seminar

Artisan Business Group hosted another well attended successful "Real Estate Investment from China/Asia" seminar in Las Vegas on May 25, 2011. Nearly forty commercial real estate developers attended the full day event. Featured speakers from the U.S. and China  addressed various legal, taxation and marketing issues to the audience from all over the country. For complete program information about this event, log on http://www.attractAsianInvestors.com

Brian Su Spoke at Alternative Financing Techniques through EB-5 Regional Center Development Seminar

Brian Su spoke at Alternative Financing Techniques through EB-5 Regional Center Development Seminar hosted by NES Financial at Las Vegas Hilton Hotel on May 24, 2011. The half day event featured a team of nationally recognized EB-5 experts to address:

• What EB-5 is
• How a Regional Center works
• How the capital can be accessed and utilized to finance your real estate projects

For more information about upcoming EB-5 seminars, contact us today.

Artisan Business Group Announces San Diego EB-5 Boot Camp

Artisan Business Group announces EB-5 Boot Camp on June 18, 2011, in San Diego California.  The one day event featuring VIP speakers Raymond Ku, David Hirson, Michael Gibson, Steve Qi, Kevin Wright, Joseph McCarthy will be taking place in luxury Omni Hotel and Resort.  If you are attending AILA 2011 Annual Conference, you don't want to miss this great event!  For complete program and registration information, log on http://www.EB5BootCamp.com. 

San Diego EB-5 Boot Camp Announces VIP Speaker from Asia: Mr. Raymond Ku, Westlead/WSLK founder

Artisan Business Group, Inc., is glad to announce that Mr. Raymond Ku will be speaking at the EB-5 Boot Camp on June 18, 2011, in San Diego. If you are coming to AILA Annual Conference, make sure you come to meet VIP speakers at the Boot Camp in Omni Hotel and Resort. Mr. Ku is actively looking for good EB-5 projects! Join us with Mr. Ku at the event.

Mr Raymond Ku has over 20 years of experience in immigration business.  Mr. Ku is the founder of the Westlead group of companies (“Westlead”). Since 1988, the companies specialize in to assisting applicants with immigration processing, overseas career building, overseas investing, overseas real estate consulting and education planning.  To date, Westlead has more than 100 agents around the world. Our headquarter is in Taipei and we have other offices in China and Singapore, we provide full services to agents and clients. Over the years, Westlead has promoted many successful immigration investment programs in the Asian market and maintains a strong relationship with immigration government authorities. Westlead currently represents, on average, about 200 families from Taiwan per year, and around 800 from China.  Westlead is heavily involved in Canadian and Singapore fund, we are Royal Bank of Canada's Central of Influence and Mr. Ku is one of four Board of Directors who represent Fortune Technology Fund in Singapore. Since 1992, Westlead has promoted more than a dozen investment-based programs for immigration to the United States (EB-5), including the Geneva Ridge hotel-condominium project in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin and the Holiday Inn in Imperial City, California. More recently, we have promoted projects including real estate development and gold mining in the State of Idaho, two assisted living center projects, one in Peachtree City, Atlanta and another in Punta Gorda, Florida, lastly we have  a Westin hotel and medical center real estate development project in Flushing, NY. All of these successful projects have earned Westlead a strong reputation in the Chinese market. Westlink Capital, Inc is affiliated with Westlead Capital, Inc forming specifically for the purpose of raising EB-5 capital. Topics: EB-5 Projects Marketing in Asia and China 

For more information about EB-5 Boot Camp program and registration, log on http://www.EB5BootCamp.com

The EB-5 Resource Center Announces Sponsorship to "Real Estate Investment from China/Asia" Las Vegas Seminar

Mr. Thom Casebolt of the EB-5 Resource Center, LLC announced its support and sponsorship to "Real Estate Investment from China/Asia Seminar" hosted by Artisan Business Group, Inc., in Las Vegas on May 25, 2011. The EB-5 Resource Center, LLC, specializes in providing "one-stop" EB-5 regional center designation application services to commercial real estate developers and business entities that are seeking alternative capital to fund their investment projects.  The Florida EB-5 consulting firm is led by Ms. Jo Ann Clark, Jose E. Latour and Dr. Scott Barnhart.  For more information about the company and services, please contact Mr. Thom Casebolt at 612-599-5442.

