The American Immigration Lawyers Association has received reports of a new scam potentially victimizing aliens. According to one report, the individual will receive a call purporting to be from a
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July 2012
IRS Releases New FAQs for its Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program
By Kate Kalmykov on
Posted in Tax Considerations
While many EB-5 investors are aware of tax planning measures they should take in anticipation of becoming U.S. permanent residents, they are often unfamiliar with financial requirements that become effective…
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Executive Summary and Clarifications from May 1, 2012 EB-5 Stakeholders Meeting with USCIS
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On May 1, 2012, the USCIS held their quarterly stakeholders meeting at the California Service Center. Yesterday, the USCIS issued anUSCIS EB-5 May Summaryof that meeting, in which…
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USCIS Announces Creation of New “EB-5 Program Office”
By Kate Kalmykov on
In the following message publicized today by the USCIS, Director Alejandro Mayorkas announced the creation of a new EB-5 Program office, as well as the implementation of a special review…
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EB-5 Regional Centers Will Need to Wait a Little Longer for Loosening of Restrictions on Advertising
By Kate Kalmykov on
Late last month, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairwoman Mary Schapiro announced to the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommitte that the SEC was not prepared to meet the July…
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U.S. Department of State Expects Record Number of EB-5 Visas to be Issued in 2012
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On July 11, 2012, Charlie Oppenheim, Chief of Visa Control at the U.S. Department of State issued data for EB-5 visa usage in fiscal year 2012.
The data shows that
I-9s and EB-5s: What’s the Connection?
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Federal immigration laws require employers to verify the identity and work eligibility of their new hires by completing what is known as a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, for every…
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Greenberg Traurig Attorneys to Speak at Southern California EB-5 Conference Featuring U.S. Congressman Lamar Smith
By Kate Kalmykov on
On Monday, July 30, 2012, Genna Garver and I will speak at the Southern California EB-5 Conference featuring U.S. Congressman Lamar Smith. Congressman Smith currently serves as Chairman of the