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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

October 2024 Immigration Law Update

Important Changes in U.S. Immigration – What You Need to Know As we move through October, several important updates in U.S. immigration law could impact your status or the status of your employees. Staying informed about these changes is crucial to ensuring a smooth process for immigration-related applications and petitions. Below are the most significant… 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

USCIS Announces FY 2021 Accomplishments—Increased Data Transparency (5 of 5)

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is releasing preliminary fiscal year (FY) 2021 agency statistics and accomplishments. These preliminary statistics highlight important immigration trends and illustrate the work accomplished by USCIS in FY 2021. The agency will publish final, verified FY 2021 statistics in January 2022. “I’m immensely proud of the USCIS workforce and for… Read More

USCIS Announces FY 2021 Accomplishments—Online Filing and Tools (4 of 5)

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is releasing preliminary fiscal year (FY) 2021 agency statistics and accomplishments. These preliminary statistics highlight important immigration trends and illustrate the work accomplished by USCIS in FY 2021. The agency will publish final, verified FY 2021 statistics in January 2022. “I’m immensely proud of the USCIS workforce and for… Read More

USCIS Announces FY 2021 Accomplishments—Increased Public Engagement (3 of 5)

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is releasing preliminary fiscal year (FY) 2021 agency statistics and accomplishments. These preliminary statistics highlight important immigration trends and illustrate the work accomplished by USCIS in FY 2021. The agency will publish final, verified FY 2021 statistics in January 2022. “I’m immensely proud of the USCIS workforce and for… Read More

USCIS Announces FY 2021 Accomplishments—Humanitarian Programs (2 of 5)

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is releasing preliminary fiscal year (FY) 2021 agency statistics and accomplishments. These preliminary statistics highlight important immigration trends and illustrate the work accomplished by USCIS in FY 2021. The agency will publish final, verified FY 2021 statistics in January 2022. “I’m immensely proud of the USCIS workforce and for… Read More

USCIS Announces FY 2021 Accomplishments—Addressing Challenges and Response to Executive Orders (1 of 5)

WASHINGTON — On December 16, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is releasing preliminary fiscal year (FY) 2021 agency statistics and accomplishments. These preliminary statistics highlight important immigration trends and illustrate the work accomplished by USCIS in FY 2021. The agency will publish final, verified FY 2021 statistics in January 2022. “I’m immensely proud of the USCIS… Read More

Citizenship by Investment: Navigating the country choices for E-2 Visas

Information for investors seeking E-2 visas following the acquisition of treaty country citizenship by investment (“CBI”) is especially relevant in light of the changes in the EB-5 program post-November 20, 2019. This article will highlight country options available for those investors whose country (e.g. China, India, Vietnam, and others) does not have E-2 visa availability,… Read More