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October 2024 Visa Bulletin: significant progress for legacy Chinese and Indian investors
For the second year in a row, DOS issues all unreserved visas
How to choose the right EB-5 lawyer
U.S. permanent residency by investment
FY 2024 Q1 data: strong EB-5 processing continues
When Should EB-5 Investors Be Notified of a Potential Problem?
Investor group meets a second time with CIS Ombudsman’s Office to discuss more fair EB-5 policies and processing
The top EB-5 stories in 2024 could include processing, increased FOIA requests, and more denials and suspensions
Bipartisan bill aims to create regional center committee to advise USCIS on how to improve the EB-5 program
March 2024 Visa Bulletin: no EB-5 movement
The US is considering giving India treaty-country status, which would enable Indians to pursue E-2 visas
After serving prison term, former Jay Peak president is helping the receiver try to sell the property
Q4 FY 2023 EB-5 data is good news for the industry: new filings and processing totals continue to rise
USCIS is hiking up EB-5 filing fees on April 1, 2024
Consular processing improves globally 23.6% in FY 2023; no unreserved EB-5 visas wasted
January 2024 Visa Bulletin: India's EB-5 unreserved date advances 2 years, China advances 2 months
I-829 petition denial: why it happens and what to do
U.S. national unemployment rate falls; EB-5 TEA threshold drops to 5%
Hotel developers face higher interest rates in 2024, look to EB-5 as a cheaper funding source
SEC charges NY businessman with fraud and unregistered sales of EB-5 investment; veteran immigration lawyer also charged
The State of Texas wants to take over a 5,000-acre park purchased with EB-5 money
Chinese EB-5 investors in Florida project settle claims with developer Mastroianni night before trial
Developer of Brooklyn’s Pacific Park defaults; auction set for January
Florida hotel developer who defrauded EB-5 investors starts prison sentence
African EB-5 interest is growing
E-2 visa to Green Card: EB-5 is the answer
USCIS issues vital guidance: what it means for regional centers and investors
Projecting the number of EB-5 reserved visas over the next 3 years
Indian EB-5 investor accuses Florida immigration attorney of malpractice and acting as unregistered securities broker
$57 million EB-5 lawsuit by Chinese investors dismissed; judge says lack of English skills no excuse for not understanding subscription agreements
Vermont’s Kingdom Con fraud settlement sounds like a con too: lawyers get $5.5 million, many EB-5 investors to get only $1,000 each
October Visa Bulletin: India’s unreserved final action date jumps forward 20 months; Date for Filing chart now used
USCIS is failing to properly implement the RIA, IIUSA tells ombudsman; group wants regular meetings with the agency
USCIS clarifies policy update that can protect many more derivative children applicants from ‘aging out’
Regional center challenges USCIS requirement to reapply for designation in order to sponsor new projects
Q2 FY 2023 EB-5 data: I-526E filings continue to increase, processing efficiency up 83%
USCIS approves multiple rural EB-5 I-526E petitions in under 3 months
India to postpone tax that will impact EB-5 investors
Fund administration adds peace of mind for EB-5 investors
USCIS introduces an online tool to reschedule biometric appointments
August 2023 Visa Bulletin remains the same
Chinese investors try a second time to get some of their capital back from EB-5 developer
More efficient EB-5 processing introduced for pre-RIA I-526 petitions as of July 2023
EB-5 can bolster post-COVID economic recovery — but more visas are needed
Oppenheim explains recent Indian retrogression, hopeful for positive change in October
State of Vermont makes a final settlement with all 850 defrauded EB-5 investors — for pennies on the dollar
Ease of doing business in countries like the U.S. drives the migration of Indian millionaires
Florida draws South Africans thanks to a familiar climate and business opportunities, including farming
Will more Turks leave their unstable homeland for the U.S.?
