For the second year in a row, DOS issues all unreserved visas

Jason Buback

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Since 2018, Jason has been editor of one of EB-5's most respected newsletters. Often working with immigration lawyers, he creates compelling content for investors and stakeholders. To stay on top of expert EB-5 thinking, he regularly attends the Immigration Lawyer Roundtable.

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For the second year in a row, DOS issues all unreserved visas

Jason Buback

Articles by Jason Buback

Cannabis company using EB-5 for $500 capital raise denies fraud allegations

Signature Bank, EB-5’s largest escrow agent, shuts down; government takes over and guarantees deposits

An examination of the Chinese EB-5 market: old challenges and new opportunities

Issuers and investors clash over changes to the EB-5 sustainment period — and the need for redeployment

New data increases number of high-unemployment TEAs

USCIS extends permanent residency 48 months past I-829 expiration

Former Jay Peak president says state ‘covered up’ $200 million fraud and lied about ‘auditor’ role in projects

Indian budget has 20% advance tax for EB-5 investments — but can be refunded later

Investors in foreclosed Hawaii EB-5 project forced to dismiss suit and go to arbitration

Judge says ’enough’ in Chicago EB-5 Carillon Tower lawsuit

New USCIS policy may prevent EB-5 children from ‘aging out’

What are the requirements for regional centers that are no longer raising capital?

As interest rates rise, developers will turn to EB-5 and build rural projects near major cities

USCIS to hold EB-5 stakeholder engagement, March 20, 2023

Charlie Oppenheim speaks on EB-5 visa numbers and expects USCIS to switch to final action dates soon

USCIS offers guidance to nonimmigrant workers with terminated employment; EB-5 and adjustment of status is one solution

USCIS releases new form for EB-5 promoters

As South Africa faces economic and political instability, second residency in U.S. is attractive to many

Pre-Reform Act Chinese investors launch lawsuit arguing they should qualify for reserved visas

Oakland businessman sentenced to 16 months in prison for EB-5 fraud with multiple projects