April has been another busy month for the Lake Buena Vista team. In addition to our spring break visitors, the Resort has had many international guests interested in learning more about how they can obtain a Green Card and permanent U.S. residence through the government approved, EB-5 program. Since the Resort is located in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA), the investment amount is quite reasonable for many investors. In the weeks and months ahead, we look forward to many more opportunities to show off our award-winning Resort. If you are a foreign national and would like to learn more about this EB-5 visa investment program, please visit our web site at www.eb5greencardusa.com.

Located next door to the Resort, the Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores makes the news by recently celebrating the opening of the new Book Warehouse store. This symbolizes the health of this shopping center that first opened in August 1996. Read all about it in this recent article. Another store opening at the shopping mall on May 15th is American Swimwear. If you are in the Orlando area, don’t miss the center-wide, Memorial Day Weekend Tent and Sidewalk Sale scheduled for May 29th - May 31st. For more information about this popular factory outlet center, please visit www.lbvfs.com.

Universal Studios Orlando has announced June 18th as the opening date for its long awaited, new attraction, “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter”. This is the theme park's $200 million, 20-acre expansion and it is sure to be an exciting, new addition to Universal Studios. With the Lake Buena Vista Resort only minutes away, why not book your condo-hotel stay today at www.lbvorlandoresort.com.

April 16, 2010 - Washington DC - Throughout the year, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recognize naturalized citizens who have made significant contributions to both their community and their adopted country. The Outstanding American by Choice honor highlights the importance of citizenship rights and responsibilities through recognition of the outstanding achievements of naturalized U.S. citizens.

Recognized in January - Dr. Samuel So, Professor at Stanford University, founded the Asian Liver Center at Stanford University, the first non-profit in the United States dedicated to fighting the disproportionately high prevalence of Hepatitis B and liver cancer in Asians and Asian Americans.

Recognized in April - Stephan Ross, a Holocaust survivor imprisoned at the age of nine and whose parents, one brother and five sisters were murdered by the Nazis, accomplished his goal to build the New England Holocaust Memorial in Boston, Massachusetts. To read more about this story, Click Here.

March 31, 2010 - Washington DC - The USCIS Naturalization Interview and Test was developed as an informational resource for individuals interested in learning more about the naturalization process. The 16-minute video provides an overview of the naturalization process including the eligibility requirements, the application process, preliminary steps, the naturalization interview, the English tests and the U.S. history and government test (civics). To read more about this video, Click Here.