Investment in an EB-5 Regional Center is a pathway to United States citizenship that is increasing in popularity. This illustration outlines the avenues, benchmarks and time frames – from selecting
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How Do You Prove Job Creation at the I-829 Stage?
The documents necessary for the I-829 petitions differ depending on the “inputs” for the economic report that was attached to the I-526 petition. The I-829 filing must document the foundation
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What Are the EB-5 Requirements?
For investors seeking lawful permanent residence through the EB-5 program, the first step in the process is to file Form I-526, Immigration Petition for Alien Entrepreneur, together with accompanying evidence
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EB-5 Amendment Set for Vote
Senator Leahy’s Amendment 2 to the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill, S. 744 provides that, at the I-829 stage, there is a presumption that 10 indirect jobs have been created per
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Anatomy of a Successful EB-5 Expedite Request
We are often asked by regional center clients if there is any way to speed up the EB-5 application process, either at the I-526 stage or the I-924 stage. USCIS
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Kate Kalmykov Quoted in Miami Today’s article “Senate pushes EB5 visa’s limits”
GT attorney Kate Kalmykov was recently quoted in Miami Today’s article “Senate pushes EB5 visa’s limits.” The article discusses the proposed changes to the EB-5 immigrant investor program
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GT Sponsors 2013 National EB-5 Finance Seminar Tour in New York
2013 National EB-5 Finance Seminar Tour
New York City
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
8:30 AM to 9:00 AM – Registration
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM – Program
Advanced &
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SEC Proposes Rule to Eliminate Ban on General Solicitation and Advertising
On August 29, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed amendments to Rule 506 of Regulation D, as promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, to implement Section 201(a)(1) of the
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Elements of an EB-5 Compliant Business Plan
In 1998, the Administrative Appeals Office (“AAO”) issued a precedent decision known as Matter of Ho that set forth the requirements of an EB-5 compliant business plan. According to Matter
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I-9s and EB-5s: What’s the Connection?
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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