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EB-5 Insights
I-924 Processing Times Reduced to 4 Months
In a welcome bit of news for the EB-5 industry, USCIS released updated processing times dated as of April 30, 2014 which show USCIS is processing I-924 applications in approximately…
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EB-5 Conference
From Wright Johnson:2014 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EB-5 CONFERENCEJoin EB5Investors.com and EB5 Investor Magazine as they host the third annual Southern California EB-5 Conference on July 21, 2014. This all-day conference is…
EB-5 Insights
The EB-5 Legislative Chorus Grows Stronger as Additional Legislation is Introduced
Representatives Aaron Schock (R-IL) and Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) introduced H.R. 4659, the EB-5 Act on May 14, 2014. This bill would permanently authorize the EB-5 Regional Center Program and eliminate per country…
EB-5 Insights
USCIS Invites EB-5 Stakeholders to Participate in USCIS Idea Community
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites Stakeholders to participate in a new online tool called the USCIS Idea Community, where they can share ideas and opinions related to the…
EB-5 Insights
Update on USCIS Processing of EB-5 Petitions from Washington, DC Program Office
We previously blogged that in responding to RFEs and NOIDs on a Form I-526 or I-924, it appears that traceable mail, including FedEx and UPS deliveries, are delivered first to…
EB-5 Insights
EB-5 Investors and the Form I-94
After an EB-5 Investor receives an I-526 Petition approval, they will either file a Form I-485, Adjustment of Status, or apply for an immigrant visa abroad. EB-5 Investors who receive…
EB-5 Insights
Fee-based foreign finders and SEC/FINRA registration requirements
By William Mack
In connection with an EB-5 program, foreign investors are offered a special subset of private funds and securities offerings made through regional centers and non-regional centers approved by the USCIS.…
EB-5 Insights
Update on EB-5 Visa Numbers
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is reporting to members that on Monday April 21, 2014 Mr. Charlie Oppenheim of the Department of State's Visa Office (VO) spoke to AILA…
EB-5 Insights
USCIS Schedules EB-5 Stakeholder Teleconference for April 23rd
By Laura Foote Reiff ‡, Rebecca B. Schechter ‡
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will hold an EB-5 Stakeholder Teleconference on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 from 2:30pm to 4:00pm (EST). Stakeholders are invited to participate telephonically to discuss…
Inside Business Immigration
USCIS Schedules EB-5 Stakeholder Teleconference for April 23rd
By Laura Foote Reiff ‡, Rebecca B. Schechter ‡
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will hold an EB-5 Stakeholder Teleconference on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 from 2:30pm to 4:00pm (EST). Stakeholders are invited to participate telephonically to discuss…