Hudson Yards EB-5 investors demand inspection of developer’s financial records

Written by GCBI Team Posted on July 31, 2020 | Updated on July 31, 2020 | 1 min read

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􏰙􏰢􏰋􏰒􏰏􏰐Fearing a “perpetual state of non-payment,” Chinese investors, led by the always-quotable lawyer Doug Litowitz, are demanding developer Related Companies share its financial records. The developer of the largest EB-5 project ever halted discretionary payments to investors in June due to COVID-19. Related is enduring many troubles at the moment, including the departure of their Hudson Yards anchor tenant, Neiman Marcus.

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- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on January 11, 2021 | 2 min read
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With the coronavirus impact on the economy, should investors worry about filing their I-829?
- Written by | Posted on April 1, 2020 | 5 min read
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Top EB-5 economists discuss trends and the future of the program
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on June 10, 2020 | 3 min read
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To stimulate economy, Trump is reportedly considering EB-5 changes — increasing visa numbers & decreasing investment amounts
- Written by | Posted on March 25, 2020 | 5 min read
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Trump executive order to end separate treatment of Hong Kong — making it subject to China’s EB-5 backlog
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on July 17, 2020 | 2 min read
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EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2020: IIUSA believes it’s positive and a stepping stone to more visas
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on December 18, 2020 | 10 min read
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Wealthy Republican donors support Mayorkas to lead immigration & EB-5: ‘an effective leader with deep professionalism and integrity’
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on December 18, 2020 | 1 min read
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Developer, beset by EB-5 fraud lawsuit, hopes to sell equity in Hawaii project for $50 million
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on December 18, 2020 | 1 min read
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Bank accused of conspiring with Florida fraudster settles with EB-5 investors
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on December 18, 2020 | 1 min read
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Chinese investors to get back $49 million from undeveloped Chicago condo-hotel EB-5 project
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on December 18, 2020 | 1 min read
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Former TV host Bill O’Reilly does radio ad for EB-5 developer — offering a ’10% monthly payout’
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on December 18, 2020 | 1 min read
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USCIS Posts 234 Months As Outer Limit Of EB-5 I-829 Processing; What’s Really ‘Normal’
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on November 13, 2020 | 3 min read
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Don’t look to just the Visa Bulletin when estimating EB-5 wait times
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on October 30, 2020 | 1 min read
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November EB-5 Visa Bulletin: slight advancement for Vietnam
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on October 30, 2020 | 1 min read
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Doctor who admits to EB-5 scam says his $15 million penalty is ‘flawed’
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on October 30, 2020 | 1 min read
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Immigration lawyer’s crystal ball sees losing recent rule as well as country caps
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on November 13, 2020 | 1 min read
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Receiver agrees to $7 million settlement in California fraud suit
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on November 13, 2020 | 1 min read
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News organization, Cornell Law School & ACLU take State of Vermont to court over blocked EB-5 records
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on November 13, 2020 | 1 min read
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Kendal at IIUSA 2020 Virtual Forum: I-526 & I-829 processing numbers up substantially this year
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on November 13, 2020 | 1 min read
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USCIS loses appeal of landmark decision: EB-5 investors can use unsecured loans as investment capital
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on October 30, 2020 | 2 min read
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3 significant ways EB-5 has changed so far in 2020
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on October 30, 2020 | 3 min read
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What would a Biden or Trump win mean for EB-5?
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on October 30, 2020 | 2 min read
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Construction stops on California residential and retail EB-5 project hit with bankruptcy and lawsuits
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on October 16, 2020 | 1 min read
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Regional center to foreclose on Cleveland hotel built with EB-5 money
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on October 16, 2020 | 1 min read
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IIUSA EB-5 processing & redeployment questions for IPO Chief Sarah Kendall to address at November Industry Forum
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on October 16, 2020 | 1 min read
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SEC seeks restoration of $15.5 million disgorgement judgement against couple who committed “brazen and intentional” EB-5 fraud
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on October 16, 2020 | 1 min read
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Miami EB-5 hotel ownership, led by regional center managers, sues architect over alleged defects and delayed opening
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on October 16, 2020 | 1 min read
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New York grocery store company wants EB-5 investor suit thrown out
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on October 16, 2020 | 1 min read
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House rep: it’s ‘clear’ China’s EB-5 investors ‘may be abusing the program’ to steal intellectual property and state secrets
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on October 16, 2020 | 2 min read
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High-profile Montana Senate race has Republicans call out Democratic support of Chinese EB-5 investment — despite their own Chinese ties
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on October 16, 2020 | 2 min read
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Could Chinese EB-5 waits now be as short as 6-8 years?
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on October 2, 2020 | 2 min read
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Default judgement against Miami developer accused of fraud who missed last 3 depositions
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on October 2, 2020 | 1 min read
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EB-5 market trends thus far in 2020 — and what’s on the horizon
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on October 2, 2020 | 5 min read
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Ask USCIS an EB-5 question
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on October 2, 2020 | 1 min read
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Lawyer’s advice on EB-5 redeployment: issuer’s notice to investors is critical; start process early
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on September 25, 2020 | 1 min read
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Some Miami developers still looking to build hotels with EB-5 capital, including Mexican ‘flight money’
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on September 25, 2020 | 1 min read
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Defrauded Chinese EB-5 investors can’t sue bank that held their capital
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on September 25, 2020 | 1 min read
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Investors allege Syracuse developer of payment default, shielding assets to avoid repayment
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on September 25, 2020 | 1 min read
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Ukrainian EB-5 investor withdraws petition, sues New Hampshire ski resort for return of capital
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on September 25, 2020 | 1 min read
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Is Jay Peak audit at best ‘a whitewash’, and ‘at worst a cover-up?’
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on September 25, 2020 | 2 min read
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Expedited requests: show USCIS objective evidence — and pull on their heart strings
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on September 25, 2020 | 2 min read
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New fiscal year, new EB-5 visa count — almost double last year’s number: potentially great news for India, Vietnam, & China
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on September 25, 2020 | 3 min read
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Law firm and ex-partner sued by regional center for helping company officer launch rival business
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on September 18, 2020 | 1 min read
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Federal appeals court overturns USCIS decision on EB-5 guaranteed redemption, establishes new definition of ‘at risk’
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on September 18, 2020 | 3 min read
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What the SEC’s broadened definition of ‘accredited investor’ means for EB-5
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on September 18, 2020 | 2 min read
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Auditor of Quiros EB-5 fraud: State of Vermont was in conflict from the start
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on September 18, 2020 | 1 min read
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White House Seeks Reauthorization of EB-5 Regional Center Program
- Written by GCBI Team | Posted on September 18, 2020 | 1 min read
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