Minimum Investment $1,000,000! Minimum Investment in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) $500,000!

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2 Employment Based 5 th Level USCIS administers the Immigrant Investor Program, also known as EB-5, created by Congress in 1990 to stimulate the U.S. economy through job creation and capital investment by foreign investors. Under a pilot immigration program first enacted in 1992 and regularly reauthorized since, certain EB-5 visas also are set aside for investors in Regional Centers designated by USCIS based on proposals for promoting economic growth. According to the!

3 In Other Words Congress created the fifth employment-based preference (EB-5) immigrant visa category in 1990 for qualified foreigners seeking to invest in a business that will (1) Benefit the U.S. economy and (2) Create or save at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers in exchange for lawful permanent residency in the U.S.! Minimum Investment $1,000,000! Minimum Investment in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) $500,000!

4 What is an EB5 Regional Center An EB5 Regional Center is a private enterprise or corporation with a targeted investment program within a defined geographic region. EB5 Program: Direct Jobs! EB5 Regional Center: Direct AND Indirect Jobs! The Regional Center Investment Program allocates 3,000 green cards each year for people who invest in designated Regional Centers. The 3,000 is not a limit, just the amount reserved specifically for regional center based investments.! Regional Center! Non Regional Center!

5 How is a Regional Center formed? A Regional Center obtains its designation by submitting a detailed application to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The application must state: (1) the kinds of businesses that will receive capital from investors; (2) the jobs that will be created directly or indirectly as a result of the investment of capital; and (3) the other positive economic impacts that will result from the investment of capital Currently, there are operating in states.! Regional Centers The represents the first EB5 Regional Center in the State of Virginia.!

6 EB5 Regional Centers on the Map Location and number of EB-5 VISA Regional Centers Regional Centers per state information taken from

7 How are EB5 Projects funded through the EB5 Program? Once USCIS has approved a Regional Center application, an investor seeking and EB-5 green card through the Program must: (1) Sign the *Subscription Documents for the EB5 project (2) Make the qualifying investment (3) File a I-526 Petition (4) EB5 funds then are disbursed to the project.

8 Who is qualified to be an EB5 Investor? Before an investor can participate in a Regional Center s EB-5 investment program, each investor must independently petition USCIS for an EB-5 visa. USCIS diligence includes: (1) a detailed review of the sources of investor s funds, (2) family history, and (3) other representations of the head of household and his/her immediate family members under the age of 21!

9 What is the process for Immigrant Investors? 3-6 Months I-526 Approval (Green Card with Conditions) 2 Years Investment At Risk Period!! 6 Months I-829 Approval (Conditions Removed) 1-2 Years Investment Exit Strategy The whole EB-5 process takes approximately 3-5 years or longer depending upon the timeliness, quality and validity of the investor s submissions.

10 What distinguishes one EB5 project from another?

11 What types of businesses would best qualify for EB5 Commercial Enterprises?

12 I ve experienced the challenges of starting a growing business and creating jobs. I know firsthand the great joy of being able to say someone, You re hired!, and I am always pleased to learn of new job opportunities being created for Virginians. - Congressman Scott Rigell, Virginia Second District!

13 I am excited to learn about the Virginia Atlantic Regional Center. To our knowledge, this is the first EB-5RC in Virginia submitted to USCIS. EB5RC allows economic development projects to attract foreign direct investments here, this could have a positive impact on domestic job creation and the Virginia Beach regional economy. - Peter Su, Agency Director, Virginia Department of Business Assistance!

14 Proposed Geographical Region includes both the Virginia Beach and Richmond MSAs

15 Virginia Atlantic Regional Center (VARC) Services Project Review - VARC dedicated employees and consulting partners provide thorough due diligence to determine if a project is viable and will create required jobs. Project Preparation for USCIS - VARC will complete a USCIS compliant Business Plan and accompanying Private Placement Memorandum and Securities Offering documents Marketing Services Investor Services - VARC will partner with a third party marketing firm or individual who is licensed as a migration broker in each foreign country - VARC has partnered with a leading Financial Company for administration of Investor Escrow Accounts that provides the highest level of transparency, security and compliance. Immigrant Assistance - VARC can provide Immigrant Investors with an introduction to experienced immigration attorneys - VARC can provide Immigrant Investors relocation assistance anywhere in the United States - VARC can assist Immigrant Investors wishing to find employment, participate in higher education or start a business in the State of Virginia

16 ASSOCIATES! Brown Building Corp.