EB5 United States Immigration Through Investment Larry J

EB-5 United States Immigration Through Investment Larry J. Behar, EB-5 Immigration Attorney

Foreign Capital for U. S. Developers… . . . U. S. Residency for Immigrant Investors 1

The EB-5 Program Job Creation program Congressionally Capital + Job creation = U. S. Residency 2

Behar Law Group Larry J. Behar - Senior Attorney Mr. Behar was raised in Montreal, Canada. After securing an undergraduate degree from Mc. Gill University and a civil law degree from the University of Montreal, he completed his common law education at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale in 1979. Representing entrepreneurs, investors, multinational companies, professionals and family reunifications. Chair of the Broward Alliance in 2004. Author : “How to Immigrate to the USA”, in three languages, “EB-5 United States Immigration through Investment”, available in four (4) languages. Advisor and legal counsel to thirty (30) Regional Centers and projects throughout the United States in all various sectors. gr 3

Behar Law Group Lea Salama Dimitri - Attorney Born in Caracas, Venezuela, and educated in the United States, Ms. Salama Di. Mitri earned a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (cum laude) in 1992 and a Juris Doctor Degree in 1995 from the University of Miami. She is admitted to the State of Florida Bar as well as to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Since 1995, Ms. Salama Di. Mitri has been engaged in the private practice of immigration law at the Behar Law Group. She specializes in complex cases involving U. S. immigration and nationality issues, with emphasis on corporate and compliance issues. Her experience covers all business as well as family immigration matters. Ms. Salama Di. Mitri is also fluent in the application process for regional center designation, amendments, and compliance matters related to the firm’s EB-5 practice. She is also fluent in applications for U. S. citizenship and nationality as well as navigating the visa process at embassies and consulates throughout the world. Ms. Salama Di. Mitri has been active in the local legal community by participating in events. She has lectured and made presentations to groups and organizations and answered numerous questions on topics related to immigration law, and she has also contributed numerous hours of pro bono legal services to victims of domestic violence through the Legal Aid Service of Broward County. Ms. Salama Di. Mitri is fluent in the English, Spanish, and Hebrew languages. 4

Behar Law Group Sonia Oliveri - Attorney Ms. Sonia Oliveri is a multilingual international attorney, focusing her practice on Business Immigration. She joined the Behar Law Group as an Associate in November 2015. Ms. Oliveri, an Italian native, has extensive knowledge of both civil and common law. Before moving to the United States, Ms. Oliveri graduated with honors in Italy, from Univerista’ degli Studi Roma III, Facolta’ di Giurisprudenza in 2013. Ms. Oliveri was part of a selected group awarded a double J. D. pursuant to a partnership between Roma III and Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law. Ms. Oliveri earned her second Juris Doctor degree in the US , Cum Laude, from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law, Florida, in 2015. Admitted to practice in Florida since September 2015, she is currently awaiting admission by motion to the Washington DC Bar. Ms. Oliveri is fluent in Italian, English, Farsi, Spanish, French and Portuguese. Her multilingual and multicultural background is perfectly suited to handle complex immigration cases. 5

Behar Law Group Administration Irene Crawford Nicole Sankar Hailing Chen Executive Assistant Montreal, Canada Green Card Media Manager Port of Spain, Trinidad Legal Assistant Shanghai, China 6

Our VIP Client at the Core LARRY J. BEHAR LEA SALAMA DIMITRI Senior Attorney larry@eb-5 lawyers. com Attorney lea@eb-5 lawyers. com IRENE CRAWFORD VIP CLIENT Executive Assistant irene@eb-5 lawyers. com DREAM TEAM #1 • • • Legal Immigration Business Plan Accountants Auxiliary Services Financial Director • • Securities Bankers Marketing Economist DREAM TEAM #2 • • • Investor Sourcing Incentives Legal – Corporate Legal - EB-5 Business Plan SONIA OLIVERI Attorney sonia@eb-5 lawyers. com NICOLE SANKAR HAILING CHEN EB-5 Compliance Administrator Client Relations nikki@eb-5 lawyers. com EB 5 Investor Coordinator hailing@eb-5 lawyers. com 7

The EB-5 Program: Win-Win Solution • The EB-5 program was created in 1990 and is mandated and monitored by USCIS. Congress intended the program to create jobs for Americans and to stimulate domestic investment. • The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is an opportunity for qualified foreign nationals to become permanent residents in the U. S. 8

Primary EB-5 Motivators/Benefits • Children Education • Security • Health • Political & Economic challenges • Exit strategy • Good Management • NO Language restrictions 9

