eb5 | Scott Legal, P.C.

Can I file a mandamus for my delay EB-5 application, or must I wait to be beyond the estimated processing times?

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

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

What is an EB-5 Direct Investment? Can I get a Green Card through the EB-5 Program if I am an Entrepreneur?

Overview of EB-5 Direct Investment Program The EB-5 Investment Immigration program allows a petitioner who has invested $900,000 into a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) or $1,800,000 into a non-TEA area to obtain a green card, if they invest in a…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 26, 2021

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

USCIS Issues New EB-5 Adjudication Procedure Process

USCIS announced on January 29 an operational change in the EB-5 application adjudication process. Previously, USCIS adjudicated EB-5 applications in a first come first serve basis. Applications that were received first will be processed first. From March 31, 2020, USCIS…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 30, 2020

Family Immigration Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

DHS Proposes New Rule to Collect Social Media Information from Immigrant Applicants

The Department of Homeland Security proposed a new rule to collect five years of social media history from applicants of certain immigration benefits, including the following applications: ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) and Form I-94W, Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver Arrival/Departure Record for Visa Waiver Program…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 5, 2019

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

New EB-5 Rules Revealed: Drastic Changes to Investment Amount and TEA Qualification

Despite the fact that the EB-5 investment immigration program has been renewed again, again, and again, every time it has come close to expiration without change, USCIS has finally published the long-waited updates to the EB-5 program. These changes differ slightly from the proposed…

Jenny ZhanAugust 5, 2019

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

New EB-5 Rule Clears Federal Review

On June 28, 2019, the new EB-5 rule has been cleared by the Office of Management and Budget’s review. The rule was originally sent to the OMB in February 2019. The contents of the regulation will remain confidential until the…

Jenny ZhanJuly 1, 2019

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Is my Permanent Residency Automatically Extended when I Submit a Form I-829 Application? What is an Infopass Appointment and when should I book one?

The EB-5 program, also known as the Million Dollar Green Card, allows investors to obtain a Green Card if they invest either $900,000 or $1,800,000 in business or projects that will create 10 full time jobs. To learn more about…

Jenny ZhanMarch 27, 2019

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

New EB-5 Rule Sent to Office of Management and Budget for Review

The Department of Homeland Security has sent a new EB-5 regulation to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for federal review. The contents of the regulation will remain confidential until the regulations are published. However, in January 2017, DHS…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 25, 2019

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

Immigration News

October 2018 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 and EB-3 Worldwide Categories Restored to Current

In the newly released 2018 visa bulletin, EB-2 and EB-3 visas have restored to current worldwide expect for China, the Philippines, and India after it was retrogressed for almost 2 years in September’s bulletin. Every year, Congress sets limits on…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 13, 2018

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 $500,000 or $1,000,000 in business or projects that will create 10 full time jobs. To learn more about…

Jenny ZhanJune 26, 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 $900,000 or $1,800,000 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 Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Department of Homeland Security Releases its Spring 2018 Regulatory Agenda

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released it spring 2018 regulatory agenda, proposing significant changes to the B-1 and B-2 temporary visitor categories, the H-1B and EB-5 programs, F-1 practical training, and H-4 employment authorization. B-1 and B-2 Classifications:…

Jenny ZhanMay 10, 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 $500,000 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

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

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 News

Breaking News: EB-5 Program Extended in Current Format until December 11, 2015

The EB-5 investor visa is a green card option for an entrepreneur that would like to buy or start a business (Direct Investment) or an investor who wants to invest in a job creation project such as the building of…

IanScottOctober 1, 2015

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

What is Happening to the EB-5 Program? What Are the Changes Being Proposed to the EB-5 Program and Regional Centers and Is the Investment Amount for EB-5 Increasing?

IanScottSeptember 23, 2015

News

Scott Legal P.C. a “Top Contributor” to EB-5 Investor Magazine

We are pleased to announce that we were just named a top contributor to the EB-5 Investor Magazine. The publication is one of the leading EB-5 publications and only accepts members after they have proved their EB-5 experience. Turn to…

IanScottAugust 16, 2015

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can an EB-5 Investment be Based on a Loan or Gift?

An EB-5 Visa is an investor visa that requires an entrepreneur to invest either $900,000 or $1,800,000 of capital in the in the United States to either start a business or purchase one. The other significant requirement is that the…

IanScottOctober 11, 2014

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

EB-5 Investor Green Card Visas Cap Hit for Chinese Nationals

The EB-5 Investor visa program is a program where foreign nationals can invest either $500,000 or $1,000,000 in a business and if certain criteria are met, the investor and his/her family can receive green cards. While there are several requirements…

IanScottSeptember 2, 2014

E-2 Visa EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Interested in an Investor Visa? Differences Between E-2 Visa and EB-5 Visa

While E-2 and EB-5 are both Investor visas, they have several differences. This chart summarizes many of the key differences between the two investor visas. Item E-2 Investor Visa EB-5 Investor Visa Length of Visa Temporary Visa but can…

IanScottMarch 21, 2014

E-2 Visa EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Does an E-2 Visa “Lead To” A Green Card?

There are several differences between an E-2 and an EB-5 visa. For example, an E-2 is a non-immigrant visa so when you apply for an E-2 visa you are not applying for a green card. Also, unlike the EB-5 immigrant…

IanScottMarch 4, 2014

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

How Do You Prove Where the Money Comes From? The Source of Funds Requirement Explained for E-2 & EB-5 Visas

Entrepreneurs and Business Owners who wish to start a new business have two options. First, an E-2 visa is a non-immigrant (not a green card) visa that is available for entrepreneurs, investors and business owners who wish to live in…

IanScottOctober 16, 2013

eb5 | Scott Legal, P.C.

Can I file a mandamus for my delay EB-5 application, or must I wait to be beyond the estimated processing times?

What is an EB-5 Direct Investment? Can I get a Green Card through the EB-5 Program if I am an Entrepreneur?

USCIS Issues New EB-5 Adjudication Procedure Process

New EB-5 Rules Revealed: Drastic Changes to Investment Amount and TEA Qualification

New EB-5 Rule Clears Federal Review

Is my Permanent Residency Automatically Extended when I Submit a Form I-829 Application? What is an Infopass Appointment and when should I book one?

New EB-5 Rule Sent to Office of Management and Budget for Review

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

October 2018 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 and EB-3 Worldwide Categories Restored to Current

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

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

What Should you Expect at your EB-5 Interview?

Department of Homeland Security Releases its Spring 2018 Regulatory Agenda

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

EB-5 Program Extended to September 30th Without Change

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

Breaking News: EB-5 Program Extended in Current Format until December 11, 2015

What is Happening to the EB-5 Program? What Are the Changes Being Proposed to the EB-5 Program and Regional Centers and Is the Investment Amount for EB-5 Increasing?

Scott Legal P.C. a “Top Contributor” to EB-5 Investor Magazine

Can an EB-5 Investment be Based on a Loan or Gift?

EB-5 Investor Green Card Visas Cap Hit for Chinese Nationals

Interested in an Investor Visa? Differences Between E-2 Visa and EB-5 Visa

Does an E-2 Visa “Lead To” A Green Card?

How Do You Prove Where the Money Comes From? The Source of Funds Requirement Explained for E-2 & EB-5 Visas

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