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“The Evolving Role of EB-5 Counsel” Considerations for Multi-Party Representation in EB-5 Deals
As the EB-5 market continues to mature, so will the quality and sophistication of the players and projects in this industry. As clients evolve, so must attorneys. Gone are the days when an EB-5 firm could focus on only one area (such as filing I-526 petitions)....
The Top Striving EB-5 Investor Markets
The EB-5 program is maintaining its development as the direction of immigrant investor markets continues to fuel growth in both established and newly emergent markets separated by Continent and Region.
Consider These Tips When Collecting Evidence for an EB-5 Application
In order to be eligible for an EB-5 immigrant visa through the USCIS for the purpose of business immigration, you are required to invest in a new commercial enterprise or in a regional center project that has or will create at least 10 full-time U.S. jobs. You are...
Come Meet David Hirson & Partners, LLP at the 2016 Global Investment Immigration Summit in Shanghai, China
Our firm is honored to join the 2016 Global Investment Immigration Summit on April 29-30, 2016 at the Shanghai Tower in Pudong, Shanghai, China. The event will be hosted one of China’s largest Immigration TV talk shows, Visalution, Study Abroad Magazine and The China...
Client Alert: Renewal Time – California TEA Designations Expire on April 30, 2016
As a reminder, Targeted Employment Area designations for the state California expire on April 30, 2016. Please see the following guidance from Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (“GO-Biz”) has issued the following guidance for new effective dates...
USCIS Visa Availability Process Made Quicker by DOS
Individuals, family members and foreign national immigrants, who are waiting to file their adjustment of status applications, can now receive their benefits earlier than before. According to The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the...
EB-5 Legislative Update Could Shrink Construction Finance Availability
Proposed changes to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program could create funding shortfalls in the commercial real estate finance market. An EB-5 legislative update currently moving through Congress would reauthorize the program, which expires September 30, 2015. Should...
US Immigration News: New Legislation and Changes Coming to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
What is the EB 5 Program? The EB 5 Visa was designed for individuals who invest in the US economy by creating jobs for a minimum number of employees, to receive a green card. The EB-5 program, also referred to as the Immigrant Investor Program, is set to sunset on...
Will the USCIS Temporary Hold Affect Your H-1B Visa Application?
Effective May 26, 2015, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will place a temporary hold on premium processing for H-1B visa applications. According to USCIS, the hold will last until July 27, 2015 and applies to the Form I-907, Request for...