About Us
American Dream Fund is an Industry Leader in EB-5
American Dream Fund (ADF) was founded in 2008. With a track record of success in both the US and China, ADF is one of the most respected and experienced EB-5 Regional Center operators.
Industry Leaders on Your Side
ADF consists of reputable and experienced professionals:
- Leading immigration and business attorneys
- Highly experienced EB-5 economists
- Licensed real estate and investment experts
- Members of the Board of Directors and senior leadership for the Association to Invest in USA (IIUSA)
As a result of ADF’s involvement in EB-5 leadership organizations, our team:
- Maintains close communication with government and public institutions about EB-5
- Is involved in ongoing EB-5 immigration policy discussions
Your Team
American Dream Fund (ADF)
Co-founder & Principal, successfully raised more than $680 million in EB-5 funds
Marcus & Millichap
Partner, licensed real estate and investment expert
Association to Invest in the USA (IIUSA)
Member of the Board of Directors (6 years) and active organization member and supporter (12 years)
George Ekins is a founding principal and CEO of American Dream Fund, which owns and operates USCIS approved EB-5 Regional Centers nationwide. Mr. Ekins is responsible for organizing, administering and promoting more than $500 million of EB-5 capital, which in turn, has created more than 10,000 jobs domestically. In addition, Mr. Ekins has been involved in the purchase and sale of more than $1 billion of real estate throughout his tenure with the commercial real estate firm Marcus & Millchap. Mr. Ekins also owns and manages a commercial real estate portfolio valued at over $200 million. Before his present career, Mr. Ekins lived in China operating manufacturing facilities and managing international exports in China and Taiwan. He is a licensed commercial real estate broker, holds a BA in international business, and is conversant in Mandarin Chinese. Mr. Ekins is a former member of the Board of Directors for the Association to Invest in the USA (IIUSA). He has been invited to speak at meetings and seminars worldwide.
American Dream Fund (ADF)
Co-founder & Principal, who has successfully raised more than $680 million in EB-5 funds.
McCarthy & Nehring, P.C.
Founding and managing partner, experienced EB-5 attorney
Association to Invest in the USA (IIUSA)
Former Legislative Director (5 years), active organization member and supporter (12 years), and former member of the Board of Directors (3 years)
Joseph McCarthy is a widely recognized regional center operator and immigration attorney who frequently speaks globally to business professionals, government officials, attorneys and overseas clients about EB-5 immigration. Mr. McCarthy is one of the co-founders of American Dream Fund and represents more than 40 EB-5 Regional Centers. For his work in EB-5, he was recognized in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s “Who’s Who in Real Estate.” He is the former legislative director for the Association to Invest in the USA (IIUSA) and is former member of the Board of Directors. Mr. McCarthy is also a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), a member of the editorial board of EB5 Investors Magazine (EB5Investors.com), and the author of multiple chapters of a recent book about EB-5. Mr. McCarthy has an MBA from the University of Southern California and a Masters of Real Estate Development from Georgetown University.
What people are saying about ADF
I got to know of Mr. George Ekins by the introduction of Jamie from the government of Los Angeles. My first impression of him was earnest, honest and methodical. After more than 5 years of cooperation and personal contact, my first impression has proved correct. Mr. Ekins not only succeeds at every project, but also manages his EB-5 company systematically and efficiently. He has become a remarkable leader in the US EB-5 investment immigration industry.
Joe McCarthy is one of the most respected names in the EB-5 financing community. He has been active in the legal and business aspects of the EB-5 program for a number of years, and understands the nuances and intricacies of the program in a way that can help bring EB-5 financing transactions to a successful completion. As Chair of the Legislative Committee of IIUSA, he was instrumental in the efforts to continue and expand the EB-5 program, and he knows all the latest trends in the business.
