After years of delay the Obama-era EB-5 immigration regulations were published on July 24, 2019. You can find a copy of the regulations at this link. You can also
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Maintaining Eligibility for Permanent Residence for EB-5 Investors: Criminal Issues and Taxes
This is the fourth post in a series that discusses how EB-5 investors and their dependents can maintain eligibility for permanent residence and I-829 Petition approval. This blog focuses on…
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Maintaining Eligibility for Permanent Residence for EB-5 Investors: Termination of CPR Status
As we previously reported, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a Policy Memorandum entitled “Updated Guidance for the Referral of Cases and Issuance of Notices to Appear …
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USCIS Ombudsman Releases Annual Report to Congress
By Kristen W. Ng & Robert Y. Maples˘ on
On June 30, USCIS released its Annual Report 2017 to Congress on matters relating to its mission – “Congress charged us with the duty to aid applicants and their sponsors…
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Congressional Research Service Analyzes Validity of EB-5 Program Extension
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The most recent continuing resolution (CR) authorized the EB-5 Regional Center Program through Dec. 9, 2016. The House and Senate passed the measure on Sept. 28, and the President signed…
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The Visa Integrity and Security Act of 2016 and Possible Implications
By Kristen W. Ng on
Posted in Immigration Reform, Visa
Last week, the House Judiciary Committee considered H.R.5203, the Visa Integrity and Security Act of 2016, which was introduced May 12, 2016, by Representative Randy Forbes of Virginia.
The…
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Section-by-Section Summary of the Strong Visa Integrity Secures America Act
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On May 16, 2016, Representative Will Hurd (R-TX), along with Representatives Michael McCaul (R-TX), Candice Miller (R-MI), Peter King (R-NY), John Katko (R-NY), and Martha McSally (R-AZ), introduced H.R. 5253,…
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The EB-5 Investment Coalition Will Host a Legislative Workshop in Washington, D.C. from April 12 through April 14, 2016
By Greenberg Traurig on
Posted in Events
The EB-5 Investment Coalition will be hosting a legislative workshop in Washington, D.C. from April 12 to April 14, 2016, in order to continue the Coalition’s efforts to build the…
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Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on the EB-5 Program
By Laura Foote Reiff & Kristen W. Ng on
The first hearing of the second session of the 114th Congress on the topic of EB-5 was held in the Senate Judiciary Committee on Feb. 2, 2016. Witnesses included Nicholas…
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美国十七州“扣动扳机”——于联邦法庭起诉寻求禁止奥巴马政府“暂缓遣返”程序
By Laura Foote Reiff on
Posted in Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Following is the Chinese translation of a previously published blog:
包括德州总检察长在内的17个州日前在位于德州Brownsville的联邦地区法院提起诉讼， 请求判决奥巴马政府“暂缓遣返”程序违宪，并请求法院发出禁止令。信息来源
目前看来，诉讼瞄准的是奥巴马行政决定中的无证外籍人士，不涉及商业相关的其它行政决定。
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