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Immigration News

January 2018 Visa Bulletin: Minor Advances for EB-2 and EB-3 for China and India

In the newly released January visa bulletin, EB-2 and EB-3 visas remain current for most countries. EB-2 in China have advanced for one month to August 1, 2015 and India has remained at April 1, 2009. EB-3 for the Philippines…

Jenny ZhanDecember 14, 2018

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Immigration News

Potential Government Shutdown

Congress passed a bill on December 7 that funded the U.S. government until December 21. On or before December 21, Republicans and Democrats have to come to an agreement over many issues and programs that have to be funded for…

Jenny ZhanDecember 12, 2018

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

EB-5 Program Extended without Change Until December 21, 2018

On December 7, 2018 Congress has passed a short-term spending bill through until December 21, 2018. The previous extension was passed on September 27, 2018 and extended the government until December 7. This means that the programs that were slotted…

Jenny ZhanDecember 10, 2018

Immigration News

December 2018 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 and EB-3 Restored to Current for Most Countries

In the newly released December visa bulletin, EB-2 and EB-3 visas for most countries have been restored to current after being regressed for a month in the November bulletin. EB-2 and EB-3 have remained at the same current time, EB-2…

Jenny ZhanNovember 13, 2018

Immigration News

November 2018 Visa Bulletin: No Movement on Most EB-2 and EB-3 Worldwide Categories

In the newly released 2018 visa bulletin, EB-2 and EB-3 visas have remained at the dates set in last month’s visa bulletin, after it was restored to current in October after retrogressing for almost 2 years in September’s bulletin. Every…

Jenny ZhanOctober 11, 2018

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

EB-5 Program Extended without Change Until December 7, 2018

On September 27, 2018, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6157, a FY 2019 appropriations bill funding several federal agencies and containing a continuing resolution to fund the rest of government (including the Department of Homeland Security), through December 7,…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 27, 2018

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Approvals

EB-5 Approval for Chinese National

Scott Legal just had an I-526 approval for a Chinese national. The approval was for a regional center project and the petition was approved without an RFE. The approval timing was less than 12 months. The EB-5 program is one…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 5, 2018

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Family Immigration Immigration

What is Aging Out? How do I Prevent My Children from Aging Out?

The Immigration and Nationality Act defines a child who as a person under the age of 21 and is unmarried. Parents who apply for non-immigrant and immigrant visas in the United States can include their children (including biological, step, and…

Jenny ZhanJune 29, 2018

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas News

Trump Administration Tells Congress to Reform or Eliminate EB-5 Program

The EB-5 program, also known as the Million Dollar Green Card, allows investors to obtain a green card if they invest either $800,000 or $1,050,000 in business or projects that will create 10 full time jobs. To learn more about…

Jenny ZhanJune 26, 2018

Approvals

EB-5 Approval in London

Scott Legal just had an EB-5 green card approved at the U.S. Consulate in London. The applicant had their I-526 petition approved last year and she attended her interview this morning. The EB-5 program is one where an applicant can…

Jenny ZhanJune 11, 2018

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

What Should you Expect at your EB-5 Interview?

An EB-5 investor visa is a green card option that is available to foreign nationals who wish to invest $800,000 or $1,050,000 in a business that will ultimately create 10 full-time jobs. You can find out more about the EB-5…

Jenny ZhanMay 29, 2018

Immigration News

Fiscal Year 2018 Spending Bill and Immigration – What are the Immigration Changes in the Spending Bill? What are the EB-5 Changes in the Spending Bill?

On March 23, 2018, the Trump Administration signed the $1.3 trillion appropriations bill to keep the federal government open and funded through Fiscal Year 2018. The spending bill extended four immigration programs through September 30, 2018. EB-5 Program Will remain…

Jenny ZhanMarch 26, 2018

Approvals

EB-5 Approval

Scott Legal, P.C. just had an EB-5 approval. The EB-5 green card is one where an investor can invest $500,000 in a regional center project and obtain a green card. The full details of the EB-5 program can be reviewed…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 16, 2018

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

EB-5 Status & What Happened on September 30th – EB-5 Program Extended Yet Again Without Change

Obtaining a green card through an investment is possible if you have $800,000 to invest in a project or business that will create 10 full-time jobs in the U.S. This visa is often called the "million dollar" green card as…

IanScottOctober 16, 2017

E-1 Visa E-2 Visa EB-5 Visa H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration Investor Visas L-1 Visa National Interest Waiver

Want to Start a Business in the U.S.? The Most Common Investment Visas. What are the Visas Available for Starting a Business in the U.S.?

E-2 Visa or E-1 Visa (Treaty Investor or Trader) An E-2 visa allows nationals from certain countries to either buy or start a business in the U.S.. The applicant must meet the following criteria: Only nationals from certain countries are…

IanScottAugust 10, 2017

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

EB-5 Program Extended to September 30th Without Change

The EB-5 program allows investor to obtain a green card if they invest either $900,000 or $1,800,000 in business or projects that will ultimately create 10 full-time jobs. A full summary of the EB-5 requirements can be obtained by clicking…

IanScottMay 6, 2017

E-2 Visa EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can I Apply for an EB5 Immigrant Investor Visa using my E-2 company? Does an E-2 Visa Lead to an EB-5 Visa? Does an E-2 Visa Lead to a Green Card?