We Represent • Developers of EB-5 Regional Centers • EB-5 Express Project Developers (direct jobs only) • Applicant Investors • Existing qualified Regional Centers and Projects 10

Why EB-5? • Safety of investment through qualified business and economic plans • Projected return of principal through exit strategy • Fair rate of return during investment period from skilled management • U. S. education for all minor children below 21 years of age included • Personal financial commitment in the EB-5 program by the sponsor and investor • Personal and Family Security in America 11

Key Considerations for Foreign Investors • Green card benefits for investor and immediate family • 10, 000 visas annually. No country restrictions to qualified investors and family • U. S. Travel Ease; no further visa needed • Synchronized processing to ensure timely delivery of conditional and full residency. U. S. Citizenship optional • U. S. Income, Gift & Estate Tax consequences • There are NO language restrictions 12

Investors Can INVEST Anywhere in the U. S. NYC South Florida NYC Atlanta NYC Idaho California South Florida Ohio Florida Mississippi New York Florida 13

Investors Can LIVE Anywhere in the U. S. 14

Investors Can WORK Anywhere in the U. S. Banking Corporate Entertainment 15

Children Can Attend Any School Children can attend any Public or Private school or University anywhere in the U. S. at U. S. Resident rates Harvard Law School • Boston, MA Georgetown University • Washington, DC 16

Investor Qualifications and Accreditations • Valid passport of home country • Global net worth greater than $1 Million or • Income Greater than $200, 000 in last two years • Legal and Identifiable Source of Investment Funds • No criminal record • Independent Legal & Advisory Counsel optional • Verifiable tax returns for past five years or alternatives 17

Investor Requirements • Review of prospectus and exhibits • All nationalities may qualify • Availability of investment funds in 60 days • Spouse and children (unmarried) under 21 years of age at time of filing • Independent Legal & Advisory Counsel optional 18

Source of Funds: $500, 000 or $1 Million Loans Stock or Asset Sale Cash Gifts Inheritance Savings Business Sale Security Backed Loan NOTE: Funds are verified in the U. S. by qualified CPAs 19

Investor Process Document Assembly Filing for Conditional Residency I-526 Adjustment of Status or Consular visit 1 Month 2 Months 17 Months Visa Entry (tax trigger) Port of Entry Evidence of Job Creation – I-829 Lifting of Conditional Status 21 st Month 24 th Month NOTE: all dates are approximate depending on Government action 20

In the News… Economic Impacts of EB-5 Spending EB-5 Investors contributed • $12 billion to U. S. GDP and supported over 80, 000 U. S. jobs Top Industries impacted by EB-5 spending: • Construction • Hotels • Assisted Living • Schools • Mixed Use SOURCE: IIUSA Volume #3, Issue 2, July 2015 21

In the News… . . . if all 10, 000 visas are used and 526 demand stays at 2010/2011 levels, $1. 4 Billion Federal/state/ local taxes would be generated by the EB-5 program annually. . if all 10, 000 visas are used and 526 demand stayed at 2010/2011 levels 166, 000+ American jobs would be supported by the EB-5 program annually. . if all 10, 000 visas are used, 83, 000 American jobs would be created by the EB 5 program annually when – at no cost to the U. S. taxpayer. SOURCE: IIUSA Issue #3, October 2013 22

What’s HOT in EB-5 Today • What type of investments are EB-5 Investors looking for? Hotel, Assisted Living, Student Housing, Real Estate based, reasonable Developer Equity • What is the new role of the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC)? Increasing scrutiny and reliance on Broker Dealers both in the U. S. and abroad • What is the new role of the new ‘Jobs Act” Ability of Broker Dealers to market Securities to accredited Foreign Investors in the U. S. • What is the attitude of Congress toward EB-5 Legislation? High support in Senate and House; likely revalidation or permanent extension • What is the market demand for EB-5? Full quota expected. Little market competition from other countries such as Canada • How can I participate in the EB-5 program? Identify and assess with U. S. qualified job creating projects anywhere in the U. S. ; work with our Team 23

For More Information EB-5 United States Immigration through Investment AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGES English Mandarin Portuguese Korean Spanish 24

AMERICA!. . . the DREAM continues 25

Contact Information Larry J. Behar EB-5 Attorney 888 S. E. Third Avenue, Ste. #400 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316 PHONE Tel: +1 (954) 524 8888 Fax: +1 (954) 524 0088 EMAIL larry@eb-5 lawyers. com info@eb-5 lawyers. com WEBSITE www. eb-5 lawyers. com www. immigrationflorida. com 26