The EB-5 Fix

The EB-5 Fix is the ultimate podcast for anyone interested in the EB-5 visa program and the world of investment immigration. Join our expert hosts as they guide you through the complexities of the EB-5...more

Hosted by

Rakesh Patel
Rakesh Patel
Shae Armstrong
Shae Armstrong

About

The EB-5 Fix is the ultimate podcast for anyone interested in the EB-5 visa program and the world of investment immigration. Join our expert hosts as they guide you through the complexities of the EB-5 program, providing insights, analysis, and tips on how to make the most of this unique opportunity. Whether you're an investor, immigration attorney, regional center operator, or simply curious about the EB-5 visa, this podcast is your go-to source for all things EB-5. From the latest news and developments to in-depth interviews with industry insiders and experts, "The EB-5 Fix" has everything you need to stay ahead of the curve and succeed in the world of investment immigration. Tune in and get your EB-5 fix today!

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Meet our Hosts

Rakesh Patel

Rakesh Patel

Rakesh is a founding partner and serves as a Managing Partner to the Patel Law Group. Rakesh’s primary practice area is business immigration, with a focus on foreign EB-5 investment in the United States. Rakesh has helped immigrants and investors throughout the world in obtaining their visas and green cards to the US through the EB-5 process. He has been recognized as one of the Top 5 Rising Stars for EB-5 Attorneys in the US by EB-5 Investors Magazine. Rakesh takes every step of the legal process very seriously for his clients. His extensive background in business along with his educational background of receiving a Master’s in Business Administration is put to use every day when he visits with his clients. He not only understands their legal needs but understands how that legal decision may impact the business. Rakesh’s immigration practice also focuses on both employment-based immigration and family-based immigration. From the employment side, Rakesh represents several companies across the US in their business and immigration needs. He works as general counsel for these companies and processes all their immigration needs including H-1B applications, PERM process for Green Cards, L1 applications, in house audits, investor visas, and many other immigration needs. Rakesh has taken a keen interest in representing IT Consulting companies and ensuring that they are following the ever-changing immigration laws. Also, Rakesh represents clients from across the country in family-based immigration matters. Whether it is for naturalization, Green Cards, spouse visas, family applications or visitor visas, Rakesh has expertise in representing his clients when it comes to family-based applications. Rakesh also has worked on both commercial and residential transactions. He has assisted clients with the drafting of real estate agreements as well as reviewing all documents associated with a real estate agreement including title documents, lender documents, deeds, notes and any other documents that may need to be reviewed and revised during the process.

Shae Armstrong

Shae Armstrong

Shae focuses his practice in the area of project finance, including equity financings and lender and borrower representation, with an emphasis on real estate investment and development, private equity, and EB-5 related cross-border financing transactions. He has represented sponsors and real estate developers in over $2 billion in EB-5 involved financings. His practice also involves advising private companies in connection with general corporate matters (including general contracts preparation and review), securities, fund structuring, compliance policies and procedures, investor relations, hospitality and multi-family related operations guidance, and broker-dealer arrangements. Shae has advised U.S. House and Senate offices, committees of the U.S. Congress, and policy and industry trade groups on EB-5 related matters. He was a contributing author to the textbook The EB-5 Book, published by ILW, and he is a frequent lecturer on EB-5 before bar associations and professional organizations. He has been engaged as an expert witness in litigation matters involving EB-5 Immigrant Investment financings. Further, his EB-5 work has been cited in numerous publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Dallas Morning News, The Guardian, The Hill, Texas Lawyer, The Washington Times, The Real Deal, EB-5 Investors' Magazine, Bisnow Commercial Real Estate News, Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists, The Franklin Center for Government and Public Integrity, Fee Simple of the Virginia State Bar, Roll Call, and The Center for Immigration Studies.