EB5 Investors Magazine Volume 3 Issue 3 | Page 47

not address the 10,000 EB-5 visa limit, which would have left the annual quota at around 4,000 investors – very low compared to other visa categories. So, despite the many positive changes in the program that would have resulted had the proposed bill been implemented, clearly there is still work to be done. Thankfully, with the one year extension, industry leaders and legislators will have an opportunity to work together to thoughtfully craft legislation that will both reform and stabilize the industry. Despite all of the changes in the proposed bill, and no matter what is ultimately passed next year, we can be certain of one thing – the core principals of the program will not change and regional centers will continue to be critical in maintaining the program’s integrity. For that reason, the most significant safeguard for investors will continue to be a strong regional center managed by an owner with integrity, who protects her investors. The success stories Continued to page 46 WWW.EB5INVESTORS.COM 45