Report from China: Migration Agency Hosts Promotional Seminar for ISRC in Beijing

Beijing migration agency is to be hosting a promotional seminar for Idaho State Regional Center's EB-5 project at 2:30 pm on May 21, 2011. For more information about EB-5 regional center activities in China and Korea, please contact us today.

Lake Point EcoVentures Regional Center Receives USCIS EB-5 Designation Approval

USCIS approves Lake Point EcoVentures Regional Center in Miami, Florida. The center is the latest EB-5 regional center designation by USCIS.

Geographic Scope: Martin, Palm Beach, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties in the State of Florida
Industries: Rock mining; Mineral extraction; Wetlands and ecosystem restoration; Rock and sand processing facilities; Rebuilding the Herbert Hoover Dike on Lake Okeechobee; Water Restoration; Water purification systems; Storm water treatment areas; Farming activities; Land management and Renovation of Lake Okeechobee


Congratulations to Jose E. Latour and Economist Dr. Scott Barnhart for their great work! For more information about how to set up an EB-5 regional center, please contact us today.

Wave House California Regional Center Receives USCIS Approval

USCIS approves Wave House California Regional Center.
Geographic Scope: The County of San Diego, California
Industries:  Concert Venue; Full Service Restaurant; Nightclubs, Alcoholic Beverage; Hotels; Water parks, Amusement Parks

USCIS Proposes Significant Enhancements to EB-5 Visa Processing to Help America Win the Future

(Source: USCIS)
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today proposed significant enhancements to the administration of the USCIS Immigrant Investor Program, commonly referred to as the EB-5 Program—transforming the intake and review process for immigrant investors as part of the Obama administration’s continued commitment to improve the legal immigration system and meet our economic and national security needs for the 21st century. The EB-5 Program makes 10,000 visas available annually to immigrant investors who invest in commercial enterprises that create at least 10 U.S. jobs. EB-5 investors may petition independently or as part of a USCIS-designated Regional Center. “Congress created the EB-5 Program in 1990 to attract investors and entrepreneurs from around the globe to create jobs in America,” said USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas. “We are dedicated to enhancing this program to ensure that it achieves that goal to the fullest extent possible.” USCIS is proposing three fundamental changes to the way it processes EB-5 Regional Center filings. First, USCIS proposes to accelerate its processing of applications for job-creating projects that are fully developed and ready to be implemented. USCIS will also give these EB-5 applicants and petitioners the option to request Premium Processing Service, which guarantees processing within 15 calendar days for an additional fee.

Second, USCIS proposes the creation of new specialized intake teams with expertise in economic analysis and the EB-5 Program requirements. EB-5 Regional Center applicants will be able to communicate directly with the specialized intake teams via e-mail to streamline the resolution of issues and quickly address questions or needs related to their applications.

Third, USCIS proposes to convene an expert Decision Board to render decisions regarding EB-5 Regional Center applications. The Decision Board will be composed of an economist and adjudicators and will be supported by legal counsel. This proposal will be online until June 17, 2011, for public comment—providing stakeholders an opportunity to offer feedback on the proposed changes to the administration of the EB-5 Program. For more information on USCIS and its programs, please visit www.uscis.gov or follow us on Twitter (@uscisExit Disclaimer), YouTube (/uscisExit Disclaimer) and the USCIS blog The Beacon.

USCIS Approves North Country EB-5 Regional Center in New York

The North Country Chamber of Commerce’s application to create an EB-5 program has been approved by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. North Country EB-5 Regional Center covers Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties in the state of New York. North Country Congressman Bill Owens (D-Plattsburgh) worked with Schumer and North Country Chamber President Garry Douglas in securing approval for the center.

Artisan Business Group Takes EB-5 Regional Center Projects to China

Artisan Business Group has recently successfully introduced various EB-5 projects from the State of Vermont Regional Center, Gold Coast Florida Regional Center, Northern California Regional and New York Proton Regional Center to Chinese market. A number of promotional seminars have been hosted for the new EB-5 projects by Chinese migration agencies around China. Artisan Business Group works with nearly 100 migration agencies around Asia, mainly in Greater China. For more information about marketing EB-5 projects in China and Korea, please contact us today.

