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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

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

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

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 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 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

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

eb5 | Scott Legal, P.C.

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

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?

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?

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

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

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