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How rich immigrants won U.S. residency by investing $1.4 billion in Philly projects

Since 2004, more than 2,000 foreign investors have pumped money into Philadelphia in exchange for EB-5 visas, which allow them and their families to immigrate to the U.S.

In 2009, ironworkers topped off Comcast Center, Philadelphia's highest building at the time. It is one of 40 Philadelphia-area projects completed from 2004 to 2022 with funds from rich immigrants through the national EB-5 visa program.
In 2009, ironworkers topped off Comcast Center, Philadelphia's highest building at the time. It is one of 40 Philadelphia-area projects completed from 2004 to 2022 with funds from rich immigrants through the national EB-5 visa program.Read more