Supreme court declines to challenge records exemption that allows Vermont to hide state involvement in Jay Peak fraud
How EB-5 investors should prepare for a visa interview
Q1 FY 2023 processing stats: I-526 filings surge, processing totals dip slightly
USCIS job postings inspire hope of better EB-5 processing, guidance, and service
Injunction filed on Florida foreign land ownership law that may have EB-5 implications
Multiple options allow F-1 students to stay in the U.S. after graduation, including EB-5
The State of Vermont settles with 8 EB-5 investors, avoids testimony of former Governor; settlement with hundreds of investors may come
Florida golf resort, funded in part by EB-5, approved for bankruptcy sale
An economist’s perspective on job creation and TEAs after the RIA
July visa bulletin remains the same
Judge denies pre-RIA investors hoping to qualify for reserved visas
Developer files for bankruptcy protection the day before the auction of the Chicago property
Developer defaults on $157 million EB-5 loan for LA mega-project
Washington waterfront EB-5 project put in receivership
Burke Mountain resort receives offer; receiver hopes to hold an auction for the fraud-mired property
EB-5 infrastructure projects hold great promise — but also great uncertainty right now
GAO report summary part 3: USCIS data collection on EB-5 fraud and national security must evolve
Chinese EB-5 activity may be at a five-year peak thanks to the end of lockdowns and the Reform Act
Senator: New Florida law restricting foreign ownership of real estate not meant to impact EB-5
IIUSA holds industry conference, shares the latest goals for the program
For hotel developers, EB-5 is both ‘quiet’ and ‘slow’ money
Washington developer must pay $11.5 million in interest to EB-5 investors for a 2013 loan
After years of lawsuits, the site of failed Chicago project will go to auction
EB-5 lawsuit over ski project moved to federal court; investor alleges kickbacks to immigration lawyers
GAO report summary, part 2: EB-5 fraud and national security concerns
Can a pre-RIA regional center wind down and not pay any USCIS fees?
India retrogresses 14 months in June 2023 Visa Bulletin
Despite hotel demand returning to 2019 levels, funding is still a challenge — EB-5 can help
Florida immigration lawyer disbarred after failing to refund EB-5 investors for double-paid fees
Miami’s immigration building sells for $23 million; defrauded EB-5 investors to get back some of their $50 million
Judge says ex-Jay Peak president's $250,000 restitution will stand; Stenger appeals
Supreme Court declines disgorgement challenge by EB-5 fraudsters
Oppenheim sees reserved categories staying ‘current’ on Visa Bulletin till mid-2024, talks Vietnam and pre-RIA rural projects
New 2022 data shows national unemployment rate decrease; EB-5 TEA threshold drops to 5.48%
Concurrent filing may offer EB-5 applicants in-state tuition rates in some but not all states
Defrauded Jay Peak investors to receive 22% of their EB-5 losses
Open letter to USCIS official blasts lack of I-526E receipt data and ‘ignorant and dangerous’ comment about Visa Bulletin
Houston moving towards adaptive reuse of old buildings; creative financing, like EB-5, is needed
Yahoo refuses to give up fraudster’s emails in EB-5 lawsuit
Trial of American accused of EB-5 fraud in Nigeria delayed due to lawyer’s car troubles
GAO report summary, part 1: EB-5 filing, adjudication, and regional center trends
How to address EB-5 adjudication delays: a guide to mandamus relief
The EB-5 ‘engagement’ that wasn’t: ignoring sustainment question is a ‘failure by USCIS’
EB-5 can help rebuild a territory devastated by disaster, like Puerto Rico
Indians studying abroad at a 6-year high; EB-5 offers many benefits for students
Wealthy Filipinos are thinking more about their children’s education and investors visas
May 2023 Visa Bulletin: China advances 2 months
Critics say DeSantis bill on Chinese land ownership in Florida is ‘discriminatory’ and will prohibit EB-5 investment
EB-5 and cannabis: despite ‘illegal’ federal classification, it can work
Investor group files 2nd FOIA lawsuit against USCIS over Vietnamese denials
American Immigration Council: U.S. immigration agencies have a ‘problem with transparency’
EB-5 developer's attorney may face sanctions for not properly vetting investor-settlement loan
EB-5 project involving former immigration building in Miami becomes an immigration disaster
COVID sinks plans for 17-acre Seattle lakefront project funded with $100 million of EB-5 money
EB-5 fraudsters want Supreme Court to recalculate disgorgement sum; SEC disagrees
Ex-Jay Peak president says new evidence shows state is to blame for EB-5 fraud, wants relief from $250,000 restitution order
Options abound for laid-off H-1B visa workers, including EB-5 and switching lead-applicant status to spouse
EB-5 investor group files amicus brief to help investor mandamus lawsuits; court outcome could be critical precedent
EB-5 investors fail to post $100 million bond to block foreclosure on giant LA project
Creators of Summit Series celebrity conferences tried to build utopia in the mountains with EB-5 money — but the plan ends in failure and lawsuits
Fraud battle over Chicago EB-5 project drags on; investor legal team claims tens of millions diverted to hidden accounts
The state of EB-5 in Taiwan in 2023: cause for cautious optimism
Banking failures and EB-5: the way forward in 2023
The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act: where we are one year later in 2023
DHS argues against investor lawsuit that demands reserved visas for pre-RIA investors
Can a new direct investor join a pre-RIA project that already has investors?
