Visa Classification Description USCIS administers the EB-5 program, created by Congress in 1990 to stimulate the U.S. economy through job creation and capital investment by foreign investors. Under a program initially enacted as a pilot in 1992, and regularly reauthorized since then, investors may also qualify...
On February 15, 2019, following the longest U.S. government shutdown in history, President Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 thereby averting a further government shutdown. The spending bill funds the federal government and extended the EB-5 Regional Center Program authorization through September 30, 2019. ...
Throughout its history, the United States was built on the backs of immigrants who packed up their entire lives, traversed thousands of miles, and settled down for a fresh start (see Finding Your Silver Lining in the Business Immigration Process for further information). They came...
It is no secret that under the current administration, immigration is a hot topic and designated as one of the priorities for change during the next four years. Not surprisingly, at the beginning of this month, Republican Senators Tom Cotton (Arkansas) and David Perdue (Georgia)...
Business immigration programs are complex and competitive, necessitating a level of expertise to successfully negotiate the processes. Potential investors and other immigrants are often unfamiliar with the legal requirements, financial requirements, and government regulations that are all part of the process. It takes just one...
Navigating the complex EB-5 process can be challenging and time-consuming. Assembling the right team of experts – including attorneys, analysts, researchers, economists, and business plan writers – can make all the difference to Regional Centers, project developers, business owners, franchisors, and investors alike. The industry...