Bay Area Regional Center is committed to the long-term success of our foreign investors. We offer expertise and support for investment and immigration into the United States. The resources below may be helpful in your due diligence to find the best EB-5 project for you and your family.
1. Government Contacts
2. Immigration Attorneys
3. United States Emigration Assistance
1. Government Contacts
USCIS
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States.
To learn more, visit USCIS website.
U.S. Department of State's Visa Office
Official United States visa information source. The Office of Visa Services, in the Consular Affairs Bereau, Department of State provides several functions:
- Serve as liaisons with the Department of Homeland Security
- Serve as liaisons between the Department of State and embassies and consulates abroad on visa matters
- Interpret visa laws and regulations, and act as a point of contact for the public
To learn more, visit U.S. Department of State's Visa Office website.
State of California
Official California state government website provides information and links for virtually every aspect of the state, including business and agriculture, education, employment, health, tourism and recreation and other areas.
To learn more, visit State of California website.
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization with a mission to attract, develop and retain business. Chamber members are diverse, and participate in our networking programs to grow their businesses, and in our public policy advocacy to better the business environment in San Francisco.
To learn more, visit The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce website.
The Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
The Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, founded Nov. 17, 1905, challenged the business community then to actively participate in the growth and development of Oakland. The new website carries the information about public policy, economic development and the many events to help Oakland residents in building their business through relationships with the most successful businesses in the region.
To learn more, visit The Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce website.
2. Immigration Attorneys
Global Immigration Law Group
The firm focuses on employment-based immigration matters, with a heavy emphasis on immigrant investor (EB-5) cases. Their office in Los Angeles is staffed with bilingual personnel in Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Tagalog, Turkish, Polish and Russian.
Global Immigration Law Group is headed by Linda Lau, a well-recognized EB-5 expert in her 21st year of practice.
To learn more, visit Global Immigration Law Group website.
3. United States Emigration Assistance
Travel
BART
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is a rapid transit system serving the San Francisco Bay Area. The heavy-rail public transit connects San Francisco with cities in the East Bay and suburbs in northern San Mateo County. BART operates five lines on 104 miles (167 km) of track with 43 stations in four counties. With average ridership of around 350,000 passengers, BART is the fifth busiest heavy rail rapid transit system in the United States.
To learn more, visit BART website.
Joie de Vivre
The largest boutique hotel collection in California. Joie de Vivre Hotels span from wine county to San Francisco Bay Area and down the California coast to Los Angeles.
When visiting the Bay Area Regional center to evaluate our projects, you can choose from several properties, including the Waterfront Hotel in Jack London Square and Hotel Vitale in San Francisco.
To learn more, visit Joie de Vivre website.
Education
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs
Schools finder, visa information, specialized professional study, English language programs, financial assistance.
To learn more, visit U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs.
U.S. Universities Rankings
To learn more, visit National Universities Rankings webpage.
Largest MBA Programs in the Greater Bay Area
San Francisco Business Times, Special Report on Education & Training. Published on January 08, 2010.
To see the full list, please click here.
Largest Community Colleges in the Bay Area
San Francisco Business Times, Special Report on Education & Training. Published on January 08, 2010.
To see the full list, please click here.
The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review helps students, parents, and educators achieve the best results at every stage of their educational careers. By focusing on preparation and practice, the school helps students improve their performance in the classroom and on standardized tests.
To learn more, visit Princeton Review website.
Kaplan
Kaplan provides English language, higher education programs, professional training courses, test preparation materials and other services for various levels of education.
To learn more, visit Kaplan website.
Academy of Art University (San Francisco)
Academy of Art University is more than a top art school; it is a way of life. Students come here to experience culture, instructors, courses and urban living in a way no other art and design school can offer. Founded by artists, for artists, Academy of Art University launches dream careers, from Graphic Design to Animation. Adaptive art schools like Academy of Art University nourish students’ creative spirits through online programs that allow them to attend art school any place, any time.
To learn more, visit Academy of Art University website.
DeVry Institute of Technology
DeVry University has been an engineering and computing technology powerhouse for more than 75 years. University offered one of the nation's first undergraduate degree programs in electronics engineering technology. Today,it remains at the forefront of technology-based education and are graduating some of the most sought-after engineering and information science professionals. Career-oriented curriculum combined with intensive laboratory assignments fosters a collaborative learning environment that prepares DeVry students for the real world.
To learn more, visit DeVry University website.
Holy Names University (Oakland)
Holy Names University is a private, coeducational university located in Oakland, California. It is affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church and is administered by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.
The university offers seventeen undergraduate degree programs and nine master's degree programs in addition to a teacher education program leading to a California teacher's credential. The university added an MA in Forensic Psychology degree in 2006.
The school maintains small class sizes and more than 85 percent of the faculty hold the highest degree in their fields. In 2006, for the third year in a row, US News and World Report rated Holy Names University a "best value" among universities that do not offer doctorates on the West Coast.
To learn more, visit Holy Name University website.
Medicine
The most prominent medical centers of the San Francisco Bay Area:
UCSF Medical Center and UCSF Children's Hospital
UCSF is a world leader in health care, known for innovative medicine, advanced technology and compassionate care. Today, their expertise covers virtually all specialties, including cancer, heart desease, infertility, neurological disorders, organ transplantation and orthopedics as well as special services for women and children.
To learn more, visit UCSF Medical Center website.
Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland
Children's Hospital & Research Center is the only independent children’s hospital in Northern California.
Children's Hospital Oakland, the oldest pediatric medical center between Los Angeles and Seattle, has provided exceptional medical care for children in the region and beyond for 95 years.
To learn more, visit Children's Hospital & Research Center website.
Stanford Hospital & Clinics
Stanford Hospital is known worldwide for advanced patient care provided by its physicians and staff, particularly for the treatment of rare, complex disorders in areas such as:
- Cardiac care
- Cancer treatment
- Neurosciences
- Surgery
- Organ transplants
Every year, U.S. News & World Report identifies the top hospitals in 16 specialties in the United States. Stanford Hospital & Clinics is recognized as one of " America's Best Hospitals " and currently ranked #16 in the U.S.
To learn more, visit Stanford Hospital & Clinics website.
UCSF Medical Center
Holy Names University (Oakland)
Academy of Art University
The Princeton Review
Joie de vivre Hotels
BART
Global Immigration Law Group
State of California
USCIS
