Investing in the American Dream Podcast
Dedicated to bringing you relevant industry updates and helpful information on the EB-5 Visa Program with shared insights from experienced immigration attorneys, and experts. This podcast is not legal advice nor is it intended to replace direct legal counsel. The information contained herein should not be relied upon or used as a substitute for a consultation with a qualified immigration lawyer. For more information, you can call +1-414-431-0742 or visit www.firstpathway.com
Episodes
In our latest episode of the Investing in the American Dream podcast, where we discuss the basics and the necessary legal requirements of EB-5. We have special guests Ronnie Fieldstone and Rohit Kapuria from Saul Ewing LLP, a full-service, national law firm with more than 400 attorneys and a team of top-notch business professionals, all working together to deliver practical, proactive advice and excellent client service.
Ronnie Fiel...
As we reflect on the achievements and challenges of the past year, we're thrilled to bring you a special episode of our 'Investing in the American Dream' podcast – the 2023 EB-5 Year in Review. This insightful discussion features two esteemed guests, Manuel Ortiz, VP of Global Business Development at FPP, and Mitch Wexler, Managing Partner at Fragomen's Southern California offices.
Manuel Ortiz, with over two dec...
On today’s episode of Investing in the American Dream podcast, we have featured guests Manuel Ortiz VP of Global Business Development at FPP - and Oleg Zviagin, Director of Financial Planning at Proxy Financial.
Oleg specializes in complex financial planning strategies including multi-generational planning, trusts & estate, employee stock options/restricted stock, insurance, college, and retirement planning. Oleg has ...
On this episode, Bob Kraft provided his thoughts on his past role with IIUSA, his current involvement as President Emeritus, and his new role in the Political Action Committee.
On this episode we had featured guests Manuel Ortiz VP of Global Business Development at FPP who leads our global efforts bringing EB-5 services and educational resources to underserved countries around the globe - and Bryan Caulkins, co-founder of Proxy Financial. This is a unique partnership between two people that really understand what it takes to assist in immigration planning.
After 10 years of working on Wall Street, and ha...
During this episode Manuel Ortiz , VP of Global Business Development at FirstPathway Partners, shares his personal experience and outlook on the EB-5 program, while touching on the benefits of concurrent filing for adjustment of status pertaining to foreign national who are already in the United States on a non-resident visa. Manuel also highlights how best to conduct EB-5 project due diligence. If you would like more information o...
During this episode, FPP President, Dan Wycklendt, and CEO, Bob Kraft, sit down with Marketing Director, Jessica Melka, to discuss Mr. Wycklendt's distinguished appointment, the direction of the EB-5 visa program, and the bright future of the company. In addition, they also examine the rich history of FirstPathway Partners and what has led to the success of the company for the past 15 years. You can read the official press rel...
Featured guests, Bruna Canto Managing Director of Latin America for FPP, and U.S. Immigration Attorney Tadeu Ferreira who is Managing Partner at Leaf Law – are joined by hosts Martijn Van de Veen of ICEF (International Consultants for Education and Foreign Students) and Craig Riggs, as they discuss visa options in the U.S. for international students and their families after graduation.
During this episode, Mr. Beshara shares his thoughts on how the EB-5 Visa Program compares to alternative visa programs, from its cost efficiency and overall benefits – to the process of immigrating to the United States. Mr. Beshara also provides his thoughts on past and current EB5 trends, his outlook on the future of EB5, and how he has helped investors choose the right Visa program for them. Mr. Beshara has been exclusively pra...
We are excited to share some great news with EB-5 Investors and Regional Centers! USCIS has entered into a Settlement Agreement to resolve litigation disputes with EB-5 stakeholders and previously approved regional centers. In this episode, we talked to Bob Kraft, President of IIUSA, to discuss a historic settlement agreement between IIUSA and USCIS that protects EB-5 investors while re-authorizing previously approved regional cen...
On this episode of Investing in the American Dream podcast featured guest Jeff Yamaguchi, Vice President of Real Estate with the Robert Green Company, discusses the new EB-5 investment opportunity, TALUS at the SilverRock resort located in the Coachella Valley in La Quinta California. In this episode, we discuss project Location, Need/Demand, Construction Status, FPP's Partnership with the Developer, and why this project is p...
First Pathways Partners’ Regional Director of South Africa, Sonja Clarke journeyed to the United States, specifically to our headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this past January where she met IIUSA President and FirstPathway’s CEO Bob Kraft. During her visit, Sonja saw firsthand many of FPP’s completed EB-5 projects in Milwaukee including the BMO Harris Financial center, Aloft, and Marriot hotels, as well as the site of the Temp...
On March 1st, 2021 the changes to South African financial immigration tax laws prevented South African's from withdrawing retirement funds for a period of three years. Join us as we continue to address all of your questions and concerns around exiting South Africa cleanly from a tax perspective; including using the new Financial Emigration.
FirstPathway Partners continues to solidify its presence in Latin America by welcoming Bruna Canto as Managing Director. Born in Brazil, Bruna is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Bruna holds dual citizenship in both the United States and Brazil, as she is an immigrant herself, and therefore shares paramount similitude to the objectives of her clients.
EB-5 Program Decoupled from the Omnibus - Why this is an opportunity rather than a challenge as presented by Bob Kraft, IIUSA President, and FirstPathway Partners CEO.
The idea of emigrating comes with many questions. Thankfully, EB-5 expert Dan Wycklendt from FirstPathway Partners has some of your burning questions covered in this interview with Gareth Cliff. FirstPathway Partners helps foreign investors become United States Citizens through the Department of Homeland Security Immigrant Investor (EB-5) program. Dan eloquently discusses your options for emigration to the United States through inv...
Newly appointed Managing Director at FirstPathway Partners, Asif Chhipa whose territories cover India and the Middle East, shares his U.S. immigration journey and insight on the EB-5 program process.
With over 13 years of experience in business development and investor relations, promoting citizenship by investment programs such as the EB-5 Regional Center Program, Asif is well versed in the EB-5 industry as both an agent...
On today’s podcast, we welcome Jinhee Wilde the Founding Partner of WA Law Group, LLC. Jinhee lectures internationally on academic panels and at large industry conferences and on the topic of EB-5 so we are extraordinarily lucky to have her on the program today.
As a practicing attorney for over 3 decades Jinhee has an unrivaled track record with clients large and small- from huge multi-million dollar, multi-national transactions a...
Ramin Asgard, VP of Global Business Development shares his thoughts on the impact COVID-19 has had on global migration.
Bob Kraft addresses the $450,000 minimum with derivative relief rumors, explains what is actually happening in Congress at the present, and shares his insight for an EB-5 future post-COVID-19.
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