CREATING OPPORTUNITY FOR FOREIGN INVESTMENT
table of contents CREATING OPPORTUNITY FOR FOREIGN INVESTMENT 3 5 7 9 13 ABOUT US OUR TEAM OUR PARTNERS EB-5 EXPERIENCE COMPLETED PROJECTS 20 CONTACT US 22 CURRENT PROJECTS
about us David and his daughter Jacqueline started American Immigration Group in 2013. David and Jacqueline offer more than 50 years of combined successful Real Estate experience and a passion to make the world a little smaller and easier for all to reach. Today, American immigration Group has representations in China, Vietnam, India, Brazil, the Middle East and working on the expanding in many more countries. American Immigration s Team is a team of passionate people that endeavor to help families start a new life in the USA, this is a team of honest, professional, highly trained, and experienced members who are committed to making sure each investor is treated as family from day one, and that their investment will be successful both on immigration and financial aspects. 3 4
QENDRESE SADRIU-RRUSTEMI MANAGING DIRECTOR our team Mrs. Rrustemi works directly with the CEO and COO to bring to the EB-5 market the most qualified and sound investment opportunities. Prior to joining American Immigration Group, Mrs. Rrustemi was employed by JP Morgan Chase where she managed business relationships, financings, and investments for large corporations with complex needs. Given her wide knowledge of investment and financial products, she helped businesses manage their finances and navigate the numerous services, procedures, and products available, including stocks, bonds, loans, international transactions, real estate, tax credits and more. Mrs. Rrustemi is licensed by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), and North American Securities Administration Association (NASAA) and holds series 6 and 63 licenses. She also has a Bachelor Degree in Finance and International Business. DAVID FINKELSTEIN CEO & MANAGING PARTNER David Finkelstein, as Founder and CEO, is responsible for the leadership and direction of the entire staff, both in the USA and around the world. Mr. Finkelstein was the former CFO for Allied Capital & Development of South Florida, LLC, a Florida Development company and all EB5 companies affiliated with The Florida Regional Center and United States Immigration Fund. He has been one of the leading architects of the EB-5 industry during the past eight years involved in real estate projects with over $700 Million of EB-5 funding. David has worked closely with Immigration and Securities attorneys to help develop financial structures that are compliant with USCIS and securities guidelines. Prior to his EB-5 work, Mr. Finkelstein acquired and developed real estate in both Florida and New York as a Principal and active developer. JACQUELINE FINKELSTEIN-LEBOW COO & MANAGING PARTNER Jacqueline Finkelstein-LeBow has extensive transactional experience in investment real estate spanning over twenty-eight years with expertise in capital raising, and development of core real estate assets including commercial, multi family and mixed use properties. As Principal and COO of American Immigration Group, Mrs. LeBow assists in all the firm s efforts in managing the EB5 process and is a fund manager with her partner David Finkelstein for various real estate projects throughout the United States. Mrs. LeBow has previously managed and directed Capital Markets and Investment Groups for several of New York s most prestigious real estate companies including Helmsley Spear, and Trammel Crow and was instrumental in the funding and development of many notable development Projects in Manhattan. Mrs. LeBow s family has many real estate holdings in some of Manhattan s finest real estate as well as ownership of one of the largest real estate brokerage and management firms, Douglas Elliman. 5 6
our partners ANDREW KINGSTON SECURITY COUNSEL KINGSTON PETERSEN Andrew Kingston is Managing Partner with Kingston Petersen and has over 27 years experience In the securities law and provides transactional and corporate law services to select clients worldwide. He specializes in EB-5 securities law. JAMES ARATA, CPA MANAGING DIRECTOR RSM MCGLADREY James Arata is Managing Director at RSM McGladrey. McGladrey is a leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services in the US. McGladrey is a member of the global accounting network; RSM International. DR. MICHAEL K. EVANS CHIEF ECONOMIST EVANS, CAROLL & ASSOCIATES, INC. Evans, Caroll & Associates is a highly esteemed economic consulting firm, specializing in EB5 immigration analysis and economic impact studies for development projects and new construction. RICHARD P. ZARETSKY Richard Zaretsky is a corporate transactional attorney located in West Palm Beach. First working as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Florida, he opened a private practice of law in 1978. Mr. Zaretsky was Board Certified in Real Property Law in 1995 by the Florida Bar, and now practices in the areas of real estate law (both transactional and litigation), business law and commercial transactions. DAVID HIRSON IMMIGRATION COUNSEL DAVID HIRSON & PARTNERS, LLP With more than 30 years of EB5 experience, David has been certified as a Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization since 1990. 7 8
