Global Investment Voice
Episodes
The Rural Bias Built Into EB-5's DNA
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Following their article exploring the rural bias built into EB-5’s DNA, Mona Shah and Rebecca Singh further delve into the processing-time gap betwe...
From Tokyo to the Mediterranean: Building Wealth and Mobility Across Two Continents
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering where your next global mobility move could take you?Mona sits down with Frank Cheang of Elysium 8 Holdings, a firm describing itself as more...
Passports Are the New Portfolio
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Never mind stocks and bonds, the savviest investors in today’s market are now diversifying with citizenship! In this episode of Global Investment Vo...
Before You Wire the Money: The EB-5 Conversation You Need to Have
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Global instability does not wait for anybody! With conflict in the Middle East altering international markets, individuals worldwide are rushing to se...
The 75-Country Visa Freeze: EB-5, E-2, and Alternative Routes to U.S. Residency with Jill Jones
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
EB-5 visa applicants from 75 countries woke up to their worst nightmare on January 14th, 2026. Trump announced an executive order indefinitely pausing...
War on Iran | One Weekend That Changed the Case for a Second Citizenship Forever
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded on March 2nd 2026This week’s episode starts off quite unlike one we have experienced before in the 10 years of this podcast series!We speak...
"Inclusion is the Key to Growth": Reflecting on the Legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Very few know about Jesse Jackson’s contributions to the EB-5 Industry. In this special tribute episode, we remember his words and honor his life an...
Is Business Immigration to Canada Dead? A Reality Check with Sam Bayat
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a country shuts down every business immigration pathway precisely at the moment it needs entrepreneurs the most?Canada is staring do...
Davos 2026: How a G7 PM Sold Golden Visas Without Knowing It
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a G7 leader accidentally makes the case for citizenship and residency by investment on the world’s biggest stage?Canadian Prime Mi...
The Rise of the Globally Mobile
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the future of global migration and citizenship wasn’t about uprooting your life from one place to another, but about multiplying it?Have you...
Enter 2026: US EB-5? Gold Card? or Walk Away?
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! As 2026 begins and a year of heightened uncertainty in U.S. immigration comes to a close, Mona and Rebecca discuss what the changed la...
The 4% Solution: Keep Your U.S. Citizenship, Slash Your Taxes
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"No taxation without representation!" One of the rallying cries of the American Revolution--but here's the twist: the reverse is also t...
The Realities of Moving to New Zealand
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Isolation or Paradise? New Zealand is famous for its stunning landscapes and has a reputation for a very high quality of life. However, for those cons...
DENIED! EB-5, I-829 Battles in the Trump Era
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Denied" Part 1:As the Trump Administration takes a firm hold of all immigration, this is a word that is becoming all too common. Sadly, it&...
From 401(K) to Lisbon with Tiago Gali Macedo
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Funding a Portugal Golden VisaPortugal has jumped in popularity. The European nation has inarguably been one of the most popular golden visa programs ...
From Investment to Immigration: Making Informed Decisions with EB-5 and Gold Card Options
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Gold Card Dreaming!
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Realistic Look at Trump’s Latest Proclamation on the Gold CardIt’s alive–almost! After over six months of relative silence, Trump’s proposed...
Moving to Russia? Unpacking the Unexpected!!
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Russia on your radar for investment or relocation? Prepare to have your perceptions challenged! This podcast dives deep into the often-misunderstoo...
Trump Barriers for CBI Countries with Patrick Peters
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a recent citizen of a CBI nation eyeing the U.S. or considering investment opportunities in the Caribbean? Then you need to tune in! The US ha...
Bankruptcy Blues in EB-5
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mona and Rebecca tackle the tough and unpleasant topic of bankruptcy within EB-5 investment projects, sparked by recent news of a hig...
Merit Over Money in Malta with Dr. James Muscat Azzopardi
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The European Court of Justice shocked RCBI industry earlier this year, with their ruling against Malta's popular CBI program. They appeared to ca...