USCIS publishes new I-956, I-526 and I-526E forms; removes biometrics requirement for new investors
EB-5 funding in the restoration of historic U.S. buildings can benefit developers and investors
FY 2022 Visa Office report: EB-5 consular processing suffered, petitioners adjusting status benefited
An examination of the Vietnamese EB-5 market: excitement and challenges
USCIS now collecting EB-5 regional center fees for Integrity Fund
Which EB-5 regional centers must pay the Integrity Fund fee?
Tech layoffs hit Indian H-1B holders hard: ‘absolutely harrowing’
EB-5 investor group: USCIS proposed fee increase are a ‘disconnect with reality’
EB-5 Investor suing lawyer for conflict of interest and malpractice has claims dismissed for being too late
Developer of West Palm Beach resort files for Chapter 11 same day as $95 million foreclosure judgment
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
USCIS March Visa Bulletin reveals 16-month retrogression for Indian EB-5 investors
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’
An examination of the Chinese EB-5 market: old challenges and new opportunities
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
Regional center says EB-5 investors who claimed they didn’t know what they were signing are ‘lying’
2 Miami properties paid for with EB-5 capital to be auctioned off
Q4 FY 2022 EB-5 processing numbers continue to improve; investor petition denials higher than approvals
USCIS proposes much higher EB-5 filing fees to pay for more staff and to spend significantly more time per application
Feds seek 4 years in prison for California EB-5 con artist
Disbarred lawyer hit with new investor EB-5 fraud lawsuit
New regulations and global uncertainty spur interest in EB-5
3 choices for developers who need an EB-5 regional center
Questions and answers about post-RIA EB-5 forms
USCIS undecided on what will happen to pre-RIA EB-5 projects and regional centers that don’t file an I-956
Indian and Middle Eastern EB-5 source of funds: an immigration lawyer speaks to the challenges and solutions
H-1B visa holder and recently laid off? EB-5 may be the answer.
Indian EB-5 investors and the Reform and Integrity Act: an immigration lawyer’s perspective
Who should be seen as an EB-5 ‘promoter’ and what are their requirements?
RIA makes ‘momentous change’ to requirement for time needed to keep EB-5 capital at risk
EB-5 FY 2022 Q3 processing data: I-526 numbers continue to improve but still a long way off from 2020 highs
EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act compliance for regional centers
Top EB-5 lawyers discuss I-526e processing times: standard, priority, and expedited
'Comments from Robert C. Divine for USCIS EB-5 Forms' & 'Supplementary Comments of Robert Divine for I-956G and I-956K, as well as I-526E'
Did USCIS use all available employment-based visas for FY 2022?
USCIS publishes draft of EB-5 promoter registration form; responsibilities and questions abound
Jay Peak, site of biggest EB-5 fraud ever, finally sold — for $76 million
Texas businessman accused of defrauding EB-5 investors argues there is no proof
Developers of Chicago tower project agree to pay $27.5 million to EB-5 investors
Biden commission recommends improved Green Card processing, says USCIS will hire 200 to 500 new officers
Oppenheim says country caps apply to set-asides — far fewer reserved visas will go to those who need them
Compliance with the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022: Requirements and Considerations
EB-5 rural investment project, Western Energy
Checklist of contents of regional center compliance policies and procedures manual under EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act
California lawyer disbarred after EB-5 scam, must forfeit 7 properties worth over $20 million
Developer who misappropriated investors funds permanently barred from EB-5
Visa Bulletin: India no longer ‘current’ in unreserved category and China regresses 9 months
For the first time in years, USCIS announces EB-5 stakeholder engagement with live Q&A
USCIS invites public comment on new EB-5 forms, offers estimated applicants and hours of work for each form
100s of Chinese investors file suit to force government to stop wastage of EB-5 visas
EB-5 lawsuit settlement: previously approved regional centers back in business, new investors can file now
I didn’t want EB-5 reauthorization in January — but now I’m glad
2022 EB-5: rural advantages help businesses and investors
Fund administration or annual audits — both satisfy EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act compliance requirements, but are they equal?
As Vietnam’s economy and number of millionaires grow, so does its need for global migration — and EB-5
Spending bill adds provision to rollover unused visas — including EB-5
USCIS removes references to 'repealed' EB-5 regional centers in Q&A — a sign that the fight is over?
New York pair defrauded EB-5 investors, promised access to politicians, and used investor money to make illegal political donations
Will increased RIA compliance costs price smaller EB-5 projects out of the market?
State drops charges against 4th man involved in $93 million Vermont EB-5 fraud
Mega developer Mastroianni settles claims, avoids class action suit from 199 EB-5 investors
New York developer accused of using investor money to buy 3 mansions
Hearing held to consider restraining order on EB-5 recertification requirement
4 members of Congress request that USCIS forego recertification of past regional centers
June Visa Bulletin: China no longer ‘current’ in unreserved direct EB-5 category
Did Chicago developer know a loan to pay settlement to EB-5 investors was a scam?
