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Approximately 10,000 visas are allocated to the EB-5 program each fiscal year. Several factors determine the order and priority in which these visas are dispersed. You can find the answer in our definitive guide, "EB-5 Visa Allocation Questions and Answers" written by Suzanne Lazicki, available on our website: https://ow.ly/fSAl50UtIFV

With visa demand on the rise, the latest Visa Bulletin sends a clear message: The time to act is now. In our recent webinar, Charles Oppenheim and Joey Barnett sat down with CanAm’s Peter Calabrese to break down what this means for investors. Highlights covered include: ✔️ Why EB-5 set-aside categories remain a unique opportunity ✔️ How concurrent filing offers critical interim benefits ✔️ Practical steps to secure your spot before demand intensifies As Joey Barnett said, “If not now, when? The priority date is your place in line. Get your spot while you can.” Read the blog and watch the video for everything you need to know to make the most of this window of opportunity: https://ow.ly/GM5u50UtGzf “This is a unique investment with a tremendously valuable outcome—the opportunity to live and work in the U.S. indefinitely. The time to act is now.”- Pete Calabrese #EB5 #VisaBulletin #ImmigrationPathways #CanAmEnterprises

What a week it has been! This past week, we hosted CanAm Week in our New York City headquarters—a time for our teams from India, China, Singapore, and Vietnam to come together under one roof to reflect on the past year and set our sights on the future. A moment to celebrate: CanAm’s success is built on the incredible dedication of our global team. CanAm Week is about more than strategy sessions and planning. It’s about celebrating the strength of our team, the trust we’ve built with our investors, and the shared mission of making the promise of EB-5 a reality for families worldwide. Reflecting on 2024: From navigating evolving markets to achieving meaningful milestones for our investors, 2024 was a year of resilience and progress. Together, we reviewed the strides we’ve made in delivering quality projects and supporting our clients through every step of the EB-5 process. Looking ahead to 2025: As we look forward, our focus remains steadfast: strengthening relationships, delivering results, and ensuring that every investor experience is defined by transparency, integrity, and success. The promise of EB-5 continues to inspire us, and we’re ready to meet the challenges and opportunities of the year ahead. Together, we make it happen: The energy, collaboration, and shared purpose of CanAm Week are a testament to what makes CanAm unique—our people. With teams from across the globe united in mission, we are reminded that when we work together, the possibilities are endless. To our global team: thank you for your hard work and unwavering commitment to excellence. Here’s to a remarkable 2025! #CanAmWeek #EB5 #GlobalTeam #CanAmEnterprises #InvestingInTheFuture

CanAm’s success is reflected in several key milestones. To date, CanAm has raised $3.5 billion in EB-5 investments and facilitated the approval of over 5,200 I-526 petitions, the first step toward obtaining a conditional green card. Discover how CanAm has supported over 15,000 individual investors and their family members towards obtaining permanent residency: https://ow.ly/lNWU50UsQy9

Please join us for a webinar featuring an in-depth discussion on the implications of the January 2025 Visa Bulletin for the EB-5 community. This engaging session will provide clarity on recent developments and their potential impact on investors. The on-demand webinar will become available on Thursday, December 19, Please register here for early access: https://lnkd.in/eHgib_8G Moderated by: - Peter Calabrese, CEO, CanAm Investor Services Panelists: - Charles Oppenheim, Former Chief, Visa Control and Reporting Division, U.S. Department of State - Joey Barnett, Partner, WR Immigration Topics to Be Covered: - Understanding the January 2025 Visa Bulletin: Key warnings and what they mean for EB-5 set-aside categories. - The impact of potential visa retrogression on rural and high-unemployment category investors. - How processing trends and FOIA data shape visa availability forecasts. - Practical advice for investors navigating concurrent filings and interim benefits. This is an invaluable opportunity to gain insights from industry experts and get your questions answered.

The EB-5 program has gained renewed interest post-Reform and Integrity Act (RIA), but significant challenges remain—especially around visa availability and processing delays. As demand surges, the risk of retrogression grows, making advocacy for legislative reforms more urgent than ever. 📢 Why Advocacy Matters: ✅ Push for visa relief to reduce wait times for investors. ✅ Advocate for reforms to the annual visa cap and counting rules. ✅ Highlight EB-5’s economic benefits to policymakers. Invest In the USA (IIUSA) is leading the charge, with initiatives like legislative outreach, data-driven analysis, and proposals to secure the program’s future. Industry experts Lee Y. Li , Suzanne Lazicki, Brandon Meyer, and CanAm’s Christine Chen discussed this topic in IIUSA’s latest report: https://ow.ly/kkJG50UnPVr #EB5 #VisaReform #Advocacy #ImmigrationLaw

We always enjoy spending time with our trusted attorney partners at AILA South Florida, Miriam Acosta-Castriz and Mayerlin Almonte, Christine Alden, and Gina Polo ☀️ Big thanks to Nick Buonagurio and Peter Calabrese for being outstanding representatives of CanAm—your expertise and dedication make all the difference!

Curious about who qualifies for an EB-5 Set Aside Visa? The 2022 EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA) created reserved categories for rural, high-unemployment, and infrastructure-based projects. You can find the answer in our definitive guide, "EB-5 Visa Allocation Questions and Answers" written by Suzanne Lazicki, available on our website: https://ow.ly/I6hy50Ua85S

Consular processing allows individuals to apply for a green card from outside the U.S. through a local U.S. embassy or consulate and for those living abroad, the consular process is a key step. From filing your I-526 petition to acing the consulate interview, understanding the process can make all the difference. 📌 What’s Inside: ✅ Step-by-step consular processing timeline ✅ Tips to prepare for your consular interview ✅ Insights from Peter Calabrese (CanAm Investor Services) and Tadeu Ferreira, Esq. (Leaf Law) Learn how to navigate this important journey and ensure a smooth path to your U.S. green card. 👉 Read the full blog for a thorough look at the consular process: https://ow.ly/scmR50Untyc #EB5 #USResidency #ImmigrationLaw #ConsularProcessing

CanAm’s Vice President of India and the Middle East, PIYUSH GUPTA, spoke recently on the panel ‘Private Markets Investments – Time to Shine’ at the Markets Group Indian Investors Forum, along with Nikhil Chandak, Munish Randev, Archana Jahagirdar, and moderated by Sachin J. Topics included: 🔴 The role of private debt and equity in high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individual investment portfolios 🔴 How family offices in India are adapting to recent changes in investment preferences for their clients Thank you to Markets Group for organizing such a wonderful event! #EB5 #USInvestment #IndianInvestorsForum