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Continued from page 37 EB-5 marketing firms, exhibits, and international trips to foreign countries for the sole purpose of marketing EB-5 projects, whether or not the projects come to fruition, all encompass activity that serves the purpose of the Immigrant Investor Program. Conclusion The suggestions described above are arguments that can be implemented to breathe life into what appears on the surface to a dead regional center. To mitigate the risk of receiving a NOIT in response to future filings, consider providing as much detail as possible with regard to activities related to EB-5 projects that the regional center has undertaken during the fiscal year. If a NOIT is eventually issued by USCIS, continue to provide specific details on any progress made by the regional center to complete projects and recruit EB-5 investment, including what actions have been taken along the way and timelines and expectations for completing the project. Responding to the initial NOIT may not be the end of the correspondence between the regional center and USCIS with regards to its activity during a given fiscal year. USCIS is capable of issuing further inquiries in response to the information provided to demonstrate economic growth and EB-5 investment, but the strategies listed above are known to be an effective, transparent way of prevailing against a possible termination of a valuable asset, the USCIS-designated regional center. ★ Christian Triantaphyllis Christian Triantaphyllis, is an EB-5 immigration attorney at Foster LLP. Triantaphyllis concentrates his practice on business immigration matters and is a member of the firm’s EB-5 legal team. He assists foreign nationals from around the world through the EB-5 visa program, and has prepared and filed many I-526 petitions and I-829 petitions for regional center investors and direct investors. He is also experienced in preparing I-924 applications for regional center designation and reviewing EB-5 project documents for compliance with USCIS requirements. IIUSA Compliance and Best Practices Committee Top 25 Immigration & EB-5 Attorney, by eb5investors.com Past President of AILA (CFL) AV-Rated Martindale-Hubbell®  Global and National EB-5 Immigration Practice for Investors ASSOCIATION ® TO INVEST IN USA © 2015 This logo does not represent an official endorsement of any member's services, projects, or offerings.  Compliance and Best Practices for Regional Centers and Direct EB-5 Projects  Immigration Due Diligence  Strategic Alliances with National and International Professional Firms covering Tax and Wealth Management Guidance for Investors  Internationally Recognized EB-5 Practice and Team EDWARD C. BESHARA MANAGING PARTNER ATTORNEY AT LAW B.JURIS, LL.B, J.D. ORLANDO, FL USA BESHARAPA.COM 407.571.6878 EBESHARA@BESHARAPA.COM CONSULTATIONS AVAILABLE IN ORLANDO (3 LOCATIONS), MIAMI, & OTHER OFFICES FOREIGN LANGUAGE SERVICES AVAILABLE IN MANDARIN, PORTUGUESE, SPANISH, & OTHER LANGUAGES 38 EB5 INVESTORS MAGAZINE