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Increase in interest from China focused on concerns regarding the need for impartial and independent information – Chinese investors in particular have asked us questions on the programs which are viewed in the most favorable light, given the worldwide economic downturn. Chinese investment visa applicants are particularly interested in our views as we actually visit the regional centers and the fact that our book “Green Card via the Red Carpet” offers so much detailed information.
India has also seen increases in interest and Indian EB5 applicants have inquired about a number of programs – we have pointed out concerns that need to be looked at regarding some of the smaller more recent programs, again there are concerns regarding unqualified advice from EB5 visa agents in India who have not even visited centers they are recommending.
Increase in interest from the UK. From discussions with UK clients the key motivator appears to have been a substantial increase in the higher rate of tax. Concern over crime rates and schooling in the UK also seem to be key reasons for relocation to the USA.
An increasing number of families already in the USA on E2 and L1 visas have expressed concerns about issues regarding those visas and have been looking at the permanent residence/ green cards offered by the EB-5 visa as a more reassuring alternative.
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