On August 31, 2015, USCIS released updated processing times for EB-5 related petitions. The following chart provides the average processing times for cases being adjudicated by the Immigrant Investor Program
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USCIS Discontinues Electronic Processing of EB-5 Petitions
On June 16, 2015, USCIS announced the suspension of the USCIS Electronic Immigration System (ELIS) for Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur. Due to challenges with ELIS and in…
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Greenberg Traurig Attorney Presents at Columbia University on Post-Graduate Visa Options
Last week, Greenberg Traurig EB-5 attorney Ali Brodie presented to students at Columbia University in New York on the topic of “Post-Graduate Immigration Options with a Focus on the USCIS…
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Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Speak at West Coast Franchise Expo

Last week, Greenberg Traurig EB-5 attorney Ali Brodie and Franchise attorney David Oppenheimspoke at the West Coast Franchise Expo in Anaheim, Calif.
Ali provided a seminar on EB-5 as a tool for franchise network expansion. She discussed how the EB-5 program affords unique opportunities for franchise companies to raise capital and expand their franchise networks by working with EB-5 investors.
David provided a seminar on structuring for franchise network expansion. He explored common expansion models used for both domestic and international growth, with a discussion on the legal considerations for choosing one structure over another.Continue Reading Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Speak at West Coast Franchise Expo
Greenberg Traurig EB-5 Attorneys Participate in Southern California EB-5 Conference with more than 350 Industry Leaders

Greenberg Traurig EB-5 attorneys Kate Kalmykov, Jennifer Hermansky and Ali Brodie served as…
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