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for an investor , has not tempered interest in China for the program , but is an issue that will be monitored closely . It was also noted that the increased number of projects being marketed in China has resulted in a higher quality of product for investors . Leading securities attorneys and broker-dealers discussed the impact of recent SEC enforcement actions against immigration attorneys and other individuals acting as finders . It was unanimous that the SEC will continue to closely monitor the EB-5 program and that the industry should consider securities implications closely as they conduct EB-5 operations . Additionally , there was in-depth discussion focused on new markets such as Vietnam and Latin America . Hundreds of newcomers to EB-5 benefited from beginner panels that provided insight into how to structure projects , how to raise foreign capital , understanding TEA qualifications , and basic traps to avoid in EB-5 project planning .
The EB5 Investors Magazine series of events always serves as a leading source for important legislative discussions , and the 2016 Las Vegas EB-5 Conference was no different . With panels such as “ EB-5 Program Reform & Advocacy ,” in combination with Congressman Polis ’ keynote address , an industry-wide effort received support with the goal of working together to make appropriate EB-5 recommendations , and to ensure that any new legislation is beneficial to the program .
The conference concluded with a networking cocktail for all attendees . The infusion of newcomers at the event provided business opportunities for many in the community . EB5 Investors looks forward to hosting more events that bring the entire EB-5 community together to foster education , networking , and community engagement .
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for an investor, has not tempered interest in China for
the program, but is an issue that will be monitored
closely. It was also noted that the increased number
of projects being marketed in China has resulted in
a higher quality of product for investors. Leading
securities attorneys and broker-dealers discussed the
impact of recent SEC enforcement actions against
immigration attorneys and other individuals acting as
finders. It was unanimous that the SEC will continue
to closely monitor the EB-5 program and that the industry should consider securities implications closely
as they conduct EB-5 operations. Additionally, there
was in-depth discussion focused on new markets
such as Vietnam and Latin America. Hundreds of
newcomers to EB-5 benefited from beginner panels
that provided insight into how to structure projects,
how to raise foreign capital, understanding TEA
qualifications, and basic traps to avoid in EB-5 project
planning.
The EB5 Investors Magazine series of events
always serves as a leading source for important
legislative discussions, and the 2016 Las Vegas EB-5
Conference was no different. With panels such as “EB-5
Program Reform & Advocacy,” in combination with
Congressman Polis’ keynote address, an industry-wide
effort received support with the goal of working
together to make appropriate EB-5 recommendations,
and to ensure that any new legislation is beneficial to
the program.
The conference concluded with a networking
cocktail for all attendees. The infusion of newcomers
at the event provided business opportunities for
many in the community. EB5 Investors looks forward
to hosting more events that bring the entire EB-5
community together to foster education, networking,
and community engagement.
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