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EB-5 Regional Center4200 James Ray DriveGrand Forks, ND 58203+1.701 777 [email protected]
UN
D Center for Innovation4200 Jam
es Ray DriveGrand Forks, N
D 58203 USA
info@ndm
neb5.com
www.ndmneb5.com
NO
RTH
DA
KOTA
Minnesota
p 2 p 7
EB-5 Program OverviewThe United States investor Pilot Program, also known as the “EB-5 Regional Center
Program,” is a federal job-creation visa program, administered by the U.S. Citizen-
ship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Under the EB-5 Regional Center Program, federally approved foreign investors
must invest a minimum of $1,000,000 ($500,000, if project is located in an area
with population of less than 20,000) in a qualified project within the EB-5 Regional
Center’s region, and create at least 10 full-time direct or indirect U.S. jobs. Perma-
nent residency is issued in 2-3 years once jobs are generated and all EB-5 require-
ments have been met. 10,000 visas are set aside each year for investors interested
in the EB-5 program.
What is a Regional Center?An EB-5 Regional Center is an entity created to stimulate economic development,
create jobs and improve regional productivity through direct foreign investment in
U.S. businesses, while providing eligible foreign investors an opportunity to be-
come permanent U.S. residents.
The University of North Dakota (UND) Center for Innovation Foundation EB-5 Re-
gional Center is a nonprofit organization designated by federal authorities to serve
the state of North Dakota and Nothwest Minnesota in the following 7 industries:
1-Agribusiness, 2-Manufacturing, 3-Aviation/Aerospace,4- Information Tech-
nologies/Communications,5- Biotech/Bioscience, 6-Construction and Real Estate
Development: Rural/Urban Renewal/Multi-Mixed Use,7-Utilities (Electric Power
Generation). Our EB-5 Regional Center is one of the only ones affiliated with an
University Foundation , and is program based vs. project based offering multiple
investment options.
WhyNorth Dakota/Minnesota?
• Booming Economy -Agriculture -Energy -Utilities -Aviation -Real Estate• #1 Safety• #1 Low Cost of living• #1 16 Commodities• #1 Asian Student Population• #3 Education• #3 Oil Production• Secure Investment -Pre-Approved Portfolio -Secure Principal -Experienced Team
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• North Dakota ranks #1 for the Best Jobs Market.• Recieved over $1 billion in cuts to personal, corporate, and property taxes, from the 2007, 2009, & 2011 legislative sessions.• North Dakota was named the nation’s #2 top growth performer since 2000.• North Dakota’s exports have increased 303% since 2000.
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DA
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EB-5 Benefits and QualificationsCOMPANYBENEFITS
• $.5MM-$1MM EquityInvestment
• Direct Access to Investors
• Side by Side Investment/Credit Line
• Expert Coordination
• Clear Exit(Return of Funds)
• New Talent Pool
COMPANYQUALIFICATIONS
• North Dakota/Northwest - Minnesota
Target Employment Areas (TEA) *
• Require $3MM + in investment for expansion
• Committed Side by Side debt/equity Relationship
• Demonstrate 5 year ROI/Exit plan/Principal
payback
• Creates at least 10 direct + indirect U.S. Jobs
per investor
• Agribusiness, Aviation, IT, Energy, Real
Estate, Bio-Science, Manufacturing, Utilities
INVESTORBENEFITS
• Equity in ND or MN U.S. Company
• Permanent U.S. Residency (self, spouse,
family<21)
• Planned Return of Principal + fees returned
at 5 year exit
• ND booming economy enables strong job
creation
• Professional 3rd party review increases
investment safety
• Low cost state for business, living, taxes
• Low College Tuition Rates
INVESTORQUALIFICATIONS
• Desire U.S. Residency (Self, Spouse, Family <21)
• “Clean” Investment Capacity of $1MM ($.5MM if in TEA) *
• Invest within ND/NW-MN EB-5 Zone + Target
Industries
EB-5 Service ProvidersBruce GjovigEB5 Center [email protected]+1 701 777 3132
Susan GeibEB-5 Center [email protected]+1 701 541 0735
Yong HouEB5 Center Consultant [email protected]+1 701 777 3132
Donavon JohnsonDirector, Global Resource Management [email protected]+1 701 330 1419
John EricksonPresident Assurity [email protected]+1 701 795 1114
Jon StrindenFredrickson & [email protected]+1 701 237 8202
Laura DanielsonFredrikson & [email protected]+1 612 492 7148
Lincoln StoneStone & [email protected]+1 213 627 8997
Rodrigo CintraEB5 Center [email protected]+1 701 777 3970
Jordan SchuetzleEB5 Center [email protected]+1 701 777 3132
Helen YangEB5 Center Project Manager [email protected]+1 701 205 4548
Dr. Cullen F. Goenner, PhdEconomist University of North Dakota
Kermit NashGray Plant [email protected]+1 612 632 3426
Dave BenusaCEO Froehling-Anderson CPA [email protected]+ 1 952 979 3140
Charles RaetherAmLaw Groupcharles@amlawprocom+1 703 260 6565
Christopher TerasTeras & Kim [email protected]+1 202 285 3500
Business Planning/Financial Prep/Tax Credit Analysis
Investment Structure/Investment Package Preparation
Immigration Consulting Law Firms
EB-5 Visa Benefits (Green Card)
p 6 p 3
The North Dakota/Northwest Minnesota EB-5 Regional Center provides direct access to foreign capital for area businesses, while offering international investors the benefits of U.S. permanent residency.
