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To date, IIUSA represents 200+ Regional Center members and 120+ Service Provider members across the country serving 47 states/territories. Regional Centers account for billions of dollars in EB-5 capital formation. Concretely, our work has empowered our members to create tens of thousands of jobs in a wide range of industries and American communities, generating over $32 billion dollars in foreign direct investment at no cost to the U.S. tax payer.
Through dedicated advocacy work, education, industry development, and research, IIUSA advocates policies that maximize economic benefit to the United States. from the EB-5 Regional Center Program. Accordingly, our primary mission is to achieve the permanent Congressional reauthorization of the EB-5 Regional Center Program after over 25 years of enthusiastic bipartisan support and record-breaking economic impact.
EB-5 Supporters
Support from civic leaders and elected officials is crucial to the ongoing success of IIUSA and the EB-5 industry. By sharing their local or regional stories of success, they promote and endorse EB-5 investment as a viable and indispensable method for achieving economic growth, job creation and communal revitalization.
See below for a list of elected officials, civic leaders, and others who proudly support IIUSA and EB-5:
“I’m a big supporter of the EB-5 program, and I think the gold card program is not a bad idea. I think we should do legislation on it, and it should be in addition to the EB-5.”
“EB5 investments are a major economic driver in Texas. EB5 projects … create thousands of American jobs and bring billions of dollars in investment to major urban areas like Dallas and Houston, as well as our rural communities.”
“When I was Mayor of Phoenix, I saw how the EB-5 program can attract foreign investment and create new jobs—lifting our economy and making us more globally competitive.”
“The EB-5 Program has funded numerous infrastructure projects across Southeastern Pennsylvania and helps promote economic growth throughout the Commonwealth.”
“The EB-5 Program is a key driver of U.S. economic growth and job creation.”
“The impact that the Regional Center Program has had on Philadelphia is enormous…Investments in the program have created thousands of jobs and helped to revitalize several parts of the city.”
“The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is a great opportunity for job creation across our country.”
“EB-5 was created by Congress in 1990 to attract capital from foreign investors. It has more than met that objective, with a track record of attracting billions of dollars in foreign direct investment and creating millions of U.S. jobs, all at no cost to American taxpayers.”
“President Trump can take a long-overdue step to boost the EB-5 program’s potential by issuing an executive order that stops counting spouses and children of investors against the annual visa allocation. They were never supposed to be included in the visa totals, and this change could triple EB-5’s capacity.”
“The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa is an inherently America first immigration policy because it brings investors into our nation, creates jobs for American workers, and bolsters local economies.”
“Beyond the actual investment, immigrants who participate in the EB-5 program must create and preserve at least 10 American jobs per investor. The EB-5 visa program created 1.7 million jobs from 2016-2019. This is an average of 45 jobs per EB-5 investor, even though they are only required to create 10.”
“No other immigration program effectively encourages this high-level investment in America while at the same time protecting American jobs. EB-5 is the gold standard in supporting the right kind of immigration. As the president moves forward with his Gold Card, it is important to build on the model and success of EB-5.”
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Current Advocacy Updates
Like any worthwhile and sustainable industry, EB-5 is constantly evolving. IIUSA is dedicated to keeping EB-5 stakeholders, IIUSA members and the general public informed about any meaningful changes or updates to EB-5 practices.
IIUSA Statement on a Trump Gold Card Immigration Program
IIUSA’s Leadership in EB-5 Advocacy – A Unified Voice for Our Industry
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IIUSA members benefit from access to state-of-the-art tools, networking opportunities, educational events, and insights into the latest trends in the EB-5 industry. For over a decade, IIUSA has served as the unifying voice of the EB-5 Regional Center Industry, representing and connecting thousands of diverse stakeholders who contribute billions of dollars of economic development and job growth in the United States through EB-5 investment. Interested in learning more about the many benefits of IIUSA membership?
