From Investment to Immigration: Making Informed Decisions with EB-5 and Gold Card Options | Episode 224 with Radhika Chopra
Are you considering immigration to the US through an investment? Investing via Trump’s Gold Card over an EB-5 Investment? This podcast episode is for you. This podcast episode offers a focused discussion on the Gold Card and EB-5 investment options, highlighting key differences and considerations for potential investors. Hosts Mona and Rebecca are joined by Radhika Chopra, an experienced advisor from InvestAmerica, a firm with a strong track record in EB-5 project selection, having assisted over 700 families and raised over $400 million in capital.
While the podcast revolves around the fundamental differences between the two tracks, as the Gold Card involves a non-refundable donation, EB-5 investments offer the potential for a return of capital, along with interest. However, this potential return comes with a greater need for thorough due diligence, the importance of enlisting qualified financial advisors and specialized due diligence firms to assess project viability. Radhika discusses and highlights the complexities involved in evaluating EB-5 projects, from understanding market dynamics to navigating regulatory hurdles.
Beyond the financial aspects, the discussion addresses the challenges investors face in understanding the U.S. landscape, navigating cultural differences, and establishing direct lines of communication with developers. The episode underscores the importance of looking beyond regional centers and engaging directly with developers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the project’s potential and risks.
This episode serves as a valuable resource for anyone considering investment as a pathway to US immigration, providing insights into the key factors that can lead to a successful and informed investment decision.
Radhika Chopra
Radhika is an advisor with InvestAmerica, a placement agent that specializes in EB5 and works with investors to provide investment guidance tailored to their needs. She has over ten years of experience as a financial professional in the investments industry. Her background lends expertise in private capital fundraising, investment analyses, financial marketing and project management. She most recently was a private placement investment professional at M2O where she helped place institutional investors in private equity funds. In her role at M2O she worked on raising over $1 billion in commitments for private equity mandates.
Prior to her time at M2O, Radhika worked in the hospitality industry through various roles including working as a Chief of Staff for senior management at Convene, a premium provider of serviced workspaces and meeting spaces throughout the world. Radhika. Through her role at Convene she assessed inorganic growth opportunities for the company and its board, as well as raised +$100 million in capital via the debt markets for the company’s first corporate debt raise. Radhika began her career in investment banking at RBS and Nomura.
Radhika completed her MBA at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Prior to her MBA, she studied finance and marketing at the Lubin School of Business, Pace University.
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