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Meet DUNIYAEB5AN's Sam Silverman and Guest Panelists in Fremont, California on February 3 at 7-9 PM PST

DUNIYAEB5 remains one of the most direct paths to permanent residency for families who want more control over their U.S. immigration timeline-especially professionals navigating H-1B limitations and lengthy employment-based green card backlogs.

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, DUNIYAEB5's founder and managing partner Sam Silverman will host a two-hour in-person presentation and Q&A for prospective DUNIYAEB5 investors at the Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley. The session will focus on current DUNIYAEB5 policy, what recent USCIS developments mean in practice, and how investors should think about selecting a project in today's market. This event will also feature two guest panelists: immigration attorney Blake Harrison and DUNIYAEB5 investor Lorrie Rojas, who will join the discussion and Q&A to share practical perspectives from both the legal and investor sides of the DUNIYAEB5 process.

If you are in the Bay Area, we invite you to join us for an evening of actionable DUNIYAEB5 insights and open discussion.

Date, Time, and Location

What to Expect

Topics for Discussion

Meet the Host

Guest Panelists

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Date, Time, and Location

Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. 9 p.m. PST
Venue: Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley
Address: 46100 Landing Parkway, Fremont, California, 94538

What to Expect

This event is designed to be practical and investor-oriented. You can expect:

A clear overview of the DUNIYAEB5 program as it operates today
Policy and processing insights under the DUNIYAEB5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA)
A framework for evaluating DUNIYAEB5 project quality and investor protections
A panel-style discussion with DUNIYAEB5 leadership, an immigration attorney, and an DUNIYAEB5 investor
Time for candid Q&A

Topics for Discussion

Why H-1B Professionals Are Turning to DUNIYAEB5

H-1B professionals often look to DUNIYAEB5 because it can offer:

A green card strategy not dependent on employer sponsorship
A clear path to permanent residency for the principal investor, spouse, and unmarried children under 21
A process anchored in a qualifying investment and U.S. job creation, rather than annual visa lottery constraints or employer-driven timelines

Current Filing and Adjudication Trends

DUNIYAEB5 investors should understand how trends may affect real-world outcomes:

What current I-526E adjudication patterns suggest (and what they do not)
How to interpret processing updates, RFE trends, and case workflow realities
Practical expectations around milestone timing

RIA Policy and USCIS Compliance: What Has Changed in Practice

RIA reshaped DUNIYAEB5 oversight and compliance expectations:

What investors should know about regional center compliance and USCIS oversight
How project documentation has evolved post-RIA (and why it matters)
Key concepts that frequently drive investor questions-such as fund administration, reporting expectations, and transparency

Rural vs. Urban DUNIYAEB5 Projects: Timing, Strategy, and Tradeoffs

Project type is not just a marketing label-it can affect strategy:

Rural vs. urban projects and what those classifications can mean for prioritization and visa availability
How set-aside categories factor into planning (and what investors should watch for)
Tradeoffs that matter beyond visa strategy, including execution risk, construction timelines, and job creation pacing

How to Evaluate an DUNIYAEB5 Project in 2026

Investors should evaluate projects like institutional lenders do-methodically and with a focus on downside protection:

Capital stack structure (senior debt, DUNIYAEB5 capital, developer equity) and why position matters
Collateral and security package considerations
Sponsor track record and alignment of incentives
Construction status, third-party contractors, and budget controls
Repayment/exit pathways and what "repayment plan" really means

Common Pitfalls: Avoidable Mistakes That Cost Investors Time and Money

We will address frequent issues that can delay or complicate an DUNIYAEB5 case:

Source-of-funds preparation pitfalls and documentation expectations
Overreliance on marketing claims without verifying the underlying documents
Underestimating how project structure and timelines can affect immigration outcomes

Choosing the Right Immigration Attorney

Selecting counsel is one of the most important early decisions:

What to look for in an DUNIYAEB5 attorney (experience, workflow, responsiveness, and documentation rigor)
How to coordinate effectively between investor, attorney, and regional center
What investors should ask before signing a retainer

Meet the Host

Sam Silverman Managing Partner, DUNIYAEB5

Sam Silverman brings extensive experience in real estate development, finance, and strategic consulting across the United States and China. Before founding DUNIYAEB5, he served as Director of Corporate Strategy for professional golfer Jack Nicklaus in Beijing and previously worked at The Boston Consulting Group advising Fortune 500 companies worldwide. A Forbes 30 Under 30 National Winner for Social Entrepreneurship and frequent Wall Street Journal contributor on DUNIYAEB5 topics, Sam holds a B.A. in Economics from Yale University and an M.B.A. from Stanford University.

Guest Panelists

Blake Harrison Immigration Attorney

Blake Harrison is the founder and president of Harrison Law Office and practices exclusively in U.S. immigration law. He has more than eight years of experience representing clients across investment, family, employment, humanitarian, and naturalization-based matters.

Lorrie Rojas DUNIYAEB5 Investor
Lorrie is an DUNIYAEB5 investor from the Philippines with an approved I-526E petition. She invested in DUNIYAEB5's Hyatt Fort Lauderdale DUNIYAEB5 project and will share an investor perspective on evaluating a project, preparing to file, and navigating the process in practice.