Jay Peak’s Stenger starts prison term, says he regrets not paying more attention to EB-5 fraud
2022 trends for the migration of the wealthy
What the RIA legislation requires of EB-5 promoters
Leaked USCIS data: EB-5 processing progresses but still way behind
Preliminary injunction puts EB-5 regional centers back in business
What’s going on with EB-5 in 2022? What’s the future?
New EB-5 regional center application I-956 is far more open-ended, will likely result in RFEs for all applicants
Quiros, Jay Peak EB-5 fraud mastermind, sentenced to 5 years for biomedical ‘ghost’ project
India has 10-year EB-5 backlog in 2022
Concurrent filing: EB-5 investors can enjoy Green Card benefits before getting a Green Card
New USCIS Q&A: All existing EB-5 regional centers have become decommissioned; new regional center designation now requires approval of new form I-956
Answers to reauthorization questions
5 goals on the political agenda for EB-5 in 2022 and beyond
New EB-5 legislation is a big win for rural businesses, communities & investors
EB-5 investor requirements
The U.S. green card by investment process
Nigerian EB-5 investors & the travel ban: solutions & optimism
Congress approves spending bill with five-year EB-5 reauthorization and major program changes
What would a Biden or Trump win mean for EB-5?
Navigating The New World Of Targeted Employment Areas (TEAs)
An introduction to E-2 visas: the fast-track in to the U.S.
Wired for success: are investments in tech companies suitable for EB-5?
USCIS loses appeal of landmark decision: EB-5 investors can use unsecured loans as investment capital
The South African EB-5 market and its unique perspective
Could Chinese EB-5 waits now be as short as 6-8 years?
Oppenheim speech: EB-5 could lose then gain visas; India is ‘current’ and may not face retrogression ‘in the foreseeable future’
Do jobs need to be sustained for two years to satisfy EB-5 program requirements?
Construction stops after California residential and retail EB-5 project hit with bankruptcy and lawsuits
USCIS ‘illegal’ I-829 processing times, combined with COVID-19 issues, can leave some families without evidence of lawful status
I-526 FY 2019 Q2 stats: filings, approvals & processing way, way down
Expedited requests: show USCIS objective evidence — and pull on their heart strings
Charlie Oppenheim: employment-based visa total will be at an all-time high in FY 2022
Current version of EB–5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022: some key elements
Round 3: response to lawyers’ critique of article saying the Regional Center Program should stay expired
3 Top Lawyers Talk Expedited EB-5 Processing in 2022
Grandfathering and regional center reauthorization are separate issues; big-city developers are ‘dominating’ the EB-5 discussion with Congress
Immigration lawyers discuss the issue of grandfathering past EB-5 investors
EB-5 investor group meets with Congressional staff, sees 'no urgency for reauthorization'
6 immigration lawyers reflect on 2021 — and predict 2022 and beyond for EB-5
Developer, beset by EB-5 fraud lawsuit, hopes to sell equity in Hawaii project for $50 million
Continuing resolution keeps EB-5 reauthorization at bay until at least late February
EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2020: IIUSA believes it’s positive and a stepping stone to more visas
DHS drops appeal of Behring lawsuit — $500,000 EB-5 investments will stick around
2021 sees ‘dramatic increase’ in EB-5 investment from United Arab Emirates
Is “Ghost Hotel” In A New York State Village Just A Scam To Lure EB-5 Investors?
Just 32% of available FY 2020 EB-5 visas used; COVID-19 largely to blame
Will ambitious industry-consensus reauthorization text be attached to a December appropriations bill?
The EB-5 Regional Center Program should stay expired as a better alternative already exists
EB-5 direct investing is alive and well at $500,000: Watch webinar and read panelist Q&A
USCIS avoids August 30 furlough of 70% of staff — but at a price
White House seeks reauthorization of EB-5 Regional Center Program
AILA opposes revised fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act, supports RELIEF Act as the answer for removing country caps
New EB-5 priority date retention explained & who it helps most
Hong Kong is a top EB-5 market — with one in three residents looking to emigrate
USCIS consolidates discretionary analysis policy — how it applies to EB-5
EB-5 market trends thus far in 2020 — and what’s on the horizon
When patience is no longer a virtue: mandamus filing as a solution for pending EB-5 applications
USCIS EB-5 processing times define ‘abnormal and delayed processing’
Can cryptocurrency be approved as a source of funds?
USCIS updates expedite request policy – what it means for EB-5
Key considerations when an EB-5 investor files an I-485 to adjust status in the U.S.
