Testimonials

From: John Brookes

It seems such a long time ago that my 22 year old daughter, Jennifer said to me one day. "Dad, I want to live in New York". Wow! We had been coming to America since 1987 and Jennifer had two pen friends in NY which she had visited. I made some enquiries but it looked impossible until quite by chance I saw a small ad in The Sunday Times from Richard Robinson, the UK arm of American Life about a visa called a EB5. After a bit of research we knew that this would be the way forward and after a meeting with him in London my

wife, Wendy, Jennifer and I flew to Seattle to meet the USA arm of the company. We were met with enthusiastic, knowledgeable associates who showed us around the area and explained in fine detail the workings of the scheme and the options available. We were convinced and Jennifer entered the labyrinth of the US immigration system firmly holding the hand of American life and its associate lawyers. We were given an timetable of stages usually taken by the US authorities to process the various parts of the visa and almost to the week these processes were complete and we moved onto the next stage.

During this time Jennifer enjoyed a rental income from our chosen property and we even subscribed to the web site of one of the tenants of the building that she had a fractural ownership of. At all times we were told what was happening and guided through the process.

In 2008 Jennifer, was given her precious EB5 visa which allows her permanent residence in the USA with freedom to live and work where she likes. Thank you American Life. You have made a young girls dream come true and although we are sad to have lost her to America she is living her dream. As the advert for paint says in the UK. You have done exactly what it says on the tin.

John Brookes, Chester, UK.

June 16th, 2009

From: Ochi Family

The Ochi family of Japan always loved Hawaii and moved there in November, 2007. They also participate in the American Life's EB-5 immigrant investment visa program. Hawaii is known around the world as a southern paradise resort, surrounded by beautiful coral reefs, rich nature, and gentle sea breezes.

Let's ask them about their story and their life in Hawaii.

Q：Why did you want to immigrate to the US？

A: I thought the lifestyle in the US is more suitable for me and my family than life in Japan. Actuary I feel very comfortable and satisfied with my present life in US.

Q：How did you learn about the EB-5 program?

A: One of my relatives, who already lived in the United States for years, knew the EB-5 program, and she recommended me to join American Life's EB-5 program.

Q: How long did it take to acquire the conditional green card?

A: About one year. My life was busy at the time, so it didn't feel like a long time.

Q：What is the hardest part of acquiring the green card?

A: It was a nuisance to report on records of prior US visit, as I lost my old passport

with the dates stamped.

Q：Are you satisfied with your present life？ If yes, why?

A: Absolutely! I can get the job I want, as there is no age discrimination in finding employment in US, very different from Japan.

Q：What is your dream?

A: My dream is to spend time on the weekends looking at the beautiful ocean and feeling the nice Hawaiian sea breeze. I hope that someday I can run a nice café on the beach as a place to relax.

Q：Please let me hear your impressions as a participant in this program.

A: I think EB-5 is a wonderful program that helps less active regions in the United States, and allows me to contribute to the local economy. It was a very good chance to change my lifestyle.Besides financial returns are far better than money in a bank. So, I think EB-5 is a very innovative program.

From: Saeko

Saeko has lived in Seattle for almost ten years. She is a US green card holder by way of American Life's EB-5 immigrant investor program.

She considered immigrating to the US for her son's education, and she thought the best place to live would be Seattle, WA because it was known for its high-level education. Originally, her idea was to apply for a student visa for both her and her son. When she visited Seattle for preliminary inspections, without thinking, she stopped by a bookstore.

One book she picked up was about the EB-5 immigration program, "Invest to Emigrate", by Henry G. Liebman; the president of American Life Inc. The next day, her friend introduced her to a lawyer and who also ran a real estate investment company.

During the conversation, she incidentally mentioned her immigration plan, and he said "The best solution is the EB-5 program." His name was Henry Liebman. So he was the guy who wrote the book that Saeko read at the book store the previous day. What a coincidence!

The EB-5 investment amount was not easy money for her at that time. The money is not used to "buy" a green card, but to invest in high potential real estate property in Seattle. It would be a good chance to manage my money as investment, she thought. American Life's debt-free low-risk strategy was a key point that attracted her, but the SODO area also caught her eye. Seattle is the 7th largest international container port in US, and SODO faces the Seattle port. As long as such a big port is facing the investment area, it won't die.

Shortly after, she decided to join American Life's EB-5 program. Her investment property was in a building partnership that leases space to a small tile shop on 1st avenue south in SODO.

It was not showy, but a plain, old building. However, after a short time, by very good fortune, Starbucks world headquarters moved to the huge property just across the street. This was a great change for the SODO neighborhood. Many visitors including employees of Starbucks, and of Sears department store, also in the same building have been around this area ever since. It raised the neighborhood land prices including that of Saeko's property.

After ten years, she still lives in Seattle, received her I-829 removal of conditions, and still enjoys the income from her investment.

From: Mr. Mikami

Beautiful San Francisco is known for its cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf with its fresh marine products, famous wineries in nearby Napa Valley and its huge Asian towns.

Mr. Mikami joined American Life Inc.'s EB-5 program when he was only 30 years old, and moved to San Francisco in the summer, 2009. He passed the Japanese bar examination when he was a senior in college, since then, he has worked as an international lawyer for Japanese and US companies.

He has lived in US, studying at graduate school while working for his Japanese law firm.

American flexibility, its mixed culture, and varied entertainment were very attractive for him, and before long, he came to want to immigrate to the US.

"The US education system is very good, I felt it's much better than Japan's" he said. He also found that American people are more open, make friends easily and are accepting of immigrants. Those were big plusses. Mr. Mikami, who has abundant energy and loves a challenge, also acquired the qualification of US CPA while he was working at his law firm.

After, he moved to New York to start working at an accounting firm as CPA. He was on an H1-B working visa at the time and was seeking a way to acquire a Green Card through the employer as sponsor. He came to know about the EB-5 investor immigrant program via a newsletter.

"This is what I'm looking for!", he thought without hesitation.

The business sponsor approach would be painful for him since it takes so much time and there are so many regulations. With EB-5 program, he could acquire the green card in the shortest period of time, and while managing his money in high potential real estate. One of the reasons he could make up his mind so quickly was that he had a chance to hear about the potential of investment area from his friend who coincidentally lived in Seattle. He went back to Japan to make money so that he could invest in

American Life's EB-5 program. After a couple of years, he managed to make enough money to apply for the EB-5. The investment project he joined was the Marriott Courtyard Hotel project, in which American Life has renovated a 100 year-old office building in the Pioneer Square district of Seattle, very close to downtown.

By the beginning of 2009, Mr. Mikami was able to return to the United States as Green Card holder. He now works for a law firm in San Francisco. "My main clients are Japanese companies, so I usually work from 5pm to 10pm to adjust to Japan time. It let's me enjoy my free time during daylight hours, and that's good. I can have a coffee at a café in the late morning, or go for a walk and relax."

On weekends, he sometimes visits to a Winery to search for his favorite among the plentiful number of fine California wines What's his future vision? "First of all, I want to establish my own law firm. And I hope to retire early and live in beach resort area in the US such as Florida or Hawaii." He answered, smiling.

Marriott is the one of my favorite hotels, he said. He is very much looking forward to the Marriott Courtyard project's grand opening in the spring of 2010.