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Introducing EB-5 Unplugged!
Hosted by Shai Zamanian, director of The American Legal Center in Dubai, this podcast goes beyond the basics of the EB-5 investor visa. Each episode brings you real conversations with industry experts, experienced lawyers, and investors who’ve walked the path themselves unpacking everything from investment structures and regional center strategies to common pitfalls that lead to petition denials.
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Recent Episodes
S1E10 EB-5 Adjustment of Status: Key Update
In this episode, Shai Zamanian explores the growing debate surrounding the Adjustment of Status for EB-5 investors already living in the United States. As questions emerge about potential changes to…
S1E9 EB-5 Benefits for Families
In this episode, Shai shares his personal story and his experience advising families in Dubai to answer one question: why do 85% of EB-5 clients invest for their children's education? He breaks down…
S1E8 2026-2027 EB-5 Deadlines Explained
In this episode, Shai is joined by Silu, a U.S.-licensed lawyer at, to break down the background of the Reform and Integrity Act (RIA) introduced in March 2022, the significance of the September 30,…
S1E7 The Most Common EB-5 Misconceptions in the Age of AI
In this episode, Shai is joined by Silu, a U.S.-licensed lawyer at the American Legal Center, to discuss the growing role of AI in client decision-making. They explore how clients are increasingly…
S1E6 From Application to Approval: Jay's EB-5 Story
In this episode, Shai sits down with Jay, a real EB-5 investor and client of the American Legal Center, for an honest look at what the process actually feels like from the inside. Jay walks us…
S1E5 EB-5 Regional Centers: How to Pick the Right One
In this episode, Shai sits down with Brian Oster, President of EB-5 Capital, and Haya for an inside look at one of the most established regional centers in the EB-5 space. Brian brings 15 years of…
S1E4 The Real Estate Roots of EB-5: Angelique Brunner’s Story
In this episode, Shai Zamanian sits down with Angelique Brunner, Founder and CEO of EB-5 Capital, to discuss her journey from real estate finance into becoming one of the most recognized leaders in…
S1 EB-5 Demand in GCC Amid the Iran Conflict
Recorded from Dubai, one week into Iran's ballistic missile attacks on the UAE, Shai Zamanian gives GCC investors an honest ground-level reality check. How serious is the situation? What does…
S1E3 EB-5 & Russian Nationals: What Investors Need to Know
In this episode, Kate Kalmykov joins Shai to discuss the unique considerations for Russian nationals applying under the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. From source of funds challenges to…
S1E2 Let’s Keep It Real: Why EB-5 Petitions Get Rejected
In this episode, Kate Kalmykov from GT and Shai join the conversation for an honest look at why EB-5 petitions get denied. From source of funds issues to project compliance problems and documentation…
S1E1 EB-5 101: The Basics of Investment Immigration
Welcome to the very first episode of EB-5 Unplugged. In this intro, Shai Zamanian, Director of The American Legal Center, explains how the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program works and what it takes to…
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