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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U.S. and China Extending Visas for Short-Term Business Travelers, Tourists, and Students
B-category NIVs, and F, M, or J visas, will be now be valid for up to 10 years and 5 years, respectively.
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Cory A Richards
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DOS Predicts July 2013 Cut-Off Date for EB-5 Visa Category
The DOS expects EB-5 visa retrogression to occur in July 2015, which will result in a July 2013 priority date cut-off.
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Dillon Colucci
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EB-5 IIPO Issuing “Limited” Regional Center Decisions
Limited regional center decisions grant I-924 approval, but only approve certain parts of the I-924 application.
Read More Dillon Colucci
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What Is Cross-Chargeability and How Does It Impact Chinese EB-5 Applicants?
Cross-chargeability provides a possible recourse for Chinese EB-5 applicants affected by retrogression.
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Catharine Yen
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The EB-5 Loan Model and Visa Retrogression
Extended EB-5 loan terms due to visa retrogression will further delay a developer’s exit from an EB-5 loan.
Read More Dillon Colucci
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Chinese EB-5 Investment Slows in Wake of You Hui Tong Controversy
Mainland Chinese seek alternatives to transferring EB-5 funds after suspension of Bank of China’s You Hui Tong program.
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Matthew T Galati
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Greenberg Traurig and EB5 Investors Magazine Schedule Webinar to Address Visa Retrogression and the Impact on Chinese EB-5 Applicants
Greenberg Traurig and EB5 Investors Magazine will host a complimentary webinar to keep EB-5 stakeholders informed.
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Kate Kalmykov
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Common Issues in I-829 Processing
USCIS needs to address these issues in I-829 processing as EB-5 petitions continue to grow in volume.
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Update on Canada’s Terminated Immigrant Investor Program: Fees and Investment Returned to Investors Who Had Pending Applications
Canada’s termination of its immigrant investment program may leave some in a bind.
Read More Catharine Yen
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U.S. Department of State Announcement: EB-5 Visa Category Unavailable for Chinese Nationals for the Remainder of FY-2014
EB5 Visas Unavailable for Chinese Nationals…
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Christian Triantaphyllis