USCIS EB-5 Quarterly Stakeholder Meeting

The USCIS Office of Public Engagement and Service Center Operations Directorate invite you to participate in our upcoming stakeholder engagement to discuss the EB-5 Immigrant Investor program. The next engagement will take place on June 30, 2011, at 1:00PM (Eastern Time).

Each engagement will be an opportunity for USCIS to share information on the EB-5 program and address stakeholder’s related topics of interest. We ask that you submit suggested agenda topics or themes to us by the deadline shown for the corresponding event. An open forum for questions and answers will be provided at each of these engagements, but please bear in mind that we will not address case-specific inquiries.

Engagement Date	Engagement Format	Deadline to Submit Agenda Items
6/30/2011, 1:00PM - 4:00PM (ET)	Teleconference	5/27/2011
9/15/2011, 1:00PM - 4:00PM (ET)	In person (Washington, D.C.) and teleconference	8/15/2011

To Participate in the Session

• Any interested parties may participate in this event. To respond to this invitation, please contact the Office of Public Engagement at public.engagement@dhs.gov by June 29, 2011, and reference the following in the subject line of your email: “EB-5 – Phone”

Please also include your full name and the organization you represent, if any, in the body of the email.

To Submit Agenda Items

• If you would like to submit agenda items and questions you must RSVP via email and attach a Word document or PDF with suggested items. All submissions should be received by the Office of Public Engagement by COB Friday, May 27, 2011.

Report from China: Migration Agency Hosts Promotional Seminar for NYCRC in Nanjing

Chinese migration agency will be hosting a promotional EB-5 seminar for New York City Regional Center at 2 pm in Jinling Hotel, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province May 22, 2011. Mr. Zack Woods from NYCRC will be speaking at the event. For more information about marketing EB-5 project to Chinese investors, contact us today.

Report from China: 8 Investors Received Full Repayment of Investment Capital from PIDC Regional Center

(Source: GDOS) Eight Chinese investors have received full repayment of their investment capital from PIDC Regional Center this month, per a news release by GDOS, a leading migration agency in China.  The 8 investors invested in Temple University Health System (TUHS) project in 2005. For more information about EB-5 regional center activities in China, contact us today.

Artisan Business Group Hosts "Real Estate Investment from China/Asia" Seminar in Las Vegas May 25, 2011

Chinese direct investment offshore is at the beginning of an exponential take-off.  Investment into the U.S. is already doubling every year. (Financial Times, May 4).

About the Program

The U.S. will see a dramatic increase in real estate investment from Asia in the next decade.  It will come from a variety of sources:

- Private investors

- Large institutional investment funds

- Immigrants entering the U.S. on EB-5 resident visas

The one day seminar featuring VIP speakers from China and the US is specifically designed for U.S. real estate developers, brokers and agents, bankers, business and immigration attorneys advising individual and corporate investors from China on investing in commercial and residential real estate investments.  Attendees will learn first hand about critical strategies for tax, immigration and financial structuring for foreign investors in real estate.  Learn, mingle and network with experts in the cross border real estate arena as well as an audience from around the country!

This conference will provide attendees with insights from industry experts that will cover:

- Special considerations and planning opportunities for the EB-5
  immigrants and investors.

- How to reach investors in China

- How to structure tax efficient approaches for the foreign investors
  including non resident investors, EB5 investors, and corporate
  investors and funds 

- What properties and locations will be attractive to the Asia buyer

Who Should Attend: Real Estate Developers, Real Estate Agents and Brokers, Real Estate Attorneys,  Immigration Lawyers, Financial Advisors and Commercial Bankers.
For more information, log on http://www.attractAsianInvestors.com

USCIS Approves Five New EB-5 Regional Center in April 2011

Silicon Valley California Regional Center (www.siliconvalleyeb5.com)
Geographic Scope: California Counties of Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa and San Mateo.
Industries: Accommodations; Food & Beverage; Professional, Scientific and Technical; Office of Physicians; Nursing and Residential Health Care Facilities; General Medical & Surgical Hospitals; Retail 

Detroit Immigrant Investor Regional Center
Geographic Scope: Michigan counties of Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Washtenaw
Industries: Motion Pictures and Video Production; Construction-Multi-Family including Residential Condos; Commercial Construction including Hotels and Offices; Restaurants 