What is an E-2 Visa? An E-2 visa is a perfect visa for an individual or company who wants to start or purchase a business in the United States. In order to obtain the visa, the applicant must invest in a…

IanScottJanuary 28, 2017

E-2 Visa EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas L-1 Visa

Which Investor Visa Should I Select? What are the Differences between E-2, L-1 and EB-5 visas?

When an investor or foreign company wants to start operations in the United States they can select between three possible investor visas including an E-2 Visa, an L-1 Visa and an EB-5 visa. The eligibility requirements for each of these…

IanScottDecember 15, 2016

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Breaking News: EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Extended by Congress through April 28, 2017 via Continuing Resolution Legislation

Congress extended the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program allowing the visa program to run in its current format until April 28, 2017 as part of the Continuing Resolution legislation, which is a stopgap measure to keep the government operating. The Senate…

IanScottDecember 15, 2016

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What If I am Not From An E-2 Treaty Country? Are There Visa Options for People who are not from an E-2 Visa Country?

An E-2 visa is an investor visa granted to investors or entrepreneurs who want to start or buy a business in the U.S.. If you are a national of one of the E-2 Visa Treaty Countries and you are interested…

IanScottOctober 31, 2016

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EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas News

Breaking News: EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Extended by Congress with No Changes

Congress extended the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program allowing the visa program to run in its current format until December. The House and Senate approved short-term federal spending legislation containing an extension for the program’s Regional Center component through December 9,…

IanScottSeptember 30, 2016

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

What is Happening to the EB-5 Investor Visa Program? How Will the Reauthorization Affect Foreign Nationals Who Want to Invest in the United States?

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is a green card option for an immigrant entrepreneur that would like to buy an existing business, start a business (Direct Investment) or invest in a job creation project such as large construction projects including…

IanScottSeptember 16, 2016

Approvals

EB-5 Green Card Applicant Approved to Immigrate to the United States at the U.S. Consulate in Tokyo

We recently received an approval at the U.S. Consulate in Tokyo for an EB-5 immigrant visa filed on behalf of a Japanese national. The applicant invested in a regional center and has been approved to immigrate to the United States with his spouse and three…

IanScottAugust 29, 2016

Family Immigration Immigration

What Happens After I Submit an Immigration Petition? What are the different responses I can get when I submit an Immigration Petition to the Government?

When an applicant submits an immigration petition to the U.S. government there are a number of different possible outcomes. The best outcome is, of course, an approval but there are other possibilities. The possibilities depend on a number of factors…

IanScottAugust 18, 2016

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas News

The National Visa Center launched new EB-5 Investor Assistance Desk on February 22, 2016

Starting February 22, 2016, National Visa Center (NVC) customers with questions related to an approved I-526 petition will now be able to correspond with the National Visa Center (NVC) using a dedicated e-mail address: NVCeb5@state.gov. Upon receipt of an approved…

IanScottFebruary 23, 2016

January 2018 Visa Bulletin: Minor Advances for EB-2 and EB-3 for China and India

Potential Government Shutdown

EB-5 Program Extended without Change Until December 21, 2018

December 2018 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 and EB-3 Restored to Current for Most Countries

November 2018 Visa Bulletin: No Movement on Most EB-2 and EB-3 Worldwide Categories

EB-5 Program Extended without Change Until December 7, 2018

EB-5 Approval for Chinese National

What is Aging Out? How do I Prevent My Children from Aging Out?

Trump Administration Tells Congress to Reform or Eliminate EB-5 Program

EB-5 Approval in London

What Should you Expect at your EB-5 Interview?

Fiscal Year 2018 Spending Bill and Immigration – What are the Immigration Changes in the Spending Bill? What are the EB-5 Changes in the Spending Bill?

EB-5 Approval

EB-5 Status & What Happened on September 30th – EB-5 Program Extended Yet Again Without Change

Want to Start a Business in the U.S.? The Most Common Investment Visas. What are the Visas Available for Starting a Business in the U.S.?

EB-5 Program Extended to September 30th Without Change

Can I Apply for an EB5 Immigrant Investor Visa using my E-2 company? Does an E-2 Visa Lead to an EB-5 Visa? Does an E-2 Visa Lead to a Green Card?

Which Investor Visa Should I Select? What are the Differences between E-2, L-1 and EB-5 visas?

Breaking News: EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Extended by Congress through April 28, 2017 via Continuing Resolution Legislation

What If I am Not From An E-2 Treaty Country? Are There Visa Options for People who are not from an E-2 Visa Country?

Breaking News: EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Extended by Congress with No Changes

What is Happening to the EB-5 Investor Visa Program? How Will the Reauthorization Affect Foreign Nationals Who Want to Invest in the United States?

EB-5 Green Card Applicant Approved to Immigrate to the United States at the U.S. Consulate in Tokyo

What Happens After I Submit an Immigration Petition? What are the different responses I can get when I submit an Immigration Petition to the Government?

The National Visa Center launched new EB-5 Investor Assistance Desk on February 22, 2016

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