WR Immigration Podcast: Chatting with Charlie: February EB-5 Investor Visa Outlook

Feb 22, 2023 | Investor Visas, Podcast

WR Immigration Director of Visa Consulting Charlie Oppenheim and Partner Joey Barnett update on the outlook for investor visas.

Learning Topics Include:
– Review of 2022 Visa Report
– March 2023 Visa Bulletin
– Concurrent Filing Strategies

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