One of our EB-5 clients has been waiting over 2 years to have his EB-5 petition adjudicated. We filed a Mandamus to compel action on the case and USCIS moved to dismiss our Mandamus.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 11, 2023
The EB-5 category provides a green card opportunity for the entrepreneur who proves that they have made an investment of equity capital into a new commercial enterprise that will create at least ten full-time jobs.
Khadija DerrickOctober 28, 2022
In March 2022, Congress passed legislation that re-authorized the EB-5 Regional Center program and set new investment minimums to qualify for the EB-5 green card, among other changes. Current minimums are $800,000 for projects in Targeted Employment Areas (TEA) and…
Khadija DerrickJune 23, 2022
Our EB-5 Direct Investment Petition was just approved! The applicant had an E-2 visa in the U.S. and used their E-2 business to move to a green card.
Khadija DerrickJune 21, 2022
We just had an EB5 immigrant visa approval at the U.S. Embassy in London. The investor and family will receive conditional permanent residence and be eligible to apply for removal of conditions after 2 years, as long as the EB5…
Khadija DerrickJune 7, 2022
Our office recently received a favorable result in a mandamus lawsuit we filed for a client who experienced an unreasonable delay of two years after filing an EB-5 application with USCIS.
Khadija DerrickJune 6, 2022
We just had a E-2 client move his E-2 visa to a green card. The approval was for an EB-5 direct investment for a trucking business.
Khadija DerrickMay 24, 2022
Immigrant Investors in the U.S. are happy that the Regional Center EB-5 program has been reauthorized. The program was in limbo for over 9 months and has finally been revitalized.
Khadija DerrickMarch 23, 2022
On March 11, 2022, Congress passed the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, officially reauthorizing the EB-5 regional center program. The program has been reauthorized for 5 years, until September 30, 2027.
Khadija DerrickMarch 14, 2022
On June 30, 2021, the EB-5 Regional Center Program was suspended when Congress could not reach an extension agreement. The EB-5 program, also known as the Million Dollar Green Card, allows investors to obtain a green card if they invest…
Khadija DerrickMarch 11, 2022
A temporary stop gap spending bill has been passed by Congress which will fund the government and various immigration operations until February 18, 2022.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 18, 2022
The EB-5 program, also known as the Million Dollar Green Card, allows investors to obtain a green card if they invest either $500,000 or $1,000,000 in business or projects that will create 10 full time jobs.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 6, 2022
Scott Legal, P.C. just had an EB-5 approval for a business start-up. The applicant was on an E-2 visa and invested $500,000 to apply for the EB-5 green card.
Khadija DerrickDecember 21, 2021
USCIS announced they have extended time that receipt notices can be used as evidence of permanent residence status for Form I-751 and Form I-829 applicants.
Khadija DerrickSeptember 14, 2021
USCIS announced on July 7, 2021 that it has reversed its initial guidance on the processing of adjustment of status applications for those adjusting under an approved EB-5 regional center application.
Khadija DerrickJuly 8, 2021
The EB-5 category provides a green card opportunity for entrepreneurs who prove that they have made an investment of equity capital into a new commercial enterprise that will create at least ten full-time jobs.
Khadija DerrickJuly 6, 2021
There has been a significant amount of news lately on the EB-5 program and it is easy to get lost in the weeds. This article summarizes a few of the key points regarding the ever changing landscape of the EB-5…
Khadija DerrickJuly 6, 2021
USCIS has issued guidance on the regional center program, which is set up expire on June 30, 2021, at midnight.
Khadija DerrickJune 30, 2021
There is a new tool in the immigration toolbox for startup founders and entrepreneurs who wish to pursue their business venture in the United States. The International Entrepreneur (IE) Parole program is a great alternative to traditional visas, such as…
Khadija DerrickJune 28, 2021
On June 22, 201, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled to reinstate the EB-5 Investment Fees to $500,000.
Khadija DerrickJune 23, 2021
With the EB-5 regional center program set to expire on June 30, 2021, many interested investors are concerned with what will happen to the program.
Khadija DerrickMay 27, 2021
In November 2020, the DC Circuit Court ruled that EB-5 investors can use proceeds from unsecured loan for their investment capital.
Khadija DerrickMay 7, 2021
USCIS exercises broad discretion to require documentation that traces the source of funds pursuant to an immigrant visa application. However, there are options for effectively responding to requests for documents that are unavailable or that no longer exist. Background Various…
Khadija DerrickMarch 8, 2021
As described in an earlier blog post, one option for those who have been waiting an unreasonably long time for the government to adjudicate their immigrant petition is suing USCIS through a mandamus action. Some who are considering this option…
Jenny ZhanMarch 4, 2021
