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May 30, 2023

GAO report summary, part 2: EB-5 fraud and national security concerns

Processing times

Global Markets

Chinese EB-5 activity may be at a five-year peak thanks to the end of lockdowns and the Reform Act

Processing Times

GAO report summary, part 1: EB-5 filing, adjudication, and regional center trends

Legal Drama

EB-5 lawsuit over ski project moved to federal court; investor alleges kickbacks to immigration lawyers

Legal Drama

After years of lawsuits, the site of failed Chicago project will go to auction

Legal Drama

Washington developer must pay $11.5 million in interest to EB-5 investors for a 2013 loan

Commentary

IIUSA holds industry conference, shares the latest goals for the program

Politics & Policy

Senator: New Florida law restricting foreign ownership of real estate not meant to impact EB-5

Commentary

For hotel developers, EB-5 is both ‘quiet’ and ‘slow’ money

Politics & Policy

Can a pre-RIA regional center wind down and not pay any USCIS fees?

Processing Times

India retrogresses 14 months in June 2023 Visa Bulletin

Processing Times

How to address EB-5 adjudication delays: a guide to mandamus relief

Commentary

Despite hotel demand returning to 2019 levels, funding is still a challenge — EB-5 can help

Fraud

Florida immigration lawyer disbarred after failing to refund EB-5 investors for double-paid fees

Fraud

Miami’s immigration building sells for $23 million; defrauded EB-5 investors to get back some of their $50 million

Fraud

Judge says ex-Jay Peak president's $250,000 restitution will stand; Stenger appeals

Fraud

Supreme Court declines disgorgement challenge by EB-5 fraudsters

Processing Times

Oppenheim sees reserved categories staying ‘current’ on Visa Bulletin till mid-2024, talks Vietnam and pre-RIA rural projects

Processing Times

New 2022 data shows national unemployment rate decrease; EB-5 TEA threshold drops to 5.48%

Commentary

Concurrent filing may offer EB-5 applicants in-state tuition rates in some but not all states

Fraud

Defrauded Jay Peak investors to receive 22% of their EB-5 losses

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