EB5 Investors Magazine Volume 6, Issue 1 | Page 96

minded to empower cross-border cooperation. It is for sure a demanding world to work in, but these challenges are also part of its charm that appeal to me. WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT YOUR COMPANY COMPARED TO OTHER MIGRATION AGENCIES? Cangate has been actively engaged in this industry for almost 10 years. We have witnessed the ups and downs of many immigration destinations as well as the shift of interest among Chinese investors. With an innovative mindset, we closely follow the market trends and adjust the focus of our business accordingly. Meanwhile, we keep forming new strategies and exploiting new schemes to expand our scope of services. Currently, we concentrate a large portion of our business on EB-1A, an immigration option for foreigners of extraordinary ability. We have achieved great success in this area within the Jiangsu Province and have built positive relationships with major migration agencies throughout the country. AS A VETERAN CONSULTANT WORKING AT THE FRONTLINE OF THE EB-5 MARKET OF CHINA, WHAT IS YOUR PROSPECTIVE OF THE FUTURE OF EB-5 IN CHINA? I am conservatively optimistic about the future of EB-5 in China. On the one hand, the market of EB-5 service suppliers is growing mature. The business model is stabilizing; partners on both sides of the Pacific are building mutual trust. C hao “Rachel” Sun serves as the general manager of Cangate Investment, a Jiangsu-based migration agency licensed by the Department of Public Security of the Jiangsu Province in China. Targeting the South China market and serving high net worth individuals for almost 10 years, Cangate has expanded its business from the EB-5 program to a wide range of global investment immigration programs. With the retrogression roadblock impeding the way of China- born EB-5 investors, more and more of them are adjusting their immigration goals to a more global market. In accordance with the shift, Cangate has established a broad network of immigration services that covers EB-1, Canadian provincial programs, European Golden Visa programs and the immigration program of Australia. WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO ENTER THIS INDUSTRY? Immigration investment is a niche market in the traditional financial and investment industry. It requires the practitioners to be well versed in multiple areas, including legislation, finance, real estate and taxation. One needs to keep pace with the changing international socio-economic status quo and remain open- 95 EB5 INVESTORS M AGAZINE Regional centers and developers are getting more and more experienced in handling EB-5 issues. This undoubtedly boosts the confidence of Chinese investors. On the other hand, however, it has almost become a consensus of all stakeholders in the industry that unless a fundamental legislative change is achieved to fight against fraud and resolve the backlog predicament, the Chinese EB-5 market will inevitably see a significant downturn in demand in the very near future. The direct aftermath would be a severe impact on job creation and economic development within the U.S. WHAT IS THE SCOPE OF YOUR EB-1A BUSINESS AND WHICH PROGRAM HAS A MORE PROMISING PROSPECT OF DEVELOPMENT IN THE CHINESE MARKET: EB-5 OR EB-1? We are proud of our track record in the EB-1A business and have successfully helped clients with extraordinary talent in a large variety of disciplines realize their American dreams. Our team digs into the professional background of each client and tailors applications with the most convincing evidence to raise the approval rate.