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Covid 19

Coronavirus Update: USCIS Extends Flexibility for Requests for Evidence and Notices of Intent to Deny

USCIS has extended the flexibility for applicants and petitioners who are responding to requests for evidence (RFE), or notices of intent to deny (NOID), or notice of intent to revoke for regional center. This applies to notices dated between March…

Jenny ZhanMay 1, 2020

Covid 19

USCIS Extends RFE and NOID Flexibility to Regional Center Notice of Intent to Terminate

USCIS has announced on March 27 that it is adopting measures to assist applicants and petitioners who are responding to requests for evidence (RFE) or notices of intent to deny (NOID) dated between March 1 and May 1, 2020. Any…

Jenny ZhanApril 2, 2020

Approvals

EB-5 Approval in Approximately 4 Months

We just had an EB-5 approval for a UK national for a petition filed with a Regional Center. The petition was filed in September of 2019 and it was approved in just over 4 months and was not subject to…

Jenny ZhanMarch 2, 2020

EB-5 Visa Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Congress Passes Short Term Funding and New EB-5 Rules Come into Effect Today

On November 18, Congress passed a temporary continuing resolution to fund the government through to December 20. This means that the EB-5 regional center program through to December 20. However, unlike all previous extensions, the new EB-5 rules also come…

Jenny ZhanNovember 21, 2019

EB-5 Visa H-1B Visa Immigration

April 2019 Visa Bulletin

In the newly released January visa bulletin, EB-2 and EB-3 visas remain current for most countries. EB-2 in China have advanced 3 months to April 1, 2016 and India advanced only 3 days to April 12, 2009. EB-3 for the…

Jenny ZhanMarch 28, 2019

EB-5 Visa Family Immigration H-1B Visa Immigration Investor Visas

February 2019 Visa Bulletin: Minor Advances and the Expired EB-5 Program

In the newly released January visa bulletin, EB-2 and EB-3 visas remain current for most countries. EB-2 in China have advanced two months to October 1, 2015 and India advanced 1 week to April 6, 2009. EB-3 for the Philippines…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 14, 2019

EB-5 Visa Extraordinary Ability Family Immigration Immigration

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

EB-5 Visa Extraordinary Ability Immigration

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

EB-5 Visa Family Immigration

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

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

EB-5 Visa

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

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

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 Program Extended to September 30th Without Change

The EB-5 program allows investor to obtain a green card if they invest either $500,000 or $1,000,000 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

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

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

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Congress extends EB-5 Regional Center Program until September 30, 2016

The news that a lot of immigration advocates and immigrant investors are waiting for - Congress extends the EB-5 Regional Center Program until September 30, 2016! The EB-5 investor visa is a green card option for an immigrant entrepreneur that…

IanScottDecember 16, 2015

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas Questions & Answers

Thinking of Investing in an EB-5 Regional Center? Some Things to Consider Top 10 Due Diligence Questions

The EB-5 Immigrant (Green Card) Investor Visa requires that you invest either $1,800,000 in a city settings, or $900,000 in rural settings, and in return, the U.S. Government will give you, your spouse and your children a Green Card. The…

IanScottOctober 10, 2013

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

EB-5 Regional Center Immigrant Investor Green Card – Friend or Foe?

IanScottSeptember 18, 2013

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas Questions & Answers

The 6 Steps Required to Apply For An EB-5 Visa (How To Get A Million Dollar Green Card)

There are a number of steps that investors must complete to get a green card through the EB-5 visa program. The process is a complicated one but if you have the funds, this is an excellent way for someone and…

IanScottDecember 4, 2012

EB-5 Visa Immigration

The Million-Dollar Green Card (EB-5 Investor Visa) Demystified

What is An EB-5 Visa in a Nutshell? If you want a green card and have ever thought about starting or purchasing a business in the United States an EB-5 Investor Visa could be perfect for you. Generally speaking the…

IanScottSeptember 30, 2012

regional center | | Scott Legal, P.C.

Coronavirus Update: USCIS Extends Flexibility for Requests for Evidence and Notices of Intent to Deny

USCIS Extends RFE and NOID Flexibility to Regional Center Notice of Intent to Terminate

EB-5 Approval in Approximately 4 Months

Congress Passes Short Term Funding and New EB-5 Rules Come into Effect Today

April 2019 Visa Bulletin

February 2019 Visa Bulletin: Minor Advances and the Expired EB-5 Program

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

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

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

EB-5 Approval for Chinese National

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

Department of Homeland Security Releases its Spring 2018 Regulatory Agenda

EB-5 Approval

EB-5 Program Extended to September 30th Without Change

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

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?

Congress extends EB-5 Regional Center Program until September 30, 2016

Thinking of Investing in an EB-5 Regional Center? Some Things to Consider Top 10 Due Diligence Questions

EB-5 Regional Center Immigrant Investor Green Card – Friend or Foe?

Top 6 Questions Clients Ask About the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Program

The 6 Steps Required to Apply For An EB-5 Visa (How To Get A Million Dollar Green Card)

The Million-Dollar Green Card (EB-5 Investor Visa) Demystified

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