This is an opinion piece adapted from ILW’s article, “Wishful Rumors,” that was published in an email blast on November 15, 2019. November 21, 2019 marks the beginning of following new rules for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. Some rumors have been circulating...
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Month: May 2020
USCIS Changing Immigration Application Fees
In November 2019, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) rolled out new rate plans for virtually all of its services, including immigrant, nonimmigrant, citizenship, and other related fees. These new fees are expected to go into effect in early 2020....
New Rules for Targeted Employment Area (TEA) Designations in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Modernization regulation went into effect on November 21, 2019. This regulation made significant changes to the EB-5 industry. These changes include: 1. Significant increases in minimum investment levels: Minimum investment levels...
The Process for U.S. Employers to Permanently Hire a Foreign Worker
Foreign workers provide meaningful value to U.S. employers. When an employer wants to hire a foreign worker, using the PERM labor certification program is one of the most common ways an employer can accomplish that goal. The PERM process allows U.S. employers a means...