USCIS approves rural EB-5 I-526E petition in under 4.5 months The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA) promised to “prioritize the processing and adjudication of petitions for rural areas.” And USCIS has delivered. There was speculation as to what prioritized processing would mean. Many immigration lawyers predicted it would take a year or less. […]
The Advantages of Residing in the United States as an EB-5 Green Card Holder
The Advantages of Residing in the United States as an EB-5 Green Card Holder The United States offers a plethora of benefits and opportunities to individuals who hold EB-5 Green Cards. Through this immigration program, foreign nationals can acquire permanent residency in the U.S. by making a qualifying investment. Let’s delve into the advantages associated […]
What are the top 10 EB-5 investor markets?
What are the top 10 EB-5 investor markets? The EB-5 visa continues to be the world’s most popular route for residency-by-investment investors who want to live the American Dream in the United States. In 2021, the number of EB-5 visas issued stood at 2,023 to nationals from all countries, relatively low due to the pandemic, […]
USCIS updates aging-out policy for EB-5 dependents
USCIS updates aging-out policy for EB-5 dependents By Joseph Barnett – EB5investors.com One of the major roles an immigration attorney plays for an EB-5 immigrant investor is strategizing and documenting the lawful nature of EB-5 capital invested in a new commercial enterprise. This is to comply with USCIS regulations at 8 C.F.R. 204.6(j)(2) and (3), […]
Wave of New Regulations After EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act
The EB-5 Industry Ushers in a Wave of New Regulations After the Signing of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act On March 15, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the omnibus spending package into law, which included the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022. This act brings significant change to the EB-5 industry, most of which is […]
Documenting Lawful Source of Funds in EB-5
Documenting Lawful Source of Funds in EB-5 One of the major roles an immigration attorney plays for an EB-5 immigrant investor is strategizing and documenting the lawful nature of EB-5 capital invested in a new commercial enterprise. This is to comply with USCIS regulations at 8 C.F.R. 204.6(j)(2) and (3), which lists the type of […]