Mark A Ivener, A Law Corporation

Category: EB-5


CLIENT UPDATE: COURT HUGELY UPHOLDS TWO-YEAR EB-5 INVESTMENT RULE WHILE AWAITING OFFICIAL REGULATIONS

A recent court decision in the EB-5 sustainment period lawsuit confirms the two-year investment rule remains in place—for now. The court is waiting for USCIS to issue a formal regulation, and no changes are happening without public input. Here’s what happened, what it means, and how it may affect EB-5 investors. 1. RECAP: WHAT IS… Read More

Significant Legal Victories and Updates in Immigration Law

Presented by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation – Your Trusted Guide Through Complex Immigration Matters In recent months, some important changes in immigration law have emerged, affecting both businesses and individuals. At Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation, we stay up-to-date on these changes to provide you with clear guidance and effective representation. Here’s… Read More

What You Need to Know About the EB-5 Regional Center Rental Model

The EB-5 Regional Center program allows foreign investors to gain U.S. residency by investing in U.S. businesses. Recently, many developers have chosen the rental model, where they rent existing regional centers instead of creating new ones. However, new laws have introduced some challenges. Here’s what you need to know. What is the EB-5 Regional Center… Read More

Additional Clarifications of the New 2022 EB-5 Program

On March 11, 2022, the E-5 immigrant investor program was re-authorized for five years as a gateway for foreign investors, seeking permanent residency in the United States. These investors, alongside their families, gain eligibility by injecting, a specified Capital amount into a new commercial enterprise, thereby generating a minimum of 10 jobs within the US… Read More

Retaining the Priority Date under New Regulation

When the investor’s EB-5 petition has been approved, but there has been fraud or misappropriation of funds by the regional center, NCE or project, the investor retains their priority date. Where there is fraud by the investor resulting in the approval of an EB-5 petition, the priority date is not retained. If there is a… Read More