Guidance on EB-5 Adjudications Involving the Tenant-Occupancy Methodology.

This is an issue that will be brought up time and time again. USCIS released this back in May 2012, but it is still very valuable information. Please take a further read by clicking on the link that is provided below.

Read more here - USCIS Tenant-Occupancy Methodology

New York State Thruway I-90 proposed 45% increase in tolls?

NYS Thruway I-90

A projected 45% increase in tolls (mainly to big trucks) being criticized. This is HUGE news for the transportation industry in New York State. The increase will cause the usage of alternative routes, such as RT-104, I-390, I-81 and I-86 (which is the current location for the Rock Hill Town Center off exit 109 on I-86 located in Rock Hill, NY that will be developed in the near future). Change is not always negative, we should look at it from the positive side. The businesses off such routes could gain sufficient volume and sales. While development projects would be on the rise for the demand in goods and services for the local communities and new visitors. Read the more below regarding this developing issue.


Read more here - THRUWAY TOLL INCREASE STORY

USCIS announces new EB-5 Stakeholder Engagement in 2012

USCIS will host a stakeholder engagement, that can b attended in person or by teleconference, on October 16, 2012, between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM EST. The main focus of the engagement will be a general EB-5 discussion.

The location of the engagement is the Tomich Center - 111 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington DC 20259.


Stakeholders can submit agenda items until September 17, 2012 by email to the USCIS Public Engagement Division - public.engagement@uscis.dhs.gov


For more information, GO HERE

Sullivan County Diagnostic Center (“Center for Discovery”) - Inspiration for All

The Center for Discovery  located in Harris, Sullivan County, NY is remarkable for its more than 60 years of service to children and adults with severe disabilities. The Center for Discovery is an institution that offers individuals with a range of disabilities and medical frailties - and their families -innovative educational, clinical, residential and social and creative arts experiences designed to enrich their lives through personal accomplishment. The Center features universally designed facilities specifically built to meet the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and creative needs of children and adults it serves. They currently employee over 1,400 individuals and expect to add another 1000 new jobs over the course of the next 3 years with multiple projects such as a High-Risk Assessment Clinic. The Center for Discovery responsible for $184 million in economic impact, including more than $134 million in Sullivan County. The Rock Hill Town Center is within a 10 mile radius of the Center.

The video below is an uplifting story that is one of many that makes the Center for Discovery such a special place. Patrick Dollard talks about the Center for Discovery and how the organization uses food and farming to benefit individuals with a broad range of disabilities. 

(Video courtesy of Sundance Channel: Grain of Change Series)

MORE INFORMATION: Rock Hill Regional Center Contact

NYS DOT I-86 Highway Project and Rock Hill Town Center

Empire State EB5 (Rock Hill Regional Center) recently met with Artisan Business Group and the Rock Hill Town Center (RHTC) project developers at the Rock Hill Town Center future site in Rock Hill, NY. We walked the location with all accompanying parties, great discussions, and determined our next plan of action. The Rock Hill Town Center is a ground up development project funded with EB-5 investment through the Rock Hill Regional Center. Located in Rock Hill, NY, Sullivan County, this will be the largest project of its kind ever in the area. The area is seeing dramatic economic growth and foresees more growth and demand to increase in the surrounding areas.  One major point to note is the huge highway construction project that is happening as we speak. NYS DOT (New York State Department of Transportation) is spending over $100 million dollars to improve the  I-86 project as well as exit 107 - 109 at Rock Hill.

Here are a few highlights of the highway conversion of Route17 and Interstate 86 in Sullivan County, New York.

1. On the drawing board for almost 20 years, NYS DOT has ramped up construction due to site development and other county drivers.
2. Interstate 86 will be elevated over 60 feet near the base of RHTC site
3. A dangerous curve is being removed to improve the flow traffic
4. The interchange will revamp Rock Hill Town Center site visibility and awareness.

