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U.S. Government Approves EB-5 Investment for Caffe Primo San Diego

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COSTA MESA, Calif., Aug. 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PDC Capital Group announced that United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has approved an I-526 petition filed by an investor in a new Caffe Primo restaurant in San Diego.

An I-526 petition approval evidences that the investment made through the EB-5 program - in which foreign nationals may apply for a green card when they invest at least $500,000 in a U.S. business that creates 10 jobs - fulfills all legal requirements for the program.

Caffe Primo's San Diego location opened in July in the downtown area, within walking distance of the city's Gaslamp Quarter. Caffe Primo is a European-style gathering spot famous for its hand-made premium gelato, sorbetto and panini. Existing Caffe Primo restaurants are located in West Hollywood, downtown Los Angeles and Anaheim's Center Street Promenade.

"We are thrilled about the I-526 approval for Caffe Primo San Diego," said Richard Shinn, President of PDC Capital Group. "This is a wonderful project that will enhance the economic vitality of downtown San Diego and create new jobs, which is always the goal for EB-5 investment."

About PDC Capital Group: PDC Capital Group, LLC, is a private equity firm specializing in real estate development and financing including EB-5 investment projects. PDC identifies and helps develop investment opportunities for immigrant investors applying for U.S. permanent residency through the EB-5 visa program. Through its concierge service, PDC Capital Group assists immigrant investors to transition to life in the U.S. For more information, please visit http://www.pdccapitalgroup.com/.

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Emilio N. Francisco, PDC CEO, Announces Acquisition of EB-5 Regional Center

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COSTA MESA, Calif., March 27, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Emilio N. Francisco, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of private equity firm PDC Capital Group (www.pdccapitalgroup.com), announced the acquisition of ZGlobal Southern California EB-5 Investment Regional Center (http://zglobalregionalcenter.com).

The EB-5 visa is a federal program launched in 1990 that allows foreign nationals to apply for permanent residency in the U.S. in exchange for investing $1 million in a U.S. business. Each investment is required to generate at least 10 jobs.

ZGlobal has been designated by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to provide investment opportunities to foreign investors interested in participating in the EB-5 Investor Visa Program and obtaining green cards.

One advantage to designation as a regional center is that a regional center can claim indirect job creation resulting from investment projects. The ability to claim the creation of indirect jobs allows the applicant to more easily meet the EB-5 program job creation requirements.

PDC Capital Group is a private equity firm that specializes in real estate development projects funded through EB-5 visa investments.

"We are very excited about our partnership with ZGlobal Regional Center," said Emilio N. Francisco, Chief Executive Officer of PDC Capital Group. "Working through the center will give us a broader platform to connect with investors interested in our EB-5 projects."

About PDC Capital Group:

PDC Capital Group, LLC, is a private equity firm specializing in EB-5 investment projects. In identifying and executing new projects, PDC Capital Group's goal is success for three groups: success for investors, success for the community where the project is located, and success for its project partners. For more information, please visit http://www.pdccapitalgroup.com/ .

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PDC CEO Emilio N. Francisco Announces $45 Million Capital Raise for Clear Currents

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COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 20, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Emilio N. Francisco, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of private equity firm PDC Capital Group, announced that PDC is raising $45 million in EB-5 immigrant investor funds to assist biodegradable organic chemical products firm Clear Currents, Inc. The Dana Point, Calif.-based green technology company, which makes environmentally-safe and nontoxic agricultural products and industrial cleaners, will use the funds to assist with expanding its operations and entering foreign markets including the European Union, the Middle East, Africa and Brazil.

Populations worldwide are grappling with drought, declining food production, contaminated water supplies and overworked soil. At the forefront of the global green revolution, Clear Currents' range of SeaStar and EcoStar products deliver innovative natural solutions that create healthier crops, improve food quality, and repair soil damaged by toxic chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

Clear Currents recently completed extensive multi-year testing of several innovative products in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture in China. The company has gained traction within several provinces where this testing was performed, generating contingent order commitments in the $200M range. Poised for growth, the company is preparing for expansion and has elected to pursue registration as a public company.

Emilio N. Francisco, CEO of PDC Capital Group, said, "We are very pleased with this opportunity to assist Clear Currents with their public company ambitions and expect a straightforward process."

"We are also gaining significant traction with the upcoming deployment of our highly effective cleaning products here in the U.S. and look forward to expanding our reach into foreign markets," said Chris Fox, Chief Operating Officer of Clear Currents.

About EB5 Investment:

PDC Capital Group is a private equity firm specializing in EB5 immigrant investor projects. The EB5 immigrant investor visa is a federal program launched in 1990 that allows foreign nationals to apply for permanent residency in the U.S. in exchange for investing a minimum of $500,000 in a U.S. business. For more information about the EB-5 immigrant investor program, go to http://www.uscis.gov/eb-5/ .

About Clear Currents, Inc.:

Clear Currents is a green technology company dedicated to promoting a healthier, more abundant food supply through innovative natural solutions. The Clear Currents' mission is to be a leader in providing innovative green solutions that replace toxic chemicals and other environmentally harmful products used by agriculture and industry. For more information, please visit http://www.clearcurrents.com/ .

About PDC Capital Group:

PDC Capital Group, LLC, is a private equity firm specializing in EB-5 investment projects. In identifying and executing new projects, PDC Capital Group's goal is success for three groups: success for investors, success for the community where the project is located, and success for its project partners. For more information, please visit http://www.pdccapitalgroup.com/ .

Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmilioPDC .

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pdccapitalgroup .

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