On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will hold a listening session from 2 to 3 p.m. ET. The session is intended to allow interested stakeholders
Continue Reading USCIS to Hold EB-5 Reform Listening Session May 25
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.
The
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