EB5 Investors Magazine Volume 7, Issue 2 | Page 112

example, for investors whose regional centers do not offer any redeployment solutions, or the options offered are not appealing to investors, regional centers could consider allowing investors to vote to redeploy their capital into redeployment investments structured by another regional center, provided that the governing documents allow for it. THE BOTTOM LINE Per USCIS policy, investors need to sustain their capital “at risk” through the reinvestment of capital following the realization of the original EB-5 investment for at least the duration of their sustainment period. As with any investment, when redeploying EB-5 capital, investors are "All redeployment offerings should undergo detailed project screening and proper due diligence performed by all regional centers." U.S. AND GLOBAL MIGRATION 2019 TOP 25 Immigration Attorney 37 years of APPROVABLE SOLUTIONS, Expertise, Experience and Success Representing Clients: • For U.S. For Business and Family Visas; Temporary E-2, L-1, F-1 and Permanent EB-1, EB-2, EB-5 for Spouse, Children, Parents. • For Global, Golden Visa, Citizenship and Residency in Europe and Caribbean, Canada, Australia. Our Immigration Law Firm Will Direct Clients to P Professional Attorneys for Corporate, Business, Franchise, International Tax and Commerical Litigation. Attorney at Law B Juris, LLB, J.D BesharaPA Global Migration Law Firm Approvable Solutions Since 1983 Past Adjunct Professor of Business Immigration Law, University of Florida Levin College of Law. World Trade Center Orlando Board WWW.BESHARAPA.COM TEL. (407) 571-6878 | [email protected] 555 WINDERLEY PLACE, SUITE 300, ORLANDO/MAITLAND, FLORIDA, U.S.A. 32751 exposed to market risks. However, that does not mean that redeployment is or should be a risky investment, nor should the only “safe” option be another EB-5 project. In fac t, all redeployment of ferings should undergo detailed project screening and proper due diligence performed by all regional centers. Well-rounded projects with sound financials will generally come with sufficient documentation to explain and evidence the capital stack, the investment strategy, and any exit strategies. Those are the qualities that regional center operators should look for in evaluating a possible redeployment Christine Chen Since joining CanAm in 2002, Christine Chen has been shaping CanAm Enterprises’ strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies. As the chief operating officer, Chen oversees several distinct EB-5 business functions and manages a global staff of more than 40 members. Chen has led a variety of initiatives to support CanAm’s operations. S h e h a s s p o ke n a t i n d u s t r y e v e n t s , discussing EB-5 program issues and providing insight based on her executive management experience. Chen earned a bachelor’s from the University of Chicago and a master’s from Columbia University. 112 EB5 INVESTORS M AGAZINE investment. E n g a g i n g a r e g i s te r e d i nve s t m e n t a d v i s o r i s a l s o advisable. With proper due diligence, redeployment investments can fulfill investors’ immigration requirements while producing solid returns. Walter S. Gindin is a director and in-house immigration counsel at CanAm Enterprises, which operates seven USCIS- designated regional centers throughout the U.S. Gindin develops and oversees all aspects of the preparation of Forms I-924, I-526 and I-829 for CanAm’s projects. He also provides guidance on compliance with EB-5 regulations. Gindin received a bachelor’s in economics and master’s in political science from New York University. He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Iowa. Gindin is an active member of the New York State Bar and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.