Investing in the American Dream Podcast
Dedicated to bringing you relevant industry updates and helpful information on the EB-5 Visa Program with shared insights from experienced immigration attorneys, and experts. This podcast is not legal advice nor is it intended to replace direct legal counsel. The information contained herein should not be relied upon or used as a substitute for a consultation with a qualified immigration lawyer. For more information, you can call +1-414-431-0742 or visit www.firstpathway.com
Episodes
23 episodes
Kaia by Outdoor Citizen
This episode highlights FPP’s newest rural, senior loan secured, EB-5 investment opportunity: Kaia by Outdoor Citizen.Located in the breathtaking clay canyons of Kanab, Utah, Kaia offers 40 private dwellings with stunning desert v...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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19:44
Insights in the EB-5 Investment Landscape with Saul Ewing
In our latest episode of the Investing in the American Dream podcast, where we discuss the basics and the necessary legal requirements of EB-5. We have special guests Ronnie Fieldstone and Rohit Kapuria from Saul Ewing LLP, a full-service, nati...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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42:12
2023 EB-5 Year in Review
As we reflect on the achievements and challenges of the past year, we're thrilled to bring you a special episode of our 'Investing in the American Dream' podcast – the 2023 EB-5 Year in Review. This insightful discussion features two esteemed g...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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30:13
Ep.20_Oleg Zviagin of Proxy Financial on Complex Immigration Financial Planning Strategies
On today’s episode of Investing in the American Dream podcast, we have featured guests Manuel Ortiz VP of Global Business Development at FPP - and Oleg Zviagin, Director of Financial Planning at Proxy Financial. Oleg specializes in comp...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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34:14
Ep.19_Bob Kraft IIUSA Tenure and PAC Involvement
On this episode, Bob Kraft provided his thoughts on his past role with IIUSA, his current involvement as President Emeritus, and his new role in the Political Action Committee.
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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24:52
Ep.18_Bryan Caulkins and Manuel Ortiz on Financial Planning for the (pre/post) Immigration Process
On this episode we had featured guests Manuel Ortiz VP of Global Business Development at FPP who leads our global efforts bringing EB-5 services and educational resources to underserved countries around the globe - and Bryan Caulkins, co-founde...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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43:28
Ep.17_Manuel Ortiz on the EB-5 Program, Projections, and Project Due Diligence
During this episode Manuel Ortiz , VP of Global Business Development at FirstPathway Partners, shares his personal experience and outlook on the EB-5 program, while tou...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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30:28
Ep.16_FirstPathway Partners Appoints Dan Wycklendt as President
During this episode, FPP President, Dan Wycklendt, and CEO, Bob Kraft, sit down with Marketing...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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23:12
Ep.15_Bruna Canto and Immigration Attorney Tadeu Ferreira Discuss EB-5 U.S. Visa Option for Students and Families
Featured guests, Bruna Canto Managing Director of Latin America for FPP, and U.S. Immigration Attorney Tadeu Ferreira who is Managing Partner at Leaf Law – are joined by hosts Martijn Van de Veen of ICEF (International Consultants for Education...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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16:40
Ep.14_Immigration Attorney Ed Beshara Discusses Cost Efficiency of EB-5 Visa
During this episode, Mr. Beshara shares his thoughts on how the EB-5 Visa Program compares to alternative visa programs, from its cost efficiency and overall benefits – to the process of immigrating to the United States. Mr. Beshara also provid...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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31:02
Ep.13_IIUSA President Bob Kraft Discusses USCIS Settlement Agreement with Regional Centers and EB-5 Stakeholders
We are excited to share some great news with EB-5 Investors and Regional Centers! USCIS has entered into a Settlement Agreement to resolve litigation disputes with EB-5 stakeholders and previously approved regional centers. In this episod...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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21:32
Ep.12_TALUS, Ultra-Luxury EB-5 Investment Opportunity
On this episode of Investing in the American Dream podcast featured guest Jeff Yamaguchi, Vice President of Real Estate with the Robert Green Company, discusses the new EB-5 investment opportunity, TALUS at the SilverRock resort located in the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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29:52
Ep.11_Sonja Clarke Details her Recent Trip to the United States and Highlights the Benefits of an EB-5 Visa Investment
First Pathways Partners’ Regional Director of South Africa, Sonja Clarke journeyed to the United States, specifically to our headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this past January where she met IIUSA President and FirstPathway’s CEO Bob Kraft....
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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12:52
Ep.10_Sonja Clarke Talks about the Recent Changes to South African Tax Legislation
On March 1st, 2021 the changes to South African financial immigration tax laws prevented South African's from withdrawing retirement funds for a period of three years. Join us as we continue to address all of your questions and concerns around ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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7:03
Ep.9_Bruna Canto Shares her EB-5 Knowledge and Personal Experience Immigrating to the United States
FirstPathway Partners continues to solidify its presence in Latin America by welcoming Bruna Canto as Managing Director. Born in Brazil, Bruna is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Bruna holds dual citizenship in both the United States...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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6:34
Ep.8_ Bob Kraft Shares Positive Insight on the Decoupling of the EB-5 Program from the Omnibus
EB-5 Program Decoupled from the Omnibus - Why this is an opportunity rather than a challenge as presented by Bob Kraft, IIUSA President, and FirstPathway Partners CEO.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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18:38
Ep.7_Immigration 101 with FirstPathway Partners, Dan Wycklendt & Gareth Cliff
The idea of emigrating comes with many questions. Thankfully, EB-5 expert Dan Wycklendt from FirstPathway Partners has some of your burning questions covered in this interview with Gareth Cliff...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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14:46
Ep.6_Fully Redeemed Investor, Asif Chhipa Shares his U.S. Immigration Journey and Insight on the EB-5 Program
Newly appointed Managing Director at FirstPathway Partners, Asif Chhipa whose territories cover India and the Middle East, shares his U.S. immigration journey and insight on the EB-5 program process. With over 13 years of experienc...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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14:58
Ep.5_Expedited Approvals from USCIS with Jinhee Wilde and Jennifer Sherer
On today’s podcast, we welcome Jinhee Wilde the Founding Partner of WA Law Group, LLC. Jinhee lectures internationally on academic panels and at large industry conferences and on the topic of EB-5 so we are extraordinarily lucky to have her on ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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30:50
Ep.4_Impact of COVID-19 on Global Migration with Ramin Asgard
Ramin Asgard, VP of Global Business Development shares his thoughts on the impact COVID-19 has had on global migration.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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27:28
Ep.3_Bob Kraft Addresses Minimum Investment Rumors and COVID-19 Relief
Bob Kraft addresses the $450,000 minimum with derivative relief rumors, explains what is actually happening in Congress at the present, and shares his insight for an EB-5 future post-COVID-19.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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23:33
Ep.2_Jennifer Sherer Discusses Changes to Form I-526 Processing Order
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced a change to the form I-526 processing order from a first-in, first-out basis. Jennifer Sherer, Senior VP FirstPathway Partners explains what this change means and who is i...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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11:55
Ep.1_Featuring Immigration Industry Leader Bob Kraft
EB-5 immigration industry leader, Bob Kraft shares his experience and insight on immigration through investment (the EB-5 program), discusses alternative E-2 visa investment opportunities and the Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) program.
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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13:54