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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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