IIUSA Executive Director and Government Affairs Team Named to The Hill’s 2024 Top Lobbyists List
WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 05, 2024 – Invest in the USA (IIUSA) proudly announces that Executive Director Aaron Grau and its Government Affairs team at Commonwealth Strategic Partners, led by George McElwee and Katie Hazlett, have been named to The Hill’s 2024 Top Lobbyists list. This recognition reflects their exceptional advocacy during a year defined by legislative challenges, political shifts, and looming uncertainty as Washington prepares for a new...
Your Ticket to 2025 IIUSA Events – Now at Unbeatable Prices!
This holiday shopping season, we are pleased to offer exclusive savings on the can’t-miss events of 2025! Take advantage of limited-time discounts on all available sponsorship opportunities for the association's 2025 Passport Series events and 15th Annual EB-5 Industry Forum. Securing your sponsorship early not only guarantees you a discount but also ensures you have access to the most sought-after sponsorship opportunities and events. Why Act Now? Big Savings:...
Recording Available: IIUSA Special Webinar – Battineni v. Mayorkas
Recording Available: IIUSA Special Webinar - Battineni v. Mayorkas On November 25, 2024, IIUSA hosted a special webinar about the recently decided court case Battineni v. Mayorkas and the recording is now available. The decision rejects USCIS’ long-standing interpretation of the “path of funds” requirement for EB-5 investors. Current USCIS policy for immigrant investors seeking green cards in the EB-5 program requires investors to “trace where every penny came...
RCBJ Perspectives: Self-Directed IRAs as Funding Options for EB-5 Investors and Issuers
RCBJ Perspectives: Self-Directed IRAs as Funding Options for EB-5 Investors and Issuers By: Phuong Le | Partner, KLDP LLP and Niral Patel | Partner, KLDP LLP This article originally appeared in the November 2024 edition of IIUSA’s Regional Center Business Journal. Introduction Once upon a time, structuring an EB-5 investor’s source of funds was simple. Throughout most of the program’s history, the majority of source of funds were based on secured loans, a sale of...