of change , he said . Ahn sees the effects of that . “ Korean preferences for destinations have evolved with changes in the immigration policies of individual countries and as Koreans have achieved a higher standard of living ,” he said . Recently , Koreans are also exploring countries beyond Canada and the United States .
" South Korea nationals received 195 of the 10,090 EB-5 visas issued in fiscal year 2017 ..."
In the 1990s , when the U . S . established its EB-5 program , South Koreans were among the leaders using it . South Korea nationals received 195 of the 10,090 EB-5 visas issued in fiscal year 2017 , according to U . S . government statistics .
Koreans are now “ looking harder at some European countries that have opened the door to new immigrants ,” Anh said . “ In the early years of Korean emigration , Korean emigrants were mainly focused on survival and achieving the American Dream .
Later , as the Korean economy developed , Koreans turned their eyes to new destinations such as Canada , Australia , New Zealand and others in order to take advantage of advanced education and English training opportunities for their children .”
Still , he is expecting “ more and more opportunities to introduce Korean financial investment institutions to U . S . developers needing funding ,” Anh said . “ And we would like more information from companies working in investor immigration programs to countries other than the U . S .”
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