Dancing with Dollars: The Love-Hate of EB-5 Escrow
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine this: you've waited patiently for years, navigating the labyrinth that is the EB-5 visa process. You've completed all the necessary ...
Will Trump's “Big Beautiful Act” Attract HNW Individuals to the US?
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The “Big Beautiful Act” promises to have a large impact across the board on the lives of American citizens. However, will this new tax legislation...
Caribbean Strategies to Dodge the U.S. Travel Ban
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the recent developments in the Caribbean's Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs, focusing on St. Kitts and Nev...
Green Card Holders Navigating Trump Era Travel
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Under the Trump administration, green card holders have found themselves under increased scrutiny. Many were surprised to learn that their status did ...
Navigating Travel Amid President Trump's Immigration Crackdown
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mona, Rebecca, and Mark sit down to talk about how to Navigate Travel to the U.S. Amid President Trump's Immigration Crackdown and share best pra...
Beyond the Headlines - The Real Impact of the $5M Gold Card Visa on EB-5
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mona, Rebecca, and Mark sit down with Jill Jones of JTC Group and go beyond the headlines to discuss the real impact of the $5M Gold Card Visa on the ...
Capital Redeployment Lawsuit - What Every EB5 Investor Must Know
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mona Shah, Rebecca Singh, and Mark Deal dive into the complexities of capital redeployment in the EB5 industry.They discuss the lawsuit by IIUSA and t...
2025 Predictions for the EB-5 and RCBI Industry
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mona, Rebecca, and Sam talk about what to expect from the U.S. EB5 and global Citizenship by investment programs.Have a topic or question you would li...
“Every-half-hour-there-is-a-new-email-enquiry” A truth or an exaggeration? What to expect in RCBI Land in 2025
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mona and Mark sit down with Ahmad Abbas to dsicuss what is driving IMI Daily's email inbox lately. We also discuss what to expect in RCBI Land in...
The Trump Effect: Will the Reelection of Trump Attract or Deter Foreign Investors?
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is the week adfter the U.S. Presendtial election and Mona and Rebecca have a lot to say about how it will (and won't) affect immigration and m...
Rich Americans prefer Harris over Trump - but want a second passport no matter who wins - recently conducted survey shows!
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A recent survey revealed that Rich Americans prefer Harris over Trump, but all want a second passport no matter who wins.Mona & Mark are joined by...
The 2024 NYC Real Estate Expo explores the New Wave: The Rise of Emigration from America!
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Global migration is on the rise, with more people than ever before choosing to relocate abroad. Alongside this trend, interest in residency and citize...
Is the war in the Middle East likely to affect the global RCBI programs, yes that also includes EB-5!
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does the chaos in the Middle East and Ukraine sound all too familiar? Have you been told that the only solution is to wait and see? The frustration of...
USCIS Regulates by Website! Will We See Mass Regional Center Terminations?
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mona, Rebecca and Mark discuss the recent mass Regional Center termination notices.In this episode, you will be able to:Understand the implications of...
Chevron in the Dock
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mona and Mark are joined by Cyrus Mehta to discuss the Supreme Court ruling on Chevron.You can read more from Cyrus's blog at https://blog.cyrusm...
The Real Scoop on Controversies surrounding the Caribbean CBI program
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mona and Mark sit down with Sam Bayat to discuss the Real Scoop on Controversies surrounding the Caribbean CBI program. In this episode, you will be a...
Jay Peak, the Morning After…
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mona and Mark sit down with Doug Anderson to discuss Jay Peak, the Morning After… In this episode, you will be able to:• Navigate the J Peak ...
Journey of an E-2 Visa Investor
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mona and Mark chat with Greg Allen as he shares his E-2 visa Journey from his Canadian prospective.In this episode, you will be able to:Explore the E2...
Episode 200! Sharing Insight & Sparking Debate for 8+ Years
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mona, Rebecca and Mark share their 8+ year podcasting journey to episode 200!In this episode, you will be able to:• Understand the step-by-step...
