Breaking News: U.S. Senate Passes EB-5 Regional Center Pilot Program Reauthorization Measure
U.S. Senate Passes Reauthorization of EB-5 Regional Center Pilot Program.
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How Would a Sunset of the EB-5 Regional Center Pilot Program Impact Applications Currently Under USCIS Review?
What will happen if the EB-5 Regional Center Pilot Program is not extended by Congress this fall? Kate Kalmykov discusses what will happen to pending EB-5 applications in this blog post.
I-9s and EB-5s: What’s the Connection?
Learn how Form I-9, which is often required by federal immigration officials to prove the employment eligibility of new hires, is relevant to the EB-5 visa program.
SEC Postpones Implementation of Rules Eliminating the Ban on General Solicitation
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairwoman recently revealed to Congress that the SEC will not be able to implement new rules for securities advertisements related to the JOBS Act.
Proving the Lawful Source of Funds
EB-5 investors must prove that their investment originated from a lawful source of funds. Although the documentation that an investor must provide to the USCIS to prove their lawful source of funds can differ from case to case, these pieces of evidence are generally submitted along with the EB-5 filing.
Temporary And Permanent Residency Visas
There are a number of visa options available for foreign nationals who wish to come to the United States for a short stay, for an extended duration, or for permanent residence.
Visas can be broken down into two general categories: (1) temporary visas, which allow foreign nationals who meet certain criteria to enter the United States for a specific purpose, and (2) permanent residency visas, which allow foreign nationals to enter the United States and remain there indefinitely or permanently.
Will There be Backlogs in the EB-5 Category?
The EB-5 visa program reserves 10,000 annual visas for those who participate in the program. There has been a surge in the number of applicants in recent years. However, will this surge equate with a backlog of available EB-5 visas?
Department of State Provides Data on EB-5 Visa Usage
The U.S. State Department has released data illustrating EB-5 visa usage to date. It appears that the visa category may become exhausted in the future.
Chinese Experiencing Rise in Wealth
As more Chinese enjoy a drastic increase in wealth, the penchant for luxury goods in China has starkly risen in recent years and more Chinese are seeking to spend their wealth abroad.
USCIS Will Offer Stakeholders Opportunity to Speak With EB-5 Staff Economists
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be giving its stakeholders the ability to speak with USCIS economists. These economists will address issues regarding the EB-5 tenant occupancy methodology.