Advantages to investors include:
• Entire family is granted U.S. lawful permanent residency with one investment (Investor, spouse, and any unmarried children under the age of 21)
• Investors can work, live, retire, or run their own business in the U.S.
• Travel multiple times in and out of the United States without a visa
•Educational benefits, including admission to universities at the same cost as U.S. residents
• Able to apply for U.S. citizenship after being a permanent resident for more than five years
* TEA = Area with population of less than 20,000.
EB5 Regional Center Team Members
EB-5 TimelineCOMPANIES
Up to 12 Months
• 5 year Bus/Fin Plan/ROI
• Investor Package w/ Exit Side by Side Capital
• Econometric Analysis
• Investor Review
• Private Placement Memorandum (PPM)
• Escrow: 3 – 6 months
• New Talent Pool: 10 jobs per investor
• 5 year Expansion/Exit
INVESTORS Up to 24 Months
• Review Company Portfolio
• Invest (Escrow in U.S. bank)
• Align with Immigration Consultant
• Submit I-526 (Demonstrate “clean money”)
• Conditional Green Card/Escrow Release: 6 months
(Average)
• Submit I-829 (Final Green Card Status) year 2
• Planned Return of Principal + Fees within 5 years
EB-5 REGIONAL CENTERS
• EB-5 CenterMatches Company with Investors
• Econometrics & Analysis Services
• USCIS Reporting annually
• Partnership and execution through professional third party
providers
• Global Outreach & Marketing
EB-5 Process
www.ndmneb5.com
* Note that each project differs and timelines are general estimates. Exit strategies also differ by company
p 4 p 5
CostCOMPANIES
• $70,000 - $80,000 - Econmetric Analysis - Annual Reporting - PPM Documents - Investor Package Preparation - Project Management - Legal Expenses
INVESTORS • $40,000 - $50,000 - PPM Review - Immigration Fees - Oversight - Reporting - Legal Expenses
EB-5 TimelineCOMPANIES
Up to 12 Months
• 5 year Bus/Fin Plan/ROI
• Investor Package w/ Exit Side by Side Capital
• Econometric Analysis
• Investor Review
• Private Placement Memorandum (PPM)
• Escrow: 3 – 6 months
• New Talent Pool: 10 jobs per investor
• 5 year Expansion/Exit
INVESTORS Up to 24 Months
• Review Company Portfolio
• Invest (Escrow in U.S. bank)
• Align with Immigration Consultant
• Submit I-526 (Demonstrate “clean money”)
• Conditional Green Card/Escrow Release: 6 months
(Average)
• Submit I-829 (Final Green Card Status) year 2
• Planned Return of Principal + Fees within 5 years
EB-5 REGIONAL CENTERS
• EB-5 CenterMatches Company with Investors
• Econometrics & Analysis Services
• USCIS Reporting annually
• Partnership and execution through professional third party
providers
• Global Outreach & Marketing
EB-5 Process
www.ndmneb5.com
* Note that each project differs and timelines are general estimates. Exit strategies also differ by company
p 4 p 5
CostCOMPANIES
• $70,000 - $80,000 - Econmetric Analysis - Annual Reporting - PPM Documents - Investor Package Preparation - Project Management - Legal Expenses
INVESTORS • $40,000 - $50,000 - PPM Review - Immigration Fees - Oversight - Reporting - Legal Expenses
NO
RTH
DA
KOTA
Minnesota
EB-5 Benefits and QualificationsCOMPANYBENEFITS
• $.5MM-$1MM EquityInvestment
• Direct Access to Investors
• Side by Side Investment/Credit Line
• Expert Coordination
• Clear Exit(Return of Funds)
• New Talent Pool
COMPANYQUALIFICATIONS
• North Dakota/Northwest - Minnesota
Target Employment Areas (TEA) *
• Require $3MM + in investment for expansion
• Committed Side by Side debt/equity Relationship
• Demonstrate 5 year ROI/Exit plan/Principal
payback
• Creates at least 10 direct + indirect U.S. Jobs
per investor
• Agribusiness, Aviation, IT, Energy, Real
Estate, Bio-Science, Manufacturing, Utilities
INVESTORBENEFITS
• Equity in ND or MN U.S. Company
• Permanent U.S. Residency (self, spouse,
family<21)
• Planned Return of Principal + fees returned
at 5 year exit
• ND booming economy enables strong job
creation
• Professional 3rd party review increases
investment safety
• Low cost state for business, living, taxes
• Low College Tuition Rates
INVESTORQUALIFICATIONS
• Desire U.S. Residency (Self, Spouse, Family <21)
• “Clean” Investment Capacity of $1MM ($.5MM if in TEA) *
• Invest within ND/NW-MN EB-5 Zone + Target
Industries
EB-5 Service ProvidersBruce GjovigEB5 Center [email protected]+1 701 777 3132
Susan GeibEB-5 Center [email protected]+1 701 541 0735
Yong HouEB5 Center Consultant [email protected]+1 701 777 3132