Is Real Estate / Property in Greece Worth the Investment?
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mona and Mark are joined by Yiannos Trisokkas to explore the Real Estate market in Greece and if it is worth the investment.In this episode, you will ...
Renouncing American Citizenship Hits All-Time Record
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mona and Mark are joined by Alexander Marino to discuss the growing trend of Americans renouncing their U.S. citizenship.In this episode, you will be ...
Down in the Trenches
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mona and Mark are joined by Sam Husain to discuss the increase of EB5 Projects, delayed adjudications, as well as the effects on the South East Asian ...
What… Not Enough Lawyers?
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mona and Mark are joined by Sam Bayat to discuss the need for more specialized immigration lawyers.In this episode:Mastering Immigration Challenges: N...
How Will The New Fees Affect EB-5?
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mona, Rebecca and Mark explore how will the new fees affect EB-5. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the massive EB-5 program fee increase and unce...
Where is the Global Migration Market Heading in 2024?
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mona, Rebecca, and Mark kick off another year by predicting what the world will see with Global migration trends in 2024."2024 is an election yea...
News from China’s EB-5 Market
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mona and Mark are joined by Sam Udani and David Hirson to discuss News from China’s EB-5 Market.In this episode, you will be able to:Stay updated on...
Upcoming Changes to the TEA
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mona, Rebecca and Mark are joined by Chris Atteberry and to discuss upcoming changes to TEA designations.In this episode, you will be able to:• D...
The Psychology of Investing Only $500,000
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mona, Rebecca and Mark are joined by Manuel Ortiz to discuss the Psychology of Investing Only $500,000.In this episode, you will be able to:Understand...
“No Money no Honey!” What do Pre-RIA Investors do?
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mona, Rebecca and Mark are joined by David Hirson to discuss what Pre-RIA Investors do with the latest EB5 news.Have a topic or question you would lik...
Viability of Rural EB-5 Solar Projects
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mona, Rebecca and Mark are joined by John Mangel explore the viability of rural EB-5 projects in the solar sector.Discover the untapped potential of i...
EB5 Program Updates & News
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mona, Rebecca and Mark discuss updates to the EB-5 program & recent news.If you're feeling frustrated by the lack of clarity surrounding the ...
Investment Voice Travels! The Changing Dynamics of the Indian EB-5 Market
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mona, Rebecca and Mark are joined by Sam Udani to discuss the conclusion of his 5 month trip with a focus on India. In this episode he shares the 2 St...
Reopening of Quebec Investor Program
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mona, Rebecca and Mark are joined by Patrick McCarthy to discuss reopening of Quebec's Investor Program.In this episode, you will be able to:Gras...
RFEs and NOIDs Abound After USCIS’s Lost Labor
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mona and Mark are joined by David Hirson to discuss the surge in RFEs and NOIDs as USCIS Losses Labor.EB-5 investors are frustrated with the increase ...
Investment Voice Travels! Update on the Chinese Market
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mona and Mark are joined by Sam Udani after his trip through China and Uncovers Challenges as well as Opportunities for Developers & Agents Naviga...
AIIA Bets on New Web Tool to Predict EB-5 Visa Waits
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mona and Mark are joined by Ishaan Khanna of American Immigrant Investor Alliance to discuss their new Web Tool to Predict EB-5 Visa Wait Times based ...
IIUSA Is Not Asleep! Political Outreach with Aaron Grau
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mona and Mark are joined by Aaron Grau of IIUSA to discuss Political Outreach and Education in the EB-5 Industry. In this episoder:Discover the signif...
Investment Voice Travels! Update on Vietnam, Taiwan, and South Korea Markets
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mona and Mark are joined by Sam Udani to talk about the top EB5 Markets of Vietnam, Taiwan, and South Korea.Have a topic or question you would like co...
Golden Visa Closures and Effects on the Caribbean Programs with Patrick Peters
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mona, Rebecca and Mark are joined by Patrick Peters to discuss Golden Visa Closures and Effects on the Caribbean Programs.With over a decade of Caribb...
