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Fragomen and Partner Rahul Soni Honored at Invest In the USA (IIUSA) I-829 & I-526 Awards Ceremony

May 1, 2025

Fragomen and Partner Rahul Soni Honored at Invest In the USA (IIUSA) I-829 & I-526 Awards Ceremony

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Fragomen and Partner Rahul Soni were honored at the Invest In the USA (IIUSA) I-829 & I-526 Awards Ceremony in Houston, Texas, during the 2025 IIUSA EB-5 Industry Forum held from April 28-30, 2025.

Fragomen was recognized as a 20-Year Founding Member of IIUSA, with Rahul accepting the honor on behalf of the firm. Additionally, Rahul received the IIUSA I-829 Award for his exceptional service to EB-5 investors.

Fragomen proudly served as a Gold Sponsor of the Forum. Partner Daniel Schwarz moderated the session, "Navigating EB-5 Under the Second Trump Administration," which examined potential changes to the EB-5 program, focusing on executive orders that could impact processing and investor outcomes, as well as the long-term effects of policy changes.

The firm also hosted an evening reception filled with engaging conversations and meaningful connections. Fragomen hosts included Partners Chad Blocker, Chad Ellsworth, Parisa Karaahmet, Daniel Schwarz and Rahul Soni, along with Senior Associates Stephania Bertoni Norris, Mikhail Izrailev and Susan Song.

About IIUSA 
Invest In the USA (IIUSA) is a national trade association founded in 2005, dedicated to stimulating the U.S. economy through the EB-5 Regional Center Program. Learn more here.

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Daniel Schwarz

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New York, NY, United States

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[email protected]

T:+1 212 891 7519

Chad Blocker

Chad Blocker

Partner

Los Angeles, CA, United States

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[email protected]

T:+1 310 979 6818

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  • 2025 IIUSA EB-5 Industry Forum
  • President Trump’s “Gold Card” Proposal and the Future of EB-5
  • The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program: What to Expect Under the Trump 2.0 Administration

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Rahul Soni

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New York, NY, United States

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[email protected]

T:+1 347 573 2996

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Daniel Schwarz

Partner

New York, NY, United States

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[email protected]

T:+1 212 891 7519

Chad Blocker

Chad Blocker

Partner

Los Angeles, CA, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 310 979 6818

View all professionals

Related insights

  • 2025 IIUSA EB-5 Industry Forum
  • President Trump’s “Gold Card” Proposal and the Future of EB-5
  • The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program: What to Expect Under the Trump 2.0 Administration

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  • London
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Rahul Soni

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New York, NY, United States

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[email protected]

T:+1 347 573 2996

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Daniel Schwarz

Partner

New York, NY, United States

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[email protected]

T:+1 212 891 7519

Chad Blocker

Chad Blocker

Partner

Los Angeles, CA, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 310 979 6818

View all professionals

Related insights

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  • President Trump’s “Gold Card” Proposal and the Future of EB-5
  • The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program: What to Expect Under the Trump 2.0 Administration

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