25 top immigration lawyers comment on the future of EB-5: the market will adjust as investors & projects diversify
Filing an I-526 petition for your EB-5 investor Visa
Q3 2020 EB-5 numbers: I-526 receipts remain extremely low; I-526 denials leap to 37%
Don’t be afraid of filing a mandamus — and know who your EB-5 lawyer is working for
Act that would eliminate EB-5 country caps passes Senate
‘Smart’ tax planning for EB-5 investors begins long before a Green Card
Ethical and practical considerations in EB-5 representation
Brazil is producing more millionaires — and more interest in acquiring a ‘priceless’ future in the U.S. via EB-5
To stimulate economy, Trump is reportedly considering EB-5 changes — increasing visa numbers & decreasing investment amounts
Former TV host Bill O’Reilly does radio ad for EB-5 developer — offering a ’10% monthly payout’
As EB-5 is set to expire in less than 6 months, IIUSA says ‘crisis becomes an opportunity’
East Asian investors accuse Chinese family of running EB-5 scam
Trump Executive Order to end separate treatment of Hong Kong — making it subject to China’s EB-5 backlog
IIUSA answers FAQ on EB-5 reauthorization
Chicago lawyer who sold EB-5 investments denied in bid to dismiss SEC fraud lawsuit
200 Asian investors victims of California's largest EB-5 fraud ever?
Investors still owed their EB-5 capital for Colorado condos seek to remove regional center and take control of loan
Top EB-5 economists discuss trends and the future of the program
23 Jay Peak EB-5 investors agree to $8 million settlement with former immigration attorneys — but will only receive $350,000 in total
USCIS policy guidance: good news for some individuals with terminated CPR status
Lights out for massive government-backed solar energy project built with $170 million of EB-5 money
Former Regional Center director sues mega developer for $65 million
8 Regional Centers and 22 NCEs sue government over 2020 redeployment policy guidance
$1.8 billion LA project, backed by $450 million of EB-5 money, faces huge questions due to pandemic
FY 2019 Q4 processing: high I-526 denials continue; I-829 numbers much more positive
Federal appeals court overturns USCIS decision on EB-5 guaranteed redemption, establishes new definition of ‘at risk’
EB-5 extended only till June 30 — we may now have a few months to ensure long-term survival and stability
‘It all comes down to greed’: ex-White House aide and partner guilty of EB-5 fraud in post-Katrina New Orleans
Chinese man implicated in EB-5 fraud claims he is the victim of impersonation, & says SEC has no jurisdiction over him
I-526 data: 5-year lows for filing, processing & approvals
Biden immigration bill would have massive impact on employment-based visas, including clearing EB-5 backlogs
California Lawyer Settles $23 Million Fraud Suit For Just $45,000
Factors impacting EB-5 timing in 2020; is USCIS inflating published processing times?
You’ve got a 'friend' request from the Department of State: form DS-260 now requires social media disclosure
House passes bill that would remove country caps for immigrant visas, including EB-5
Florida judge allows EB-5 investor lawsuit against Harbourside developer Mastroianni to go forward
Could prioritizing adjustment of status for Indian investors be key to managing the EB-5 backlog?
Former EB -5 investor alleges regional center paid secret kickbacks to Chinese firm that sold ‘due diligence’ to investors
Ruling in Mandamus lawsuit a big win for EB-5 — published processing times should not define unreasonable delays
Pandemic puts investors at different stages in the EB-5 process at risk
Japan may be the land of the rising EB-5 interest
Nigerian businessman testifies how he lost his money to a serial regional center fraudster
Hudson Yards, most expensive U.S. real-estate project ever, damned for using EB-5 money meant for distressed areas
House Rep: it’s ‘clear’ China’s EB-5 investors ‘may be abusing the program’ to steal intellectual property and state secrets
Quiros could face up to 8 years in jail for biomedical facility fraud; Stenger’s lawyers want to cross-examine developer
With the Coronavirus impact on the economy, should investors worry about filing their I-829?
Lawyer for Palm House developer faces up to 230 years in prison for his role in EB-5 fraud
USCIS posts 234 months as outer limit of EB-5 I-829 processing; what’s really ‘normal'
In two separate mandamus lawsuits, judges reject USCIS ‘average processing times’ as defense for lengthy EB-5 waits
New fiscal year, new EB-5 visa count — almost double last year’s number: potentially great news for India, Vietnam, & China
Latest visa office EB-5 stats published; South American activity growing & second-biggest region after Asia
Japanese investor claims he was victim of fraud in a Hawaii EB-5 project
American EB-5 fraudster, a fugitive living in Nigeria, is behind crime syndicate trying to sell stolen crude oil
Developer says investors’ lawsuit should be dismissed after approving additional loans with top repayment priority
Florida bank & EB-5 hotel developer deny role in $21-million investor fraud
Bank accused of conspiring with Florida fraudster settles with EB-5 investors
USCIS Posts Huge Drop In I-526 Processing Time: From 19.8 To 12.6 Months
Investors in Palm Beach hotel scam awarded $37 million
Contrary to defendant’s wish, judge says fraudulent developer needs receivership supervision
IIUSA urges USCIS to continue to hold pending EB-5 petitions in abeyance in 2022
EB-5 legislation is the problem and solution for regional center reauthorization
BreezLyte Q&A with senior management
Creating jobs? Your business could raise low-cost, non-dilutive, equity capital with EB-5
The role of due diligence in EB-5 in 2021
Could direct EB-5 processing times be less than a year?
