IIUSA has opened its upcoming “Annual Meeting and EB-5 Regional Center Advocacy Conference” up to nonmembers. Come find out why you should BECOME A MEMBER by attending our annual conference for $500, which covers:
- 5/10 Conference attendance, with: (1) access to various officials from federal agencies – i.e. Dept of Commerce, SEC, CIS Ombudsman, USCIS, w/ more in the works – and Congressional offices in attendance; (2) expert panels on subjects of high importance; (3) advocacy tools; AND (4) delicious food for all three meals of the day.
Those who join at the conference can put some of their attendance fee towards membership and will receive a flash drive with digital copies of USCIS EB-5 training materials pre-loaded.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE.
IIUSA is also pleased to announce the addition of the following panel to the conference schedule…
USCIS EB-5 Training Manual: Hot off the FOIA Press
In April 2011, USCIS released 486 pages of materials used to train EB-5 adjudicators They did so in response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request by panelist H. Ronald Klasko. IIUSA is honored to host a panel of such prestigious immigration attorneys, who will discuss what you “need to know” from this massive release of new information. USCIS Officials have also been invited to participate on the panel to provide their perspective on this new development in the EB-5 Program.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the experts!
IIUSA Member Panelists:
- Robert C. Divine, Baker and Donelson; Vice President, IIUSA (former Chief Counsel at USCIS)
- H. Ronald Klasko, Klasko, Rulon, Stuck & Seltzer, LLP; Chairman, AILA EB-5 Committee (former President of AILA)
- Stephen Yale-Loehr, Miller Mayer, LLP (former Chair of AILA EB-5 Committee; former President of IIUSA) [INVITED]
Guest panelists:
- Alexandra Haskell, EB-5 Program Manager, Service Center Operations (SCOPS), USCIS [INVITED]
- John Abrams, Division Supervisor, California Service Center, USCIS [INVITED]
See below or CLICK HERE to view an updated complete conference schedule:
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MONDAY 5/9
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05:30-7:30 PM: Affinia Liaison
“Congressional Reception” (Members Only)
Regional Center members will have exhibit space at the Reception, with all other Members invited. IIUSA has invited staffers from all Congressional Offices of interest and USCIS Director, Alejandro Mayorkas.
Don’t miss your opportunity to show the kind of economic development that is occuring all over the U.S. thanks to the EB-5 Regional Center Program!
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TUESDAY 5/10
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07:30-08:30 AM: Affinia Liaison
Welcome!
Breakfast is served at 7:30 AM. K. David Andersson, IIUSA President will welcome attendees. Keynote speaker TBD.
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08:30-09:30 AM: Affinia Liaison
2011 Annual Membership Meeting
The Annual Membership Meeting will include elections of IIUSA Officers and two Directors, a vote to ratify the actions of the Board since the 2010 Annual Meeting, a vote on any bylaws changes recommended by the Bylaws Committee and/or Board of Directors, and the IIUSA Awards Ceremony. A complete agenda will be circulated in advance of the meeting. Members are welcome and encouraged to recommend agenda items.
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09:30-09:45 AM: Affinia Liaison
Break
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09:45-11:00 AM: Affinia Liaison
USCIS EB-5 Training Manual: Hot off the FOIA Press
In April 2011, USCIS released 486 pages of materials used to train EB-5 adjudicators They did so in response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request by panelist H. Ronald Klasko. IIUSA is honored to host a panel of such prestigious immigration attorneys, who will discuss what you “need to know” from this massive release of new information. USCIS Officials have also been invited to participate on the panel to provide their perspective on this new development in the EB-5 Program.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the experts!
IIUSA Member Panelists:
- Robert C. Divine, Baker and Donelson; Vice President, IIUSA (former Chief Counsel at USCIS)
- H. Ronald Klasko, Klasko, Rulon, Stuck & Seltzer, LLP; Chairman, AILA EB-5 Committee (former President of AILA)
- Stephen Yale-Loehr, Miller Mayer, LLP (former Chair of AILA EB-5 Committee; former President of IIUSA) [INVITED]
Guest panelists:
- Alexandra Haskell, EB-5 Program Manager, Service Center Operations (SCOPS), USCIS [INVITED]
- John Abrams, Division Supervisor, California Service Center, USCIS [INVITED]
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11:00-12:15 PM: Affinia Liaison
U.S. Securities Law Compliance in EB-5 Offerings
IIUSA is pleased to host a panel of securities experts, including a representative from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Office of Small Business Policy and a former Senior Associate Director at the SEC. Recently the SEC has gotten directly involved in the investigation of securities related activities of Regional Centers. Hosting this panel is part of IIUSA‘s constant effort to provide Members with information that is useful for their success in the Program.
IIUSA Member Moderator:
Guest Panelists:
- Represenative from SEC Office of Small Business Policy. [INVITED]
- Howard L. Kramer, Partner, Schiff Harden, LLP (former SEC Senior Associate Director of Division of Market Regulation).
IIUSA Member Panelists:
IIUSA Program Facilitator:
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12:15-01:00 PM: Affinia Liaison
Lunch Break
Lunch is served.
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01:00-02:15 PM: Affinia Liaison
Transparent and Reproducible EB-5 Job Creation Methodologies
JOBS. That is the magic word in the EB-5 Regional Center Program. Proper use of econometric methodologies that predict the job creating impact of the EB-5 investments is essential to fulfillment of the Program’s intent. IIUSA is pleased to host this substantive panel to discuss how Regional Centers can make their methodologies “transparent and reproducible” as USCIS requires.
IIUSA Moderator:
Guest Panelists:
- Zoe Ambargis, U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis. [INVITED]
- Kim Atteberry, USCIS, Investment & Economic Analysis Division. [INVITED]
- John Barrett, Principal, Performance Economics, LLC.
IIUSA Member Panelists:
IIUSA Program Facilitator:
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02:15-02:30 PM: Affinia Liaison
Wrap-up Meeting
Before we send you off for an afternoon of meetings, IIUSA will have a quick wrap up session to remind everyone how to put their “EB-5 Advocacy Toolkit” to work at their Congressional meetings.
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02:30-05:30 PM
Break
Members are encouraged to attend meetings with their elected officials and staff during this time.
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05:30-10:30 PM: Old Ebbit Grill (www.ebbitt.com)
“Save the EB-5 Regional Center Program” Reception/Dinner Fundraiser
Come join us at the Old Ebbitt Grill to enjoy a full two hours of networking over cocktails/appetizers, followed by dinner (including delicious mid-Atlantic crabcakes). A number of opportunities will be available to show your support for IIUSA at this event.
CLICK HERE FOR LOCATION ON GOOGLE MAPS.
Menu: Ceasar salad; chicken and crab cake; cheescake. Vegetarian meal available upon request.
Open bar: 5:30-7:30 PM.
- 05:30 PM: Reception begins.
- 07:30 PM: Dinner is served.
During this time be sure to also check-in and report on your meeting on The Hill.
