On June 22, 2021, in the case of Behring Regional Center, LLC v. Chad Wolf, the U.S. District Court for California’s Northern District vacated the 2019 EB-5 Modernization Regulations (2019 Regulations). The 2019 Regulations originally increased the EB-5 minimum...
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Program Will Provide Opportunities for Foreign Entrepreneurs
The International Entrepreneur Parole Program is here to stay, now that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services department decided to remove a 2018 notice that recommended removing the program from the Department of Human Services. This program is designed to...
What is the future of the EB-5 visa program?
The EB-5 visa allows investors and immediate family members living in other countries to realize their own American dream. The program provides them permanent resident status without a sponsoring U.S. employer. Instead, they make a qualifying investment to build a...
The EB-5 investor program can help boost a struggling economy
The pandemic wreaked havoc on the U.S. economy that is now in search of recovery. Some see the EB-5 investor program as one of what will be many paths towards that goal. The history of the program reveals a track record of success in creating jobs and facilitating...
EB-5 Petitions and How to Minimize the Chance of Denial
Various reasons exist for an EB-5 petition denial. The simplest of mistakes or oversights can end the most promising and potentially successful business enterprises. As with anything related to visas, attention to detail is paramount to ensure enough money is going...
Failed EB-5 Project? Don’t Give Up. Here’s What You Can Do.
Our firm recently received good news: our client finally received approval of his Form I-829 petition after waiting almost a decade and enduring the EB-5 process. But this was not just any regular I-829 approval. The client came to us for help after his initial EB-5...
Can a Long-term Visa Program Stimulate a Struggling Economy?
The recent public health crisis resulted in many businesses being forced to shut down. With most U.S. citizens mandated to stay in their homes, economic development took a severe hit in nearly every industry. Questions as to how to get the economy back to...
For EB-5 investor visas: What should I know about capital?
Many people from overseas want to invest and establish a base in the United States. Given the many investment, education, and life opportunities available in the U.S., this is understandable. Still, there are factors that those seeking to get an EB-5 investor visa...
Positive impact of EB-5s on the U.S. economy in general and U.S. workers in particular
When Congress authorized the EB-5 investor visa program in 1990, the idea was to attract capital investments to the U.S. economy while encouraging foreign investors to create employment and jobs for U.S. workers. The program’s highest priorities are to facilitate the...
Entrepreneur Visa Guide: Comparing the Top Startup Visas
The United States offers a few visa options for entrepreneurs who either want to start a business in the United States or who want to invest in U.S. workers. Each visa has its requirements, benefits, and drawbacks. Our guide will discuss the different types of startup...