Today, OMB posted that they have concluded their review of the Obama-era EB-5 regulations. On Jan. 13, 2017, the Department of Homeland Security published a notice of proposed rulemaking to
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June 2019
FAQ for Indian EB-5 Applicants Subject to Retrogression
- Is there a mechanism by which my child or children may continue to be eligible for immigrant visas as my dependents based on my approved I-526 petition and if so,
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India EB-5 Retrogression Has Arrived
The July 2019 Visa Bulletin has been released, and it confirms retrogression for the EB-5 visa category for nationals of India, earlier than many in the industry had anticipated. As…
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USCIS International Offices to No Longer Accept Form I-407 Starting July 1, 2019
Starting July 1, 2019, international offices of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will no longer accept Form I-407, Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Residence Status. On that…
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Immigrant Entrepreneurship: An American Success Story
On June 4, 2019, the Kenan Institute released a timely policy brief, “Immigrant Entrepreneurship: An American Success Story,” on the value of highly skilled and motivated foreign entrepreneurs…
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Ian Macdonald, Jennifer Hermansky, and Courtney Noce Named 2019 Immigration Law Trailblazers
Ian R. Macdonald, co-chair of Greenberg Traurig LLP’s Immigration & Compliance Practice, as well as Jennifer Hermansky and Courtney B. Noce, shareholders in the practice, were each…
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New Leadership at USCIS; Former VA AG Ken Cuccinelli Named Acting Director
Former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli has been appointed acting director of USCIS, replacing Acting Director Koumans. Director Koumans replaced Director Cissna on June 3 as acting director.
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The United States Will Now Require Visa Applicants to Provide Social Media Information
Under a new State Department policy, virtually all visa applicants to the United States are now required to submit information about social media accounts they have used in the past…
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Government Accountability Office Agrees to Investigate Immigration Case Backlog at USCIS as EB-5 Adjudication Times Dramatically Increase
On May 31, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus announced, “Following CHC Request, GAO Agrees to Open Investigation into Record-Breaking Immigration Case Backlog at USCIS,” in which Chairman Castro stated…
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USCIS Names Acting Director as Director Cissna Exits After Posting Metrics Report
USCIS Deputy Director Mark Koumans has been appointed acting director following L. Francis Cissna’s departure. Mr. Koumans has experience in Custom Border Protection and the U.S. Foreign Service.
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