Crown Point Regional Center (www.eb5tx.com)
Geographic Scope: Texas Counties of Harris and Montgomery
Industries: Construction; Office Space – Legal Services; Office Space – Accounting Services; Office Space – Engineering Services; Office Space – Environmental Consulting; Office Space – Scientific Research and Development; Office Space – Office Support; Retail Trade; Accommodations; Food Services & Drinking Places 

Farm for America Regional Center
Geographic Scope: Washington counties of Benton, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Franklin, Klickitat, Okanogan, Walla Walla and Yakima
Industries: Other Farming (Viticulture) and Vegetable Farming 

UND Center for Innovation Foundation Regional Center   

Geographic Scope: The entire State of North Dakota and 20 counties in Northwestern Minnesota, which includes Kittson, Roseau, Marshall, Pennington, Beltrami, Red Lake, Polk, Norman, Clay, Otter Tail, Douglas, Pope, Traverse, Stevens, Wilkin, Becker, Mahnomen, Clearwater, Grant and Lake of the Woods. 

Industries: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Manufacturing; Construction Machinery Manufacturing; Mining Machinery Manufacturing; Aerospace Product & Parts Manufacturing; Information; Research and Development in Biotechnology; Electric Power Transmission, Control and Distribution; Real Estate

Economist Dr. Michael Evans joins the Wright Johnson team

(Source: Wright Johnson LLC)

Wright Johnson is proud to announce that noted economist Dr. Michael Evans has joined our team to provide RIMS II analysis expertise. With the combined experience of producing over 230 economic analyses utilizing both IMPLAN and RIMS II models, we have more experience than anyone in the industry.

Dr. Evans has the deserved reputation as one of the pre-eminent economic minds of our time. At present, Dr. Evans has devoted his energies to the EB-5 Regional Center program. The program brings foreign investor funds into the United States to create U.S. businesses and U.S. jobs. Dr. Evans is the foremost expert in working with the complex methodologies, such as IMPLAN and RIMS II, to determine the number of jobs created by the projects placed under the Regional Center program. Dr. Evans has created over 150 successful EB-5 reports. Prior to his EB-5 involvement, Dr. Evans was a Clinical Professor at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University as well as a Professor of Economics at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania where he developed the Wharton Model. While a visiting lecturer at the Hebrew University, Dr. Evans designed the economic model of the Israeli economy. Dr. Evans is further credited with designing the economic model of the French economy. As a consultant for the United States Senate Finance Committee, Dr. Evans designed the first large-scale supply-side model of the U.S. economy. Dr. Evans has served as a consultant to the U.S. Treasury, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dr. Evans has been a prolific writer and lecturer as well as a columnist for the L.A. Times and United Press International.

Wright Johnson is understandably proud to have Dr. Evans as a member of our team and he will be preparing the econometric analyses for the many Regional Center applications being processed by Wright Johnson and the quality projects being developed by these Regional Center applicants.

For a complete profile of Dr. Evans and his many contributions to the field of economics, please contact Wright Johnson at info@wrightjohnsonllc.com or call 954-261-7827.

Westlead/WSLK announce sponsorship to San Diego EB-5 Boot Camp

(Taipei, Taiwan) Mr. Raymond Ku, managing director of Westlead Capital & Westlink Capital (WSLK), announced sponsorship and support to San Diego EB-5 Boot Camp hosted by Artisan Business Group, Inc., a leading EB-5 program consultancy in the U.S. The EB-5 Boot Camp will be taking place at Omni Hotel & Resort on June 18, 2011. Register today at http://www.EB5BootCamp.com and bring your latest EB-5 projects to Mr. Raymond Ku in San Diego. Mr. Ku will be an VIP speaker at the event. Space is very limited, if you come to AILA Conference, you ought to attend our Boot Camp at nearby Omni Hotel and Resort.


With more than two decades of history, Westlead Capital, Inc is one of Asia’s largest immigration-based investment and fund-raising agencies. Throughout the years, Westlead has devoted itself to planning, collecting and managing immigration investment programs from various countries, and to assisting its agents to successfully navigate immigration application procedures and investments.  To date, Westlead has more than 100 agents around the world. Over the years, Westlead has promoted many successful immigration investment programs in the Asian market and maintains a strong relationship with immigration government authorities.  Since 1992, Westlead has promoted more than a dozen investment-based programs for immigration to the United States (EB-5), including a Holiday Inn in Murfreesboro, Tenessee, the Crenshaw County Hospital in Luverne, Alabama, the Geneva Ridge hotel-condominium project in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, the ARC Holiday Inn in Imperial City, California. More recently, we have promoted projects including the Idaho State Regional Center focused on real estate development and gold mining in the State of Idaho and a Westin hotel and medical center real estate development project in Flushing, NY. All of these successful projects have earned Westlead a strong reputation in the Chinese market. Westlink Capital, Inc is affiliated with Westlead Capital, Inc forming specifically for the purpose of raising EB-5 capital. 