Indian students enter U.S. in record numbers — EB-5 is one of their best routes
Investors suing Vermont blocked from records
Biden lifting travel ban is good news for EB-5
California developer pleads guilty to defrauding investors, using over $2 million for personal expenses
Q&A with Chairman of 12-15 Molecular Diagnostics
Q&A with Robert Easter (President) and Chuck Dockery (CEO) of American Industrial Brands
American Industrial Brands raises capital for expansion through the direct EB-5 investment program
A new breed of Direct EB-5 investments compares favourably with Regional Center investments
Unsealed records: Vermont State knew of rampant EB-5 fraud one year before stopping Jay Peak and other projects
The EB-5 migration of HNWI from Chile and other Latin American countries into the U.S.
Former Jay Peak president alleges state of Vermont complicit in Jay Peak fraud, asks judge to release sealed records
How direct EB-5 investments help the U.S. economy (in ways that regional center investments do not)
Biden’s pick Ur Jaddou confirmed to lead USCIS; improved EB-5 processing is a priority
August Visa Bulletin: Vietnam is now ‘current’ in non-regional center EB-5 program
Former Acting Director of USCIS: make a direct EB-5 investment at $500,000 ‘until new regs come out'
Zhang vs. USCIS: the profound impact of loans as a source of funds for investors
Former White House military aide and business partner sentenced 8.5 Years in prison for EB-5 fraud in New Orleans
Appeals court rules that EB-5 investor family members do count against 10,000 annual visa quota
The $500,000 EB-5 ruling: two top immigration lawyers answer questions, explain investor impact
USCIS is unlikely to increase the $500,000 minimum EB-5 investment amount until the Regional Center Program returns
USCIS appeals June 22 court decision, challenges return of $500,000 EB-5 investment amount
EB-5 Integrity Act 2021: Capitol Hill reauthorization update
FY 2021 Q1 published for EB-5 I-526 & I-829 processing
Bipartisan support for Integrity Act in the House of Representatives — EB-5 viewed as vital for economic growth
An overview of the groundbreaking EB-5 case ‘Zhang V. USCIS’
USCIS makes EB-5 history, approves Zhang I-526 petition with unsecured loan as source of funds
What are the practical impacts if EB-5 is not reauthorized by June 30?
House and Senate EB-5 reauthorization bills pick up more co-sponsors — from both parties
Will EB-5 I-526 processing waits be just a year in the near future?
EB-5 to expire after June 30th – but bills still alive in Congress and reauthorization can still happen
‘Until further notice’ USCIS will not accept new EB-5 regional center I-526 petitions during lapse
Doctor must pay $3.5 million for role in EB-5 nursing home scam
Vietnamese EB-5 investors allege their investment in hotel outside Disney World was improperly returned — after program changes raised minimum amounts
EB-5 investors agree to drop lawsuit against former bank employee in exchange for evidence against other defendants in Miami Beach hotel Fraud Case
Mayorkas confirms EB-5 Final Rule — and shuts down speculation of decrease to $500,000 investment level
EB-5 reauthorization support grows with national realtor and hotel associations joining coalition
Couple ordered to pay $1.6 million to EB-5 investor who spent $1.5 million
USCIS reverses decision to shut down Vermont EB-5 Regional Center — Green Card hopes for defrauded Jay Peak investors?
