Abbas Hashmi
| Abbas Hashmi | |
|---|---|
| File:Abbas Hashmi .jpgFile:Abbas_Hashmi_.jpg | |
| Born | Dammam, Saudi Arabia |
| 🏡 Residence | New York City |
| 💼 Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Founder and CEO of Green Card Capital |
| 🌐 Website | Official website |
Abbas Hashmi is an investment banker[1], and angel investor. He is the founder of Green Card Capital and a supporter of the EB-5 visa program.
Early life and education
Hashmi was born and raised in Saudi Arabia.[2] He went to Pakistan to pursue an MBA from the Institute of Business Administration in Karachi.[3]
Career
Hashmi worked for AIG as regional head for the Middle East region. In October 2012, he partnered with WeDidIt.
In 2013, Hashmi founded Green Card Capital in New York City[4], which facilitates the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Pilot Program to obtain a US Green Card to the United States.[5][6] In September 2013, he launched a non-profit filmmaking competition called Heroes of Pakistan.[7][8][9]
References
- ↑ "Bringing everyday heroes to film | The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 2013-09-02. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
- ↑ "Abbas Hashmi Fills Immigration Gap Through Finance - Brown Girl Magazine". Brown Girl Magazine. 2014-08-04. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
- ↑ "H-1B visa holders in the US can invest $500,000 in an EB-5 entrepreneur visa, and get an immediate Green Card – The American Bazaar". The American Bazaar. 2014-05-29. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
- ↑ "Heroes of Pakistan announces panel of judges | The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 2013-11-11. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
- ↑ "Saying 'thank you': Here is your chance to find a hero and make some money | The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 2013-08-29. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
- ↑ Semotiuk, Andy J. "EB-5 Fraud Highlights Risks Of Investor Program". Forbes. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
- ↑ Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (2013-08-29). "'Heroes of Pakistan' short film contest". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
- ↑ Ahtesham Azhar (August 28, 2013). "GCC initiates 'Heroes of Pakistan' competition". Daily Times. Archived from the original on September 29, 2013. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
- ↑ "Short film contest: 'Heroes of Pakistan' project launched | The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 2013-08-30. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
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