For a private meeting with Mr. Raymond Ku in San Diego June 17-18, 2011, please contact us today.

Report from China: The Most Popular EB-5 Regional Centers in Chinese Market

In the first five months of 2011, the following EB-5 regional centers have been regarded by Chinese migration agents and investors the most popular and active regional centers in Chinese market. The ranking is determined on the basis of EB-5 regional center project market visibility and promotional activities.

1) The Federal New York Metropolitan Regional Center
2) New York City Regional Center
3) Idaho State Regional Center
4) CMB Export Regional Center
5) Northern California Regional Center

For more information about EB-5 activities in China, contact us today.

Report from China: Migration Agency Hosts Promotional Seminar for CMB EB-5 Project

A promotional seminar for CMB Export Regional Center EB-5 investment project will be hosted in Guangzhou (May 14, 2011);  CMB executive Ky Boyle and  US immigration attorney Victor Jian will be attending. To learn more about EB-5 China marketing services, contact us today.

Artisan Business Group Announces Las Vegas International Real Estate Seminar May 25, 2011

Chinese and American expert speakers from a range of disciplines will address “Selling US Real Estate to Chinese and Asian Investors” at a Wednesday May 25, 2011, seminar in Las Vegas, Nevada, Artisan Business Group, Inc., announced today. Presenters include well-known international real estate, legal, taxation professionals such as: Brian Su, CEO of Artisan Business Group, Inc.; Anton Qiu of TRI Commercial; David Hirson of Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewyl; Brian Rowbotham of Rowbotham & Company; Brian Terwillier of NES Financial; Lu Sun of MasLink Group (China); John Li of Do Business in China. According to a recent report issued by American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai “China has emerged as an increasingly important investor in the U.S. economy… China’s 2009 U.S.-bound FDI figures between US$3.9 billion to US$6.4 billion representing at least a 300 percent increase over 2008 levels.” China has been the fastest growing international investor of US realty for last ten years and Chinese interests in investing US properties continue to grow. The current real estate crisis in the US has created tremendous opportunities for Chinese companies and high net worth investors and they are investing in hotels, office towers, shopping centers and residential properties!  The one day Las Vegas seminar will provide the latest market, legal and taxation information and updates to real estate and legal professionals who are interested in serving Chinese and Asian business and individual clients.

“The economic downturn in the US and strong Chinese currency have created a lot real estate investment opportunities for Chinese companies and individuals who turn to America for new business. We’ve seen a lot interests from Chinese businesses and wealthy investors in past five years” said Brain Su, a Sino-US investment expert speaking at the seminar. “Every day we learn something new about the US real estate market. This seminar will help more real estate developers and brokers to promote real estate projects and business to Chinese investors.”

Are you coming to RECon in Last Vegas? Our Seminar is one block away!  Registration for the real estate investment seminar at Clarion Hotel by the strip is now open at http://www.AttractAsianInvestors.com. Space is very limited, register today, group rate is available!

Report from China: Migration Agency Hosts Promotional Seminars for Colorado Regional Center Solaris EB-5 Project

Two promotional seminars for Colorado Regional Center's Solaris EB-5 investment project will be hosted in Guangzhou (May 14, 2011) and Suzhou (May 15, 2011). To learn more about EB-5 China marketing services, contact us today.

Report from China: South Dakota EB-5 regional center executives visit Beijing, Qingdao and Shenzhen

Mr. Joop Bollen of South Dakota Regional Center and its attorney James Park are visiting migration agents and promote EB-5 project in Beijing (May 14), Qingdao (May 15) and Shenzhen (May 17). For more information about EB-5 program, contact us today.

