On July 12, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the expansion of the myProgress tool in USCIS online accounts. This expansion includes the addition of Form I-765 (Application
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Department of Homeland Security Provides Information Related to EB-5 Integrity Fund
On March 1, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security posted a Federal Register notice providing information related to the EB-5 Integrity Fund. See Notice of EB-5 Regional Center Integrity Fund…
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On June 9, 2021, USCIS issued three new Policy Alerts in the USCIS Policy Manual. These updates support Executive Order (EO) 14012, “Restoring Faith in Our Legal Immigration Systems…
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USCIS Issues New Redeployment Guidance
On July 24, 2020, USCIS issued a Policy Alert titled “Clarifying Guidance for Deployment of Capital in Employment-Based Fifth Preference (EB-5) Category.” The Policy Alert outlines those changes that USCIS…
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New Leadership at USCIS; Former VA AG Ken Cuccinelli Named Acting Director
Former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli has been appointed acting director of USCIS, replacing Acting Director Koumans. Director Koumans replaced Director Cissna on June 3 as acting director.
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USCIS Names Acting Director as Director Cissna Exits After Posting Metrics Report
USCIS Deputy Director Mark Koumans has been appointed acting director following L. Francis Cissna’s departure. Mr. Koumans has experience in Custom Border Protection and the U.S. Foreign Service.
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Revised I-526 Form Now Available
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that revised versions of the I-526, Immigrant Petition for Alien Entrepreneur is now available for use.
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Cory Richards Publishes “USCIS’ May 30, 2013 Policy Memorandum Effect on Pending Federal Cases” on EB5Investors.com
Cory Richards recently authored an article on EB5investors.com’s blog entitled “USCIS’ May 30, 2013 Policy Memorandum Effect on Pending Federal Cases”. The article analyzes the recent Policy Memorandum issued by…
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USCIS Moves Guangzhou Field Office
The USCIS has moved the Guangzhou field office to the new U.S. Consulate General facility in the Zhujiang New Town area. Beginning today, all USCIS will be provided at this…
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A Conversation with USCIS
By: James Cormie
On May 23, 2013, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services will hold a “conversation” regarding the implementation of the new Electronic Immigration System (ELIS). ELIS will transform…
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