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depends on the records kept by the regional center
and project. If the proper documents and information aren’t collected and preserved during the course
of the project, it can be difficult or impossible to go
back and recreate them several years later when it is
time to file an I-829.
Creation of procedures and protocols for document retention, organization and presentation.
While knowing what documents and information to
collect is critical, having a protocol and following it
are equally critical in ensuring that the knowledge is
applied and the necessary material is kept.
Third party review of documentation on an
ongoing and regular basis to ensure proper
documents and information are, in fact, being
retained.
The benefit of this should be obvious. When there is
an experienced third party looking over the books,
it is possible to spot problems and correct document
deficiencies in a timely manner.
With more EB-5 projects on the market than ever
before, the right project structure and compliance
review can help set projects apart for prospective
investors. With immigration outcomes on the line, it’s
important for investors to know that their immigration success is a priority for their project’s issuer.
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Reid Thomas serves as the executive vice president for NES Financial. Responsible for global sales
and marketing, he brings over 20
years of sales and marketing leadership in both public and private
companies in high-growth Silicon
Valley technology companies.
Thomas’ active participation in
the EB-5 community has made
him a frequent and sought after
author and speaker at events and
conferences across the country.
He has written numerous articles,
blogs, and white papers on the
topics of escrow and fund administration,
solidifying
his position
as an industry expert.
Daniel Lundy is a partner at
Klasko Immigration Law Services
LLP, where he leads the firm’s
EB-5 project group. Lundy primarily specializes in representing
regional centers, projects and
developers, while still handling
the occasional investor case. A
frequent speaker and writer on
EB-5 topics, he has been featured
in publications such as The New
York Times. Lundy is also a member of AILA
and the
Banking
Committee
of IIUSA.
Kaitlin Halloran is marketing
coordinator at NES Financial. She
is a frequent author of articles,
blog posts, presentations, and
other written content at NES
Financial, providing information
for EB-5 issuers and investors
alike in the dynamic EB-5 marketplace. In her role as marketing
coordinator, Halloran’s responsibilities include managing NES
Financial’s investor marketing,
including the Chinese-facing
website, social media and articles as well as providing support
to the company’s thought leadership in the EB-5 industry.
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