Since joining CanAm in 2002, Christine Chen has been shaping CanAm’s strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies. As Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Chen’s responsibilities are wide-ranging, overseeing several distinct EB-5 business functions and employee management of over 40 staff worldwide.
During her tenure at CanAm, Ms. Chen has led a variety of initiatives to support CanAm’s myriad operations, including: facilitating an in-house FINRA Broker-Dealer, CanAm Investor Services; establishing and staffing representative offices in China; and leading initiatives to target new investor markets. Ms. Chen has appeared at several industry events as a panel member discussing EB-5 program issues and providing insight based on her executive management experience. Ms. Chen has helped establish CanAm as a premier EB-5 regional center operator.
Ms. Chen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Chicago and a Masters of Arts degree from Columbia University in the City of New York.
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Since the implementation of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA), the I-526 and I-526E filing processes have...
Since the implementation of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA), the I-526 and I-526E filing processes have...
Since the implementation of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA), the I-526 and I-526E filing processes have...
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