Reauthorizing the EB-5: Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on December 7

December 5, 2011
Category: EB-5

Under the latest extension, Congress had authorized the EB-5 Regional Center Pilot Program through September 30, 2012. The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on reauthorizing the program on December 7, 2011.

In a down economy, we expect mostly favorable testimony for re-authorizing the program. To follow the testimony as a webcast, please click here:

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Reauthorizing the EB-5: Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on December 7

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