The Pitfalls of Phase 2 EB-5 Project Docs with Sam Newbold
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mona, Rebecca and Mark are joined by Sam Newbold to discuss the Pitfalls of Phase 2 EB-5 Project Documentation.In this episode, you will be able to: O...
Effects of Closures of Portugal and Ireland on the Global Market
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mona, Rebecca and Mark are joined by Christian Nesheim to discuss updates to various Global Citizenship By Investment (CBI) Programs.When Christian Ne...
Former Signature Bank’s EB-5 team find a new home
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mona, Rebecca, and Mark are joined by the EB-5 team at Metropolitan Commercial Bank to discuss a follow-up update on the closing of Signature Bank and...
The fall of Signature Bank and its impact on EB-5
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mona and Mark are joined by Jill Fones of JTC to discuss the fall of Signature Bank and its impact on EB-5.Have a topic or question you would like cov...
Three's A Crowd
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mona, Rebecca, and Mark are joined by David Hirson to discuss Foreign Ownership & Its Implications for E-5 Regional Centers.Have a topic or questi...
2-year Sustainment & Redeployment
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mona and Mark are joined by Ronny Fieldstone to discuss 2-year Sustainment & RedeploymentHave a topic or question you would like covered on a futu...
2023 Chronicle of EB-5 Frustrations Foretold
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mona, Rebecca and Mark discuss the early outlook of 2023 and the EB-5 frustrations so far.Have a topic or question you would like covered on a future ...
2022 Recap
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mona, Rebecca and Mark recap some of the memorable moments of 2022 in EB-5.Have a topic or question you would like covered on a future episode of EB-5...
Should EB-5 Projects be Allowed a Voice?
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the midst of USCIS chaos, quarterly stakeholder meetings provide a glimmer of hope for the future of communication between the agency and EB-5 proj...
Bankruptcy in EB-5
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Moldovan joins Mona and Mark to discuss Bankruptcy in EB-5.Have a topic or question you would like covered on a future episode of EB-5 Investment ...
Is a Denial Pattern Emerging?
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Suzanne Lazicki and John Pratt join Mona and Mark to discuss the emerging denial pattern and what we can learn from it to mitigate future denials. Ha...
A Series of Unfortunate (and Foreseeable) Events
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mona and Mark are joined by Angelo Paparelli to discuss a Series of Unfortunate Events and a Comedy of Errors within USCIS.Have a topic or question yo...
Realities Faced by Afghan Immigrants featuring Award Winning Political Journalists
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mona, Rebecca, and Mark are joined by award winning political journalists Ramita Navai and Karim Shah to discuss the realities faced by Afghan Immigra...
India Headed for EB-5 Visa Backlog Once Again
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mona, Rebecca and Mark talk about India heading into backlog (again) for the EB-5 Visa program and what investors can do NOW (and what they shouldn&ap...
How Do We Handle Agents Under RIA
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mona and Mark are joined by Jenifer Hermansky to discuss how to handle Agents under RIA.Have a topic or question you would like covered on a future ep...
Visa Set Asides under the EB-5 Reform & Integrity Act of 2022
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mona, Rebecca, and Mark are joined by Bill Gresser to discuss the Visa Set Asides in the new EB-5 Reform & Integrity Act of 2022.Have a topic or q...
Where are EB-5 Investors coming from?
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mona and Mark are joined by Sam Hussain to discuss were the latest surge of EB-5 investors are coming from.Have a topic or question you would like cov...
Back In Business
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mona and Mark are John Pratt and Ron Klasko to announce that EB-5 Regional Centers are back in business and what that means for the industry.Have a to...
"Legal Error" by USCIS?
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mona, Rebecca, and Mark are joined by John Pratt to discuss the possible legal error by USCIS and the fallout likely to occur.Have a topic or question...
