A Recap of the December 5, 2014 USCIS EB-5 Public Engagement
The EB-5 stakeholder conference call addressed the program’s growth and IIPO response, source of funds issues, and more.
The EB-5 stakeholder conference call addressed the program’s growth and IIPO response, source of funds issues, and more.
USCIS’s online Case Status tool now provides more info and the E-Request tool allows for submitting case inquiries.
USCIS released updated adjudication data for I-526 and I-829 petitions from 2008 to end of fiscal year 2014.
In light of Congress’ failure to act, President Obama has affirmed he will use his executive authority for immigration reform.
B-category NIVs, and F, M, or J visas, will be now be valid for up to 10 years and 5 years, respectively.
The DOS expects EB-5 visa retrogression to occur in July 2015, which will result in a July 2013 priority date cut-off.
Limited regional center decisions grant I-924 approval, but only approve certain parts of the I-924 application.
Cross-chargeability provides a possible recourse for Chinese EB-5 applicants affected by retrogression.
Extended EB-5 loan terms due to visa retrogression will further delay a developer’s exit from an EB-5 loan.
New Democrat Coalition Taskforce Pushes for Immigration Reform