More information on RT 17/I-86 project visit - NYS DOT WEBSITE HERE

For more Rock Hill information & pictures visit - ROCK HILL REGIONAL CENTER HERE

Bethel Woods Center of Arts: Attracting & Entertaining for all

Bethel Woods Center of Arts is located in town of Bethel, Sullivan County, New York, less than 25 minutes west of the Rock Hill TownCenter. The town received worldwide fame after it became the host of the 1969 Woodstock Festival. Bethel Woods opened its doors at the end of 2006 and has already secured its place as a world ranked attraction. Bethel Woods Center of Arts is a cultural center and a top ranked outdoor concert venue. It explores the unique experience of the Woodstock festival, its significance as a culminating event of a decade of radical cultural transformation, and the legacy of the Sixties and Woodstock today. The museum and grounds are amazing things to see and experience. In 2011, Bethel Woods drew more than 185,000 people to its shows, exhibits, and educational programs. A great deal of its success can be attributed to some of the headlining acts that have graced their stage including the New York Philharmonic, Janet Jackson, Elton John, Phish and Kid Rock to name a few. At a cost of over $100 Million, the amphitheater 2011 rank was 15th most attended amphitheater worldwide, up from 38th in 2010. As Bethel Woods continues its rise in the rankings, it will be able sign major headliners on a more frequent basis drawing even more tourists into the community. Below are some of the exciting opportunities and attractions available while at Bethel Woods.

• Main Exhibit Gallery - Permanent interactive multimedia exhibit
• Museum Theater - State-of-the-art, 1080p high-definition video projection, multi-channel sound theater with seating for 132
• Museum Shop - Features museum-themed specialty products
• Muse Café - Delicious light dining and beverages, and you may pre-order a picnic basket 
• Events Gallery - A beautiful wood, glass and stone room that can be used for performances, educational purposes as well as meetings and receptions
• Terrace Stage - A 1,000 seat outdoor theater
• Classrooms - Two classrooms are located on the lower level
• Special Exhibit Gallery - Enjoy a variety of special exhibits throughout the season 

Rock Hill Town Center - Benefits of EB-5 Green Card

Foreign EB-5 Investment Opportunities Now Available -

Contact Us-
Tel: (866) 763-6515 

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WEBSITE HERE 

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Each person desires a permanent residence in the US for a different reason.  By investing in the Rock Hill Regional Center project, not only will you be on the road to US Citizenship, but your investment is a solid choice with such a unique and exciting project - ROCK HILL TOWN CENTER, Rock Hill, NY (about an hour north from NYC). With an investment in the Rock Hill Regional Center obtaining a Green Card with the EB-5 Investor program provides many benefits such as:

• Legal permanent residents under the EB-5 Investor Program enjoy many of the same benefits as United States citizens.
  
• The U.S. is a safe harbor for your family, as well as your personal and business investments.
• Any member of a family with an EB5 Green Card can enter the U.S. at any time and stay as long as he/she wishes.
  
• Investors have constant and easy access to the United States for personal, trade and business purposes.
  
• Permanent residents travel to the U.S. without the need of a Visa.
• Investors may work, live or own their own proprietary business anywhere in the United States.
  
• The U.S. has internationally recognized colleges and universities for basic education and graduate study. As a resident, the immigrant investor can benefit from lower college tuition costs, as well.
  
• The cost of living in the U.S. is lower than most large industrial nations. Consumer goods, services and housing are significantly less expensive than comparable services and goods in most other countries.
  
• Students may work in the U.S. while they attend college and continue to work thereafter. This enables the student to pay part of their education while completing graduate and postgraduate studies.
  
• The U.S. provides many financial, social and education entitlements: public schools, health and medical attention, social security and higher education.
  
• The immigration investor has the ability to bring other family members to the United States after proper applications and can obtain U.S. citizenship after 5 years.
• Permanent residency requires no renewal or re-application, except for a processing fee.