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. ...
e-Council Inc. is the only true, full-service, immigration concierge company. Whether directly working with our team of experts or through our network of trusted and vetted strategic partners, we are committed to seeing our clients through to successful visa approval. We help find and vet...
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)...
At e-Council Inc., we love what we do not just because it’s challenging and exciting, but because we are firm believers in the American Dream and helping to facilitate it for U.S. businesses and entrepreneurial immigrants, which while challenging is also incredibly rewarding. It’s a...
Getting an L-1 visa application approved has become more difficult in recent years. Both Republicans and Democrats are putting the immigration system under a microscope to look for ways to protect US workers and guard against a perceived increase in fraudulent visa applications.[1] In this...
Foreign investment into the United States economy continues to hold appeal for many wealthy immigrants. Those immigrants wishing to relocate and establish their life in the United States, as well as contribute to the economy of the United States through their capital investments, may consider...
The U.S. was the first country to recognize the State of Israel as an independent nation in 1948; and since then it has been the tiny but powerful country’s strongest ally – in more ways than one. Over the years, the two nations have forged...
One of the first questions that potential EB-5 applicants ask is: "How much do I need to invest in order to qualify for an EB-5 visa?” While the answer to this question is quite simple, it is often shrouded in confusion. In this article, we...
As the dust settles on one of the most contentious elections in U.S. history, there is significant uncertainty in terms of what to expect moving forward as President-elect Trump transitions to the White House. We are hearing from clients and colleagues, and observing in social...