EB5 Investors Magazine Volume 4 Issue 1 | Page 88

Continued from page 85 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. ★ 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. Helping EB-5 Investors Make Smart Choices Leading EB-5 Due Diligence Firm • Six years of researching EB-5 Projects • Legal & Financial Expertise in one team • Completely Independent • President is former immigration attorney with Wharton MBA and SEC Series 7 and 63 licenses We select projects based upon — • Superior features and characteristics • • Low risk of green card denial High likelihood of timely return of principal We provide investors with due diligence evaluations of at least five top projects. Investor makes final choice of project. John Roth is a registered representative of Primary Capital, LLC a registered broker-dealer and FINRA member. 86 212-729-1821 www.eb5duediligence.com jroth@primaryllc.com EB5 INVESTORS MAGAZINE