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EB5 Investors Magazine: We are very interested in hearing your story about becoming a migration agent after filing an EB-5 petition for yourself. What made you decide to submit your immigration application? When did you file your I-526 petition? Tony Tang: I started preparing my application midway through 2013, and I filed Form I-526 in September of the same year. There are many reasons behind such a big decision, but I did this mostly for my daughter’s education. She went to high school in Virginia five years ago, and she really wants to stay in America. I do not want to be separated from her, and in addition to that I also like America’s living environment and setup. It is my belief that the purpose of immigration for most Chinese investors is for their children’s education. EB5 Investors Magazine: How did you learn about the EB-5 program? How much time did you spend evaluating the project you invested in? Tony Tang: A friend of mine recommended the program to me. After studying the program and evaluating my situation, I decided it was the right path for me to F