EB-5 Update (Vietnamese, Chinese, and Korean Translation)
Many were concerned because the EB-5 Regional Center program expires [...]
The “Red Combo Card” Option for EB-5 Indian Nationals – Will It Work?
By: Bernard Wolfsdorf and Joseph Barnett The threat of long visa [...]
7 New Things to Know about EB-5 Visa Waiting Lines (Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean Translation)
On April 23, 2018, Mr. Charlie Oppenheim, Chief, Immigrant Visa [...]
3 Things We learned from the USCIS Ombudsman 2018 Annual Report Regarding the Proposed Regulations and EB-5 Waiting Lines
By Joey Barnett & Bernard Wolfsdorf The USCIS Ombudsman, which [...]
EB-5 Project Restructuring and Priority Date Retention
EB-5 success stories often occur but are rarely publicized. On the other hand, news about “failing” EB-5 projects, or the involvement of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), or lawsuits brought by EB-5 investors against project developers or Regional Centers attract readership and are aplenty.
Vietnam EB-5 Retrogression Now a Reality: 5 Things to Know
Vietnam retrogression has now occurred and only Vietnamese EB-5 applicants who filed before July 22, 2014 will be eligible to receive an EB-5 immigrant visa. However, starting October 1, 2018, we expect the Vietnam Final Action Date to be sometime in 2015 or 2016.
Regulations v. Legislation – On the Brink of EB-5 Reform
Recent tweets from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) indicate that administrative changes to the EB-5 Program are a priority in Fiscal Year 2018. It now appears almost certain the proposed regulations from over one year ago will be finalized very soon.
Five Things You Need to Know About EB-5 Visa Backlog – (Vietnamese and English)
5 things you need to know about the EB-5 visa backlogs
Impact of Marriage (and Divorce) during the EB-5 Process
These events such as marriage or divorce can significantly impact your case. Since the EB-5 process is often a long journey, these questions seem to be coming up more often.
EB-5 Regional Center Program Expected to be Extended to September 30, 2018
An extension of the EB-5 Regional Center Program to September 30, 2018 is expected to be signed into law by President Trump this week.