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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Police in China Crackdown on Chinese Emigrants Who Do Not Cancel Their Hukou
Police in the People’s Republic of China are cracking down on Chinese emigrants who do not cancel their “hukou,” or household registration. This new government enforcement is certainly something to note for citizens of China planning on applying for the EB-5 program and other visa applications.
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Cory A Richards
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2015 is Fast Approaching: Understanding the Pilot Program and What Happens in Case of Program Non-Renewal
The Immigrant Investment Pilot Program is going through changes. In 2015 and beyond, the program looks forward to being renewed.
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Catharine Yen
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I-924 Processing Times Update
Processing times for I-924 applications have been reduced and are consistent with USCIS’ stated goal of four months.
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Dillon Colucci
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Income Taxes in Vietnam
Vietnamese investors filing EB-5 I-526 petitions should be aware of past changes in Vietnamese tax policy.
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Kate Kalmykov
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New Non-Precedent EB-5 AAO Decisions in May 2014
Recent non-precedent EB-5 AAO decisions reveal the importance of source of funds documentation.
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What the “At Risk” Requirement Means for Investor’s Funds
Learn why capital invested by EB-5 investors must qualify as an “at risk” investment.
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Narrow Focus of Schock Bill Provides Viable Alternative
See how the latest EB-5 reform legislation would alter the program.
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Adjustment of Status Versus Consular Processing for EB-5 Investors
After an I-526 approval, EB-5 investors must be aware of what step to take next in their path to U.S. residency.
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Seth Joseph
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The Cost of an EB-5 Petition
The cost of an EB-5 petition goes well beyond the capital investment.
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Recent USCIS Processing Times Report Shows a Step in the Right Direction
USCIS appears to be fulfilling its promise of lowering processing times.
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