Recertifying Regional Centers Part 1: Differing Approaches
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mona and Mark are joined by David Hirson to discuss differing approaches when dealing with the new Regional Center recertification process.Have a topi...
Fund Managers, Reservation Agreements, Oh my!
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mona, Rebecca, and Mark are joined by James Sozomenou to discuss Fund Managers and Reservation Agreements for EB-5.Have a topic or question you would ...
Sue the Bastards!
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mona, Rebecca, and Mark talk about the recent bombshell that USCIS dropped on all Regional Centers forcing a reauthorization.Have a topic or question ...
Dealing with Existing Projects Under the New Law
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mona and Mark are joined by Rohit Kapuria discuss how to deal with existing EB-5 projects under the new law.Have a topic or question you would like co...
Concurrent Filing for EB-5 Investors
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mona, Rebecca and Mark discuss Concurrent Filings for EB-5 Investors.Have a topic or question you would like covered on a future episode of EB-5 Inves...
New Legislation on EB-5 is here - Finally
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Legislation is finally here for EB-5 is here!Mona and Mark are joined by Sam Udani (ILW.com, Immigration Daily, and frequent guest expert to our s...
Industry Series on Technology
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is Information Technology (IT) suitable for EB5? Can it create jobs? Mona, Rebecca and Mark are joined by Vincent Hines and Chak Kakani to discuss.Hav...
US Healthcare Industry Insights for Foreign Investors
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Healthcare is a bit different in the US than in other parts of the world. knowing that creates some opportunities for foreign investors. Mona, Rebecca...
New Year, New Agenda? What to expect in 2022.
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Will the new year bring a new agenda? Mona and Mark are joined by Ron Klasko to discuss what to expect in 2022.Have a topic or question you would like...
How to Maneuver EB5 for the Indian Investor
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How can Indian Investors maneuver EB5 and other visa types? Mona, Rebecca and Mark are joined by Jinhee Wilde to discuss.Have a topic or question you ...
All Countries are NOW Current!
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All Countries are NOW Current! Mona and Mark are joined by Matt Gordon to discuss what this means for existing investors, new investors, as well as th...
Important Security Documents for Direct Pooled Projects
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are important security documents for direct pooled EB5 projects, why are they Important, who should care, and what can you do to be better prepar...
Regional Center Reauthorization Update
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mona and Mark are joined by Sam Udani of of ILW.COM and Immigration Daily as well as Rajvir Batra and Ishaan Khanna of the American Immigrant Investor...
Differing Interest Rates Among Direct Investment Projects
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mona, Rebecca and Mark are joined by Bernard Rojano to discuss the Differing Interest Rates Among Direct Investment Projects.Have a topic or question ...
American Immigrant Investor Alliance
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Ishaan Khanna and Rajvir Batra to discuss American Immigrant Investor Alliance's investor first approach.You can find out more a...
Dispelling Direct Pooled Project Concerns
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mona, Rebecca and Mark are joined by FIVE leaders of various opportunities to discuss direct pooled project and dispel common concerns.Projects and pe...
A Frenzy of EB-5 Updates
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mona and Mark are joined by Sam Udani to discuss a frenzy of recent EB-5 Updates and what it means for developers and investors.Have a topic or questi...
Signs of Recovery in the Hospitality Sector
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mona and Mark are joined by Joseph Yi and Abraham Hidary to discuss the Signs of Recovery in the Hospitality SectorHave a topic or question you would ...
CBI Opportunities for a Post Pandemic World
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mona and Mark are joined by Toshio Rahman of CM International Immigration Service to discuss Citizenship by investment and golden visa opportunities i...
A Tumultuous Week for EB-5
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mona and Mark are joined by Aaron Grau of IIUSA to this tumultuous week in the life of an EB-5 stakeholder.Have a topic or question you would like cov...
EB-5 in Danger, Act Now!
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The EB-5 program is in danger, and we need you to act now!Mona and Mark are joined by Aaron Grau of IIUSA to discuss what might happen to the EB5 prog...