On the first day of his presidency, Joe Biden is sending to Congress his marker for an overhaul of the U.S. Immigration Laws. See link to summary here.
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Where Government Policies and Business Realities Converge
On the first day of his presidency, Joe Biden is sending to Congress his marker for an overhaul of the U.S. Immigration Laws. See link to summary here.
The…
Continue Reading New Biden Immigration Bill Announced on Day One of Administration
There have been a large number of developments in the field of immigration in 2020. Some were measures implemented in light of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic, and others were…
Continue Reading A Review of Immigration Changes in 2020
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…
Continue Reading New EB-5 Regulations: Winners and Losers
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…
Continue Reading Maintaining Eligibility for Permanent Residence for EB-5 Investors: Criminal Issues and Taxes
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 …
Continue Reading Maintaining Eligibility for Permanent Residence for EB-5 Investors: Termination of CPR Status
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…
Continue Reading USCIS Ombudsman Releases Annual Report to Congress
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…
Continue Reading Congressional Research Service Analyzes Validity of EB-5 Program Extension
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.
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Continue Reading The Visa Integrity and Security Act of 2016 and Possible Implications
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,…
Continue Reading Section-by-Section Summary of the Strong Visa Integrity Secures America Act
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…
Continue Reading The EB-5 Investment Coalition Will Host a Legislative Workshop in Washington, D.C. from April 12 through April 14, 2016