EB-5 IMMIGRANT INVESTOR SERVICES LOS ANGELES NEW YORK SHANGHAI

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EB-5 IMMIGRANT INVESTOR SERVICES LOS ANGELES NEW YORK SHANGHAI

Global Reach Local Service Wolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP is a full-service, top-rated immigration law firm. With offices in Los Angeles, New York and Shanghai, we are internationally renowned for providing exceptional, efficient and client-focused services without borders or boundaries. Providing global mobility & visa services via ABIL and ABIL Global with 1,500 professionals, spanning over 100 countries.

We help people reach their destinations 25 Years of EB-5 Expertise

Our Track Record Over 3,000 I-526 petitions filed in past 3 years alone Clients invested over $1.5 billion of EB-5 capital over past 3 years Our Top EB-5 Markets: China Vietnam Turkey Taiwan India South Africa Australia Canada

The WR Advantage Our EB-5 team is one of the most renowned in the legal field. We are trusted advisors for investors, regional centers and developers due to our authoritative insight on EB-5 issues.

What is EB-5? EB-5 Investor Program Explained Each year, 10,000 EB-5 investor visas are available for foreign investors who: invest in a new commercial enterprise in the United States and create or preserve at least 10 full-time, permanent jobs for qualified U.S. workers. Through the EB-5 program, the investor and their family (spouse and unmarried children under 21) are able to obtain U.S. permanent residence, allowing them to live, work, and study anywhere in the United States. Capital Investment Requirements:* USD $500.000 (if investment made in a rural area or area with high unemployment) OR USD $1,000,000 *As of Nov. 2017

EB-5 Investor Program Explained Advantages of EB-5 Investor Program: Does not require an offer of employment or labor certification application Does not require applicant to have a particular background, education, or experience. The EB-5 investor and their family is granted conditional permanent residence (Green Card) for 2 years. After 2 years, they can apply to have conditions removed from Green Card. Can you become a U.S. Citizen? 5 years after being granted conditional permanent residence, the EB-5 investor and his/her family may be eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship.

EB-5 Investor Program Explained An EB-5 investor must make: an at risk investment consisting of lawfully obtained capital in a new commercial enterprise that creates at least 10 jobs for U.S. workers The investment can either be a Direct Investment or through a Regional Center.

Direct Investment vs. Regional Center Overview Direct Investment Regional Center Applicable Business Sectors All business that create required jobs in any industry Invest in Regional Center designated businesses that create required jobs Business Plan Required Required EB-5 Investor Participation Directly invested with US entity Capital investment through a Regional Center sponsor EB-5 Investor Business Operation Management Active Day-to-Day management or policy formulation Policy formulation EB-5 Investor Relationship with Job Creating Entity Direct Indirect, as lender (debt) or through equity investment Job Creation Requirement At least 10 full-time jobs for qualified US workers At least 10 full-time jobs for qualified US workers Job Counts Direct employment Direct/Indirect/Induced Job Creation Verification Job projections/payroll tax returns/i-9 forms/w-2 Project-specific economist report/subject to the final approval of USCIS/subject to proof of achieving assumptions utilized by economist

Job Creation Requirements The investor must create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for qualifying U.S. workers within 2 years of the investor s admission to the United States as a Conditional Permanent Resident. Direct vs. Indirect Jobs: Direct Job: actual identifiable jobs for qualified employees located within the commercial enterprise into which the EB-5 investor has invested his/her capital. Indirect Job: jobs shown to have been created collaterally or as result of capital invested in a job-creating entity through a regional center. This option is only applicable for investors affiliated with regional centers.

WR is the Gateway to your Critical EB-5 Team Our clients reap the benefit of the relationships we have fostered through decades of EB-5 experience. We connect our EB-5 investors with high quality business plan writers, corporate lawyers, economists, and finance professionals. We maintain close professional relationships with investors and migration agents and become a nexus for collaboration between regional centers, developers, and investors.

Timeline About 23 months About 23 months About 10-12 months

Full-Service EB-5 Legal Services From start to finish, we ensure expert guidance and top-notch representation to make this life-altering journey as smooth as possible. Our services include: Pre I-526 Source and path of funds strategy Immigration Due Diligence OFAC License Applications Preparation and filing of I-526 petition TEA Determination Post I-526 Filing Responses to USCIS requests for evidence (RFEs), Notice of Intent to Review (NOIRs), and Notice of Intent to Deny (NOIDs) Writ of Mandamus Lawsuit AAO Motion to Reopen and Motion to Reconsider Post I-526 Decision Interview Preparation Consular processing or adjustment of status application Immigrant Visa Writ of Mandamus Lawsuit against Department of State/Consular Office Regional Center Litigation Pre I-829 Re-Entry Permits Communication with Regional Centers on project status and job creation Post I-829 Filing Writ of Mandamus Lawsuit Annual InfoPass Appointments for Principal and Derivative Beneficiaries for I-551 Stamps Post I-829 Decision Federal Court Appeal Removal Proceeding Representation Naturalization Applications

Full-Service EB-5 Filing Fees Please note that these fees are subject to change at any time and do not include legal fees/attorneys fees associated with our EB-5 legal services. These fees are not comprehensive of all filing fees associated with the EB-5 program and are only provided as an estimate. I-526 USD $3,675 DS-260 USD $345 (per person) 1-485 USD $1,140 with $85 biometric fee (per person) I-829 USD $3,750 Immigrant Fee to USCIS after obtaining immigrant visa $220 (per person) For further questions about fees and costs associated with the EB-5 program, please contact a WR attorney.

