travel ban

Individual investors from affected countries have sought clarity about how the June 4, 2025, Presidential Proclamation would impact their ability to travel to the United States for investment activities, property management, or immigration through investment programs. Unlike corporate entities with legal departments and immigration counsel, individual investors may require additional support to navigate complex policy changes effectively.
Continue Reading Travel Ban Creates New Considerations for Individual Investors: State Department Guidance Provides Clarity on Available Options

On June 4, 2025, President Trump issued a presidential proclamation introducing travel restrictions for both immigrants and nonimmigrants from certain countries. EB-5 visas are not included among the “exceptions” outlined in the proclamation.
Continue Reading Overview of the June 4 Travel Ban and Potential Implications for EB-5 Investors

On Dec. 4, 2017, the Supreme Court issued an order allowing President Trump’s Proclamation on Travel Ban to go fully into effect. With certain exceptions, this ban places entry restriction on nationals of eight countries – Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen. As previously reported, in September a U.S. District Judge in Hawaii blocked the Proclamation from taking effect, except for nationals of North Korea and Venezuela. On Nov. 13, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily put part of the lower court’s ruling on hold, allowing the Proclamation to take effect, but only for those individuals from the impacted countries who do not have bona fide ties to the United States.
Continue Reading Supreme Court Issues Order Allowing Full Implementation of Proclamation