Donavon JohnsonDirector, Global Resource Management [email protected]+1 701 330 1419
John EricksonPresident Assurity [email protected]+1 701 795 1114
Jon StrindenFredrickson & [email protected]+1 701 237 8202
Laura DanielsonFredrikson & [email protected]+1 612 492 7148
Lincoln StoneStone & [email protected]+1 213 627 8997
Rodrigo CintraEB5 Center [email protected]+1 701 777 3970
Jordan SchuetzleEB5 Center [email protected]+1 701 777 3132
Helen YangEB5 Center Project Manager [email protected]+1 701 205 4548
Dr. Cullen F. Goenner, PhdEconomist University of North Dakota
Kermit NashGray Plant [email protected]+1 612 632 3426
Dave BenusaCEO Froehling-Anderson CPA [email protected]+ 1 952 979 3140
Charles RaetherAmLaw Groupcharles@amlawprocom+1 703 260 6565
Christopher TerasTeras & Kim [email protected]+1 202 285 3500
Business Planning/Financial Prep/Tax Credit Analysis
Investment Structure/Investment Package Preparation
Immigration Consulting Law Firms
EB-5 Visa Benefits (Green Card)
p 6 p 3
The North Dakota/Northwest Minnesota EB-5 Regional Center provides direct access to foreign capital for area businesses, while offering international investors the benefits of U.S. permanent residency.
Advantages to investors include:
• Entire family is granted U.S. lawful permanent residency with one investment (Investor, spouse, and any unmarried children under the age of 21)
• Investors can work, live, retire, or run their own business in the U.S.
• Travel multiple times in and out of the United States without a visa
•Educational benefits, including admission to universities at the same cost as U.S. residents
• Able to apply for U.S. citizenship after being a permanent resident for more than five years
* TEA = Area with population of less than 20,000.
EB5 Regional Center Team Members
NO
RTH
DA
KOTA
Minnesota
p 2 p 7
EB-5 Program OverviewThe United States investor Pilot Program, also known as the “EB-5 Regional Center
Program,” is a federal job-creation visa program, administered by the U.S. Citizen-
ship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Under the EB-5 Regional Center Program, federally approved foreign investors
must invest a minimum of $1,000,000 ($500,000, if project is located in an area
with population of less than 20,000) in a qualified project within the EB-5 Regional
Center’s region, and create at least 10 full-time direct or indirect U.S. jobs. Perma-
nent residency is issued in 2-3 years once jobs are generated and all EB-5 require-
ments have been met. 10,000 visas are set aside each year for investors interested
in the EB-5 program.
What is a Regional Center?An EB-5 Regional Center is an entity created to stimulate economic development,
create jobs and improve regional productivity through direct foreign investment in
U.S. businesses, while providing eligible foreign investors an opportunity to be-
come permanent U.S. residents.
The University of North Dakota (UND) Center for Innovation Foundation EB-5 Re-
gional Center is a nonprofit organization designated by federal authorities to serve
the state of North Dakota and Nothwest Minnesota in the following 7 industries:
1-Agribusiness, 2-Manufacturing, 3-Aviation/Aerospace,4- Information Tech-
nologies/Communications,5- Biotech/Bioscience, 6-Construction and Real Estate
Development: Rural/Urban Renewal/Multi-Mixed Use,7-Utilities (Electric Power
Generation). Our EB-5 Regional Center is one of the only ones affiliated with an
University Foundation , and is program based vs. project based offering multiple
investment options.
WhyNorth Dakota/Minnesota?
• Booming Economy -Agriculture -Energy -Utilities -Aviation -Real Estate• #1 Safety• #1 Low Cost of living• #1 16 Commodities• #1 Asian Student Population• #3 Education• #3 Oil Production• Secure Investment -Pre-Approved Portfolio -Secure Principal -Experienced Team
NO
RTH
DA
KOTA
Minnesota
p 7
• North Dakota ranks #1 for the Best Jobs Market.• Recieved over $1 billion in cuts to personal, corporate, and property taxes, from the 2007, 2009, & 2011 legislative sessions.• North Dakota was named the nation’s #2 top growth performer since 2000.• North Dakota’s exports have increased 303% since 2000.
EB-5 Regional Center4200 James Ray DriveGrand Forks, ND 58203+1.701 777 [email protected]
UN
D Center for Innovation4200 Jam
es Ray DriveGrand Forks, N
D 58203 USA
info@ndm
neb5.com
www.ndmneb5.com