AMERICAN IMMIGRATION GROUP American Immigration Group (AIG) is experienced in structuring and managing the fund raises for qualified EB5 projects. AIG develops EB5 projects in the USA, working with pristine real estate developers, EB5 attorneys and economists to bring the most secure EB5 projects on the market. BASED ON LONG TERM RELATIONSHIPS WITH SEASONED U.S. DEVELOPERS, YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE OF REAL ESTATE AND THE EB5 INDUSTRY, AIG IS ONE OF THE MOST PROMINENT REGIONAL CENTERS IN THE EB5 MARKET 9 10
EB5 Project Experience VIA MIZNER BOCA RATON, FL $160 MILLION EB5 FUNDING, 2011-12 HARBOURSIDE PLACE JUPITER, FL $100 MILLION EB5 FUNDING, 2010-13 Starting in 2001, prior to his EB-5 involvement, Mr. Finkelstein was the former Owner and CFO of Allied Capital & Development, a development company in Florida. The company successfully developed residential multi-family town homes and commercial properties with the highest standards of quality and construction and together with his daughter and AIG partner, Jacqueline Finkelstein LeBow, has also developed projects in New York. Mr. Finkelstein has been one of the leading architects of the EB-5 industry since 2009, involved in real estate projects consisting of over $700 Million of EB-5 funding. David has worked closely with Economists, Immigration and Securities attorneys to help develop financial structures of mixed-use real estate properties that are compliant with USCIS and Securities guidelines. Before starting American immigration Group with his daughter Jacqueline, Mr. Finkelstein was involved in the following projects: AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS NY, NY $80 MILLION EB5 FUNDING, 2013-14 BRYANT PARK NEW YORK, NY $52 MILLION EB5 FUNDING, 2013 THE CHARLES NEW YORK, NY $22 MILLION EB5 FUNDING, 2012-13 WEST 57TH STREET NEW YORK, NY $180 MILLION EB5 FUNDING 66 BAY STREET JERSEY CITY, NJ $65 MILLION EB5 FUNDING, 2012 11 12
AIG s Completed Projects: THE GODFREY THE GODFREY, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS $25 MILLION EB5 RAISE LOAN CLOSED IN 2015 LOCATION: 127 WEST HURON STREET, CHICAGO, IL DEVELOPER: OXFORD CAPITAL OXFORD CAPITAL IS ONE OF THE LARGEST HOTEL DEVELOPERS IN THE UNITED STATES CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED AND VALUED AT $160 MILLION USD, FULLY RAISED HOTEL AMENITIES INCLUDE: 16 STORY, 221-KEY FULL SERVICE STYLE HOTEL IN DOWNTOWN CHICAGO STYLISH, CHEF-DRIVEN RESTAURANT AND LOBBY BAR. INDOOR-OUTDOOR URBAN ROOFSCAPE ON-SITE AMENITY SPA FLEXIBLE INDOOR-OUTDOOR FUNCTION SPACE ACCOMMODATING UP TO 750 GUESTS THREE FLEXIBLE VENUES FOR MEETINGS AND SOCIAL EVENTS OF UP TO 750 GUESTS FITNESS CENTER 13 14
AIG s Completed Projects: SUMMIT POWDER MOUNTAIN POWDER MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT, EDEN, UTAH $150 MILLION EB5 RAISE BEING RAISED UNDER AN EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST AGENTS IN CHINA LOCATION: WEBER AND CACHE COUNTIES, UTAH DEVELOPER: VISIONARY ENTREPRENEURS VISIONARY ENTREPRENEURS STRATEGICALLY PARTNERS WITH EAST WEST PARTNERS (EWP), ONE OF THE LARGEST LUXURY RESORT DEVELOPERS IN THE WORLD SUMMIT POWDER MOUNTAIN INCLUDES: CONDOMINIUMS AND TOWNHOMES 100-KEY WORLD-RENOWNED SIX SENSES HOTEL 415,482 SQUARE FEET OF TOTAL DEVELOPMENT RETAIL, CALLED SUMMIT VILLAGE SPACE, SPA, POOLS, CONFERENCE CENTER, MEETING ROOMS HOTEL CONDIMINIUM RESIDENCES WITH A TOTAL OF 130 UNITS THROUGHOUT 12 DIFFERENT BUILDINGS, ALL OF WHICH WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE TO THIRD PARTIES 15 16
AIG s Completed Projects: 281 FIFTH AVENUE 281 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY $25 MILLION EB5 RAISE 281 Fifth Avenue project is located on the corner of Fifth Avenue and East 30th Street in the NoMad neighborhood of Midtown Manhattan, North of Madison Square Park. 281 Fifth Avenue will be a mixed-use real estate development. The property comprises six parcels of land totaling approximately 13,936 square feet (1,295 m2). 281 Fifth Avenue will be a new luxury condo tower with more than 60 floors and will be over 220 meters tall. The lower segment will comprise a high-end retail area, the tower will have about 145 luxury apartments, with a total area of 16,221 m2. With the exception of the Freedom Tower, 281 Fifth will be the tallest building South of the Empire State Building. The project is being built by seasoned developers Victor Group, and Lend Lease Development. The lead architect is award-winning Rafael Vinoly. LEND LEASE THE TOP DEVELOPERS OF THE WORLD The project developer Lend Lease Group is the largest listed developer in Australia and was established in 1958 in Sydney, Australia. The headquarters are currently located in New South Wales. Lend Lease has over 60 years of experience in large-scale development projects, within the Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, and North American Markets, and has completed over 10,000 projects worldwide, and over 400 projects in China to date. Lend Lease group has worked on large-scale projects such as the Petronas Twin Towers, the London Olympic Village, Melbourne s Victoria Harbour, the Sydney Opera House, and the Shanghai World 17 18
contact us DAVID FINKELSTEIN PRINCIPAL & CEO DIRECT: +1 646 205 1551 EMAIL: DFINKELSTEIN@EB5AIG.COM DREAM, INVEST, AND PROSPER WITH AMERICAN JACQUELINE FINKELSTEIN-LEBOW PRINCIPAL & COO DIRECT: +1 646 755 7984 EMAIL: JACQUELINE@EB5AIG.COM QENDRESE SADRIU-RRUSTEMI MANAGING DIRECTOR DIRECT: +1 646 867 0417 EMAIL: QENDRESE@EB5AIG.COM IMMIGRATION GROUP 230 PARK AVENUE SUITE 1549 NEW YORK, NY 10169 WWW.EB5AIG.COM TEL: 212 757 2183 EMAIL: INFO@EB5AIG.COM 19
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CONTACT 230 PARK AVENUE SUITE 1549 NEW YORK, NY 10169 TEL: 212 757 2183 EMAIL: INFO@EB5AIG.COM WEBSITE WWW.EB5AIG.COM 5