Former EB-5 investor pleads guilty to illegally exporting U.S. technology to China, money laundering, visa fraud
Mastroianni’s regional center sues EB-5 project lender in effort to stop Manhattan project foreclosure
Watch now: IIUSA EB-5 webinar on South Africa
SEC wants EB-5 fraudster Liu to pay back almost $21 million in disgorgement
Why EB-5 needs permanent reauthorization
Jay Peak receiver settles for $1.75 million with bank accused of aiding historic EB-5 fraud
Residential housing should be a long-term home for EB-5
EB-5 reauthorization 2021: hotel industry needs EB-5 more than ever
What Biden’s recent executive order means for EB-5 adjudications
Court orders two California EB-5 fraudsters to disgorge $20.8 Million, disallows claim of $7.5M in salaries
Unpublished blueprint draft shows Biden wants to expand legal immigration, reduce EB-5 backlogs
Jay Peak CEO Stenger claims aide for former Governor Shumlin could be EB-5 fraud ‘co-conspirator’
2021 EB-5 News: Biden’s nominee for USCIS Director aims to ‘resolve dramatically increasing processing times and backlog’
Judge certifies class in $100-million lawsuit against mega-developer Mastroianni
July Visa Bulletin: Vietnam Makes Record 717-Day EB-5 Advancement
USCIS is unlikely to increase the EB-5 $500,000 minimum investment amount until the Regional Center Program returns
EB-5 stakeholder group submits reform proposal to judiciary committees: increased investment amounts, expedited TEA processing & eliminating family members from quota count
November EB-5 Visa Bulletin: slight advancement for Vietnam
Lawyer’s advice on EB-5 redeployment: issuer’s notice to investors is critical; start process early
Does the world’s biggest country have big EB-5 potential? Da!
Former Vermont governor & officials resist deposition in Jay Peak lawsuit; investors’ lawyer says the state is hiding the truth
EB-5 trade association sends memo to USCIS about redeployment: claims no legal requirement — and if required, any investment should qualify
Contrary to recent IPO promise of even faster I-526 & I-829 processing, FY 2019 Q1 productivity plummets 36%
3 out of 5 Chinese investors would walk away rather than redeploy; almost 1 in 3 don’t fully understand the policy
Investor’s $1 million not “at risk” due to sell option — petition denied even after attempt to remove option
Latin America EB-5 interest grows
Chinese EB-5 investors turn to WeChat to correct “information imbalance” — and group together to sue
Trump’s merit-based immigration plan: what it’s about and what it could mean for EB-5 & reactions
Expert tells USCIS that Bitcoin should qualify as an EB-5 source of funds
Investor sues developer of stalled Brooklyn megaproject that can’t be approved by USCIS or city
USCIS quietly publishes redeployment Q&A
IIUSA launches coalition to save and create jobs to support EB-5 reauthorization
EB-5 investors in U.S. need to evaluate tax-filing strategy
April 2021 EB-5 Visa bulletin: big increase for Vietnam
California Regional center says USCIS denial of Hawaii EB-5 project is discriminatory as it precludes mainland oversight
Judge denies request by Quiros adviser Kelly to sever EB-5 fraud trial from CEO Stenger
Vermont, home of EB-5’s largest fraud ever, welcomes new reform bill
Biden’s ‘complete change of tone’ about immigration represents a philosophical paradigm shift for America and EB-5
How the EB-5 reform and integrity Act of 2021 differs from the 2020 version
Why Regional Center Job Creation Can’t Count In Direct Investments: 2 Different Definitions Of ‘Direct’
USCIS quietly responds to some EB-5 industry questions with new release
The silent dog barks! – why corporate governance matters so much to EB-5 funds right now.
The advantages broker/dealers bring to issuers & investors in EB-5
What the new EB-5 regulations mean for securities disclosures
Redeployment considerations for EB-5 investors
Don’t look to just the visa bulletin when estimating EB-5 wait times
Why EB-5 goes wrong for some investors: an immigration lawyer shares insight
May EB-5 Visa Bulletin: Vietnam advances 68 days
Bob Kraft re-elected as President of IIUSA
Quirios’ legal team, accused of aiding Jay Peak EB-5 fraud, agrees to $32.5 million settlement with receiver
Kelly, key advisor to developer Quiros, agrees to 3-year prison deal for his role in massive EB-5 medical facility fraud
Performing due diligence on economic impact studies
Our EB-5 Due Diligence Process
The Role of the Broker Dealer in EB-5
How should investors conduct due diligence?
Is Jay Peak worth a fraction of the $282 million of EB-5 capital it raised?
State official says Quiros’ guilt ‘beyond doubt’ in EB-5 biomedical fraud
Zhang v. USCIS: the profound impact of loans as a source of funds for investors
Why USCIS ‘clarification’ that redeployment must occur in a regional center’s geographic area is wrong
USCIS set to furlough 67% of employees on August 30
Lawyer sentenced to almost 4 years in prison and ordered to repay $5.9 million for faking job creation in EB-5 fraud
USCIS made mistake with investor denials, contradicted its ‘at risk’ definition: Federal appeals court
AILA & IIUSA oppose USCIS redeployment ‘clarification’
USCIS continues to extend response time for certain EB-5 notices and requests
Law firm and ex-partner sued by regional center for helping company officer launch rival business
Auditor of Quiros EB-5 fraud: State of Vermont was in conflict from the start
What the SEC’s broadened definition of ‘accredited investor’ means for EB-5
Ukrainian EB-5 investor withdraws petition, sues New Hampshire ski resort for return of capital
EB-5 investors allege Syracuse developer of payment default, shielding assets to avoid repayment
Defrauded Chinese EB-5 investors can’t sue bank that held their capital
Some Miami developers still looking to build hotels with EB-5 capital, including Mexican ‘flight money’
Is Jay Peak audit at best ‘a whitewash', and ‘at worst a cover-up?’
