Americans Don’t Want to Die Working

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 Visa Set Asides—Backlog for India and China by the end of the year?

EB-5 TEA and Rural projects continue in popularity, but the big question remains: will we see backlog in certain countries? Source

The UK Closing Its Non-Dom Regime Could Turn Out to Be a Big Mistake

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……

No April Fools: Lawsuit Against USCIS on EB-5 Fee Increase

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……

Failed Impeachment Bid Aside, Mayorkas’ Reign at DHS Has Been a Big Disappointment for EB-5

While DHS chief Alejandro Mayorkas escaped a Republican-led impeachment effort, his tenure at the agency still has been a disappointment. Source

Tapping the Mic: Why Specialized Podcasts Are Crucial to Selecting Investment Migration Programs

Investment migration may seem like a gamble to investors seeking viable international living. But guidance from podcasts may help. Source

Funding-Challenged USCIS Set to Implement Proposed Fee Schedule, EB-5 Bears the Brunt

USCIS is on the brink of implementing its proposed fee hikes, and the EB-5 industry is bracing for impact. Source

Where Is the Global Migration Market Heading in 2024?

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

TEA Changes: What We Need to Know

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

In Eliciting Florida Law’s EB-5 Carveout, Lobbyists Give Industry Something to Be Thankful For

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……