Comprehensive Immigration Strategy As full-service immigration specialists, WR attorneys devise a comprehensive and customized plan for each client. In addition to EB-5 visas, our attorneys advise clients on additional visa options that best suit each client s needs. Immigrant Visa Options May Include: EB-1 Alien of Extraordinary ability and Multinational Executive or Manager EB-2 & EB-3 Employment-based immigration and National Interest Waiver Family-based immigration Non-Immigrant Visa Options May Include: L-1 Intracompany Transferee Executive or Manager E-2 Treaty Investor (Grenada)

Best-in-Class Legal Representation Managing Partner, Bernard Wolfsdorf WR s EB-5 Team is lead by one of the most highly-regarded immigration attorney and a leading expert in the EB-5 industry Mr. Wolfsdorf s Recent Distinctions and Honors: Top 25 EB-5 Attorney by EB5 Investors Magazine since 2015 Past President of the 15,000 lawyer American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) 2018 Immigration Lawyer of the Year for Los Angeles by U.S News & World Report - Best Lawyers Who s Who Legal s Immigration Lawyer of the Year for six consecutive years 2010-2017 Tier 1 Top Rated Immigration Attorney in California by Chambers & Partners 2017 Law Dragon Top 20 Most Powerful Immigration Lawyers Invited to share his knowledge at every major EB-5 industry conferences including IIUSA, EB5 Investors Magazine, and AILA EB-5 Investors Summit

The Dedicated EB-5 Team Robert Blanco Senior Associate Attorney Extensive EB-5 experience EB-5 specialty areas - source of funds, consular processing, and Child Status Protection Act Member of the IIUSA Membership Committee Speaker at multiple EB-5 presentations worldwide Author - An Era of Uncertainty: Potential US Immigration Policy Changes Under the Trump Administration Vivian Zhu Partner Extensive EB-5 experience Supervising attorney of WR s EB-5 department Member of American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Speaker at multiple EB-5 industry conferences including AILA EB-5 Investors Summit, Las Vegas 2017, ILW EB-5 Summit, New Orleans 2017, Invest in America Summit, Guangzhou 2017. Thomas Gunnerson Associate Attorney Extensive EB-5 experience WR s Asia-Pacific Director, based in Shanghai Speaker at multiple EB-5 industry conferences

The Dedicated EB-5 Team Mark Catam Associate Attorney Over 10 years of EB-5 experience EB-5 specialty areas structuring direct EB-5, regional center filings, drafting and reviewing project templates, conducting project analysis, and providing solutions to complex Source of Funds cases. Speaker at 2017 ILW s EB-5 Investment Expo on EB-5 program FAQs. Joseph Barnett Senior Associate Attorney Over 7 years of EB-5 experience EB-5 specialty areas regional center project structuring, direct EB-5, administrative appeals and litigation. Speaker at multiple EB-5 industry conferences including IIUSA and ILW EB-5 Investment Expo. Author - The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: I-924A Season Yijie Eva Yang Associate Attorney Extensive EB-5 experience Has worked on over 300 EB-5 petitions EB-5 specialty areas complex Source of Funds cases, currency exchange, China Border control issues, and consular processing. Speaker at 2017 ILW s EB-5 Investment Expo on EB-5 program FAQs and multiple EB- 5 industry conferences.

Firm Awards Excellence in Immigration Tier 1 Law Firm Nationally and in Los Angeles by U.S. News & World Report Best Law Firms Band 1 Immigration Law Firm in California by Chambers and Partners Our attorneys are consistently selected by Super Lawyers and recognized by U.S. News & World Report - Best Lawyers

Want to Learn More? Read these articles authored by WR attorneys on various aspects of EB-5 Five Things Investors Should Ask When Selecting an EB-5 Project Due Diligence 101 5 Reasons Indian Citizens Should Consider EB-5 Beyond the EB-5 Visa Waiting Line: E-2 Visa Options for Mainland-Chinese Entrepreneurs All EB-5 Posts

This information does not constitute direct legal advice and is for informational purposes only. This information should never replace informed counsel when specific legal immigration advice is needed. This presentation may constitute attorney advertising in some states. We look forward to helping you reach your destination CONTACT: LOS ANGELES 1416 2nd Street Santa Monica, CA 90401 T: 310-570-4088 NEW YORK 641 Lexington Avenue, 15th Floor New York, NY 10022 T: 212-899-5040 visalaw@wolfsdorf.com www.wolfsdorf.com WR Blog WR News SHANGHAI 22F, Tower 3, Jing An Kerry Centre, 1228 Yan an Road Middle, Shanghai, China 200040 T: +86 21-31063449