Default judgement against Miami developer accused of fraud who missed last 3 depositions
New York grocery store company wants EB-5 investor suit thrown out
Miami EB-5 hotel ownership, led by regional center managers, sues architect over alleged defects and delayed Opening
SEC Seeks Restoration Of $15.5 Million Disgorgement Judgement Against Couple Who Committed “Brazen And Intentional” EB-5 Fraud
IIUSA EB-5 processing & redeployment questions for IPO Chief Sarah Kendall to address at November Industry Forum
Regional center to foreclose on Cleveland hotel built with EB-5 money
High-profile Montana Senate race has Republicans call out Democratic support of Chinese EB-5 investment — despite their own Chinese ties
3 significant ways EB-5 has changed so far in 2020
News organization, Cornell Law School & ACLU take state of Vermont to court over blocked EB-5 records
Receiver agrees to $7 million settlement in California EB-5 fraud suit
Immigration lawyer’s Crystal Ball sees losing recent rule as well as country caps
Kendal At IIUSA 2020 virtual forum: I-526 & I-829 processing numbers up substantially this year
Wealthy Republican donors support Mayorkas to lead immigration & EB-5: ‘an effective leader with deep professionalism and integrity’
Chinese Investors To Get Back $49 Million From Undeveloped Chicago Condo-Hotel EB-5 Project
199 EB-5 investors seek class certification in lawsuit against mega developer
California man who conned investors out of $147 million, and offered EB-5 visas to some, faces 10 years in prison
Judges in appeals court consider argument that spouses and children shouldn’t count towards EB-5 cap
Government Accountability Office Agrees To Investigate USCIS Backlog
How EB-5 Projects & Opportunity Zones Are Similar
Is The New York Wheel Rolling Again?
Deadwood Grand Settles With EB-5 Investors — Lawsuits Over Failure To Repay Loans Expected To Be Dismissed
EB-5 Investors Sue Developers Of Foreclosed Vegas Casino — Green Card Possibility Still Alive?
Gulf EB-5 Investors Expected To Flood In Before Program Changes
Advice To EB-5 Issuers After Closing
Retrogression Q&A: Why A Priority Date Is Important & More
Oppenheim Delivers Visa Forecasts: Indian Wait Times To Increase Substantially
Jay Peak Developers Finally Face Criminal Charges Over Biotech Project Funded By EB-5
Chicago Immigration Lawyer Who Sold EB-5 Investments Faces Renewed Lawsuit Alleging Fraud
Professional South Africans leaving their homeland at record pace — why some are choosing EB-5 & the U.S.
Bill Introduced To Set Aside 100 EB-5 Visas For Major Disaster Areas
Immigration Attorney Who Defrauded About 150 EB-5 Investors Now Fully Barred From The Securities Industry
February visa bulletin: Vietnam advances 16 days
How to avoid unintentional abandonment of Green Card status while waiting for I-829 approval
California attorney who never wanted to practice law is sentenced for defrauding 100 EB-5 investors
Mayorkas draws closer to leading DHS — ‘the best news’ for EB-5 processing productivity
Regional Center Seeks To Collect Debt From Investors Of Development Company
EB-5 I-526 filing trending up in Q4 FY2020; adjudications up 23% since Q3
Courts begin to answer disgorgement questions left by supreme court EB-5 ruling
Chinese investors launch lawsuit, claim LA project mired in troubles and halted for two years
Florida bank settles with second group of EB-5 investors who claim the bank enabled fraudster to steal their money
Florida developer who abandoned EB-5 project — and defense of fraud accusations — is ordered to pay $26.5 million to investors
FY 2020 I-829 full year stats now available: highest adjudications ever for EB-5
3 lawyers present the case for optimism in EB-5: new leadership and economic need means the program is ‘too important to expire’
Who benefits from the new EB-5 regulations, and who doesn’t
USA investment Visa – top 7 reasons to move to the USA
How regional centers should maintain proper oversight for annual certification
Restructuring your NCE operating documents for redeployment
How is COVID-19 impacting TEA’s?
EB-5 tax implications for Canadian investors
EB-5 expert discusses how fund managers can avoid investor challenges from redeployment decisions
Immigration lawyers face ‘securities minefields’ when helping clients pick EB-5 projects
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