NES Financial Hosts Las Vegas Meeting: Alternative Financing Techniques through Federal EB-5 Center Pilot Program

In today’s economic environment, funding real estate projects through conventional means can be challenging.  As one of the few bright spots in the marketplace today for securing attractive financing, this large pool of immigrant investor capital, estimated to be worth over $600 million, is just waiting for developers to tap into through the EB-5 Immigration Visa program and Regional Centers. NES Financial Hosts a Las Vegas EB-5 meeting Tuesday, May 24, from 8:30 to 11:30, Hilton Las Vegas, Ballroom D

This year during RECON, we’ve brought together a panel of leading experts on this unique financing solution that will provide you with in-depth information covering a full spectrum of topics, including how a Regional Center works, what types of projects it can invest in and how it can be utilized to finance your real estate projects.

You won’t want to miss this valuable opportunity to learn about a tremendous new source of financing for your next financing project. To find out more and register go to www.nesfinancial.eventbright.com. But hurry. Seating is limited, and this business-building seminar is sure to fill up fast.

To find out more and register go to www.nesfinancial.eventbright.com

Hurry, space is limited!

Sponsored by NES Financial, Wright Johnson LLC, Artisan Business Group, Inc. and McAdam & McCarthy Attorneys at Law

Houston EB-5 Workshop Recap

(Source: Jose Latour's Immigration Insider)

WOW, what a seminar!  Brian Su's Houston event was, without a doubt, the singular most productive day I've had since immersing myself in EB-5dom, and that is not hyperbole.  The presentations were superb and we all learned a great deal.  (I, for one, finally understand a lot more of Dr. Scott Barnhart's econometric musings!) But the heart and soul of the event revolved around Brian's ability to pull together a very diverse group of folks from within the EB-5 sector, including various experts, agents, and Regional Center representatives.  The networking was invaluable for all of us.  And as I predicted, John Jiang, Managing Director of Henry Global Consulting Group, Ltd., one of China's biggest EB-5 agencies (and, I hastily add, one of very few who actually do the homework for their clients), was the highlight speaker for me.  John is a no-nonsense, call-them-as-I-see-them kind of guy and one of the key reasons for Henry Global's continued market dominance.  His presentation debunked many misperceptions I had about how the China market works and reiterated what I'd long suspected:  success in China EB-5 marketing isn't about a willing abundance of affluent Chinese lined up with bank drafts in hand...it's about strategic (and costly!) marketing, laser-beam public relations, and a tireless workforce excelling at communicating the reality of the EB-5 opportunity in parameters understandable from the distinctly Chinese world view. There was, however, one terrific bummer ending:  based on the Friday traffic and distance from the Doubletree to Bush International Airport, I had to exit the event before Brian and several other speakers were finished.  Alas, that was in vain: heavy thunderstorms led to the cancellation of my flight and I couldn't leave Houston till this morning!  Go figure!
Brian, serious props, kudos, and thanks from all of us invited to participate in your event.  It was priceless for me professionally, and it was great to spend time with you, Joanne, Thom, Scott and the rest of the great folks we met.  Where are we going next time?  
(See Jose Latour's http://www.immigrationinsider.com/my_weblog/)

Brian Su (2nd left) with Chinese Speakers and Guests

Report from China: Fushun Authority Raid Illegal Migration Brokers

During the Chinese May Day national holiday, law enforcement officers from the Exit-Entry Administration of Fushun Municipal Department of Public Security raided two unlicensed migration brokers in a downtown office tower in the city of Fushun. The unregistered migration firms "Hongxing Overseas Affairs Co." and "Hefei International Educational Travel Co. Ltd." were reported by a consumer tip.  Both firms have been selling US L-1 and F-1 visa services without obtaining proper license from the Ministry of Public Security.  A large number of client files were confiscated by the officials from the Exit-Entry Administration and the Industry and Commerce Administration.  For more information about Chinese regulations on exit-entry services, contact us today.

Brian Su Visits EB-5 Projects in New York

Brian Su visits New York Federal Regional Center (pending) and historical Woodstock site. For more information about EB-5 advisory service, please contact us today.

Woodstock Memorial

Woodstock Festival Site

The State of Vermont Regional Center Executives Return from a Successful China Trip

The State of Vermont Regional Center official James Candido

CHP CEO Joe Perrotto

Artisan Business Group has been providing field assistance and expertise advisory to CHP EB-5 project's China efforts. For more information about promoting EB-5 in China, contact us today.