Kate is a frequent writer and sought after speaker on various EB-5 matters, having presented throughout the United States and around the world as a lawyer practicing immigration law with the international law firm Greenberg Traurig (GT). She is currently serving on the Editorial Board of EB5 Investors Magazine, as the author of the EB5investors.com column “Kate’s Corner,” and the Editor of GT’s EB-5 Insights blog. Kate’s Corner is a forum for up-to-date information pertaining to the multi-faceted EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. Frequent topics include: regional centers; source of funds matters; determining targeted employment areas (TEAs); analysis of memorandum issued by USCIS; securities issues; real estate development and trends; comprehensive immigration reform; legislative updates; non-immigration visa options; green card processing; and more.
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New TEA Policy from the State of California
EB-5 investors, under the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, may now begin to apply for Targeted Employment Area desgination for EB-5 projects.
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Jennifer Hermansky
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USCIS to Host Teleconference for EB-5 Stakeholders on February 26, 2015
USCIS will debut its EB-5 Interactive Series on Feb. 26, featuring informational teleconferences for EB-5 stakeholders.
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Cory A Richards
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Post EB-5 Approval Considerations: Consular Processing versus Adjustment of Status
The final stage of the permanent residence immigration process is either an application to adjust status to permanent residence filed or an application for an immigrant visa at a U.S. consulate overseas. Read on to find out more about these processes and what EB-5 circumstances work best for each.
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Dillon Colucci
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India Loosens Currency Control Restrictions, Paving the Way for Easier EB-5 Investment
With the foreign remittance cap increased to $250,000, EB-5 investment for Indian residents will be easier.
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Nelson Lee
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I-829 Processing Woes Continue
Continued I-829 adjudication issues, e.g. missing receipt notices, will be even more problematic when filing volume increases.
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Matthew T Galati
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Does USCIS Require Hard Evidence of Model Derived Direct Jobs?
Is hard evidence of model derived direct jobs required at the I-829 stage? Learn about interpreting this Policy Memo ambiguity.
Read More Jennifer Hermansky
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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.
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USCIS Debuts New and Improved Website Including Better Case Status and E-Request Tools
USCIS’s online Case Status tool now provides more info and the E-Request tool allows for submitting case inquiries.
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Sylvia Sobczyk
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USCIS Publishes Adjudication Data Updates for I-526 and I-829 Petitions
USCIS released updated adjudication data for I-526 and I-829 petitions from 2008 to end of fiscal year 2014.
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Jeanette Ynfante
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A Pledge to Executive Action on Immigration Reform in the Absence of Legislation
In light of Congress’ failure to act, President Obama has affirmed he will use his executive authority for immigration reform.
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