As the NYC Real Estate Expo entered its 16th year, there was a marked difference from real estate expos of former years—a Residency and Citizenship by Investment (RCBI) Pavilion joined the usual array of booths ranging from real estate developments to service providers. Notably, EB-5, a US “Residency by Investment” … Read more
Update on Regional Centers terminated for lack of payments earlier this year. Some are getting a chance to pay now–why? Source
Recently, Bloomberg released a shocking exposé, “How Thousands of Middlemen Are Gaming the H-1B Program.” H-1B visas are a type of temporary non-immigrant visa designed to attract global talent by allowing U.S. employers to hire foreign workers who will hold specialty occupations. As the foremost… Source
State Department Announces Annual Limit Reached in EB-5 Unreserved Category. The first announcement since the enactment of the 2022 EB-5 RIA. Source
Check out Mona Shah’s recent interview with IMI Daily regarding how American work culture has changed since the pandemic, and more! Source
EB-5 TEA and Rural projects continue in popularity, but the big question remains: will we see backlog in certain countries? Source
The UK has offered a special tax status to non-domiciled residents since the late 1700s. However, the British government recently announced it is dispensing with this colonial-era law, implying significant consequences for many international residents, businesses, and even the UK economy. So, what exactly was non-domiciled status, and what happens now that it’s coming to……
By Mona Shah, Esq. The Lawsuit To our regular subscribers, there was certainly no surprise when a lawsuit was filed on March 19, 2024, relating to the upcoming USCIS filing fee increases by Bless Litigation, Wasden Law and Galati Law. The lawsuit was filed in the District of Colorado and is aimed at stopping USCIS……
While DHS chief Alejandro Mayorkas escaped a Republican-led impeachment effort, his tenure at the agency still has been a disappointment. Source
Investment migration may seem like a gamble to investors seeking viable international living. But guidance from podcasts may help. Source
USCIS is on the brink of implementing its proposed fee hikes, and the EB-5 industry is bracing for impact. Source
The EB-5 industry was in full swing last year, but uncertainties pervade the space as 2024 chugs along. So what’s in store for the future? Source
Integral to EB-5 is the economist, who can help assess one of the most maddening aspects of the process: the identification of TEAs. Source
By Mona Shah, Esq. and Rebecca Singh, Esq. Memo to the EB-5 industry: Lobbying works! This practice, judiciously applied by certain practitioners in the sector, elicited a legislative triumph that will ensure immigrant investors using the program will not be subject to restrictions prescribed by a law prohibiting ownership of Florida real estate by people……
When it comes to age-outs, does filing an adjustment of status application help freeze a dependent child’s age? Our new article takes a look. Source
Will Laphonza Butler, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s replacement for Sen. Dianne Feinstein, echo Feinstein’s anti-EB-5 stance? We say: unlikely. Source
New USCIS guidance aims to clear up confusion over sustainment with regard to regional centers. But vague, cosmetic language mars the info. Source