Immigration

Month One of the Trump Administration The beginning of the new administration has been marked by a flurry of activity and significant changes, with numerous executive orders and policy shifts transforming the landscape of immigration. Keeping track of these developments can be challenging, especially as many of them deviate sharply … Read more

By Mona Shah, Esq. The US EB-5 industry is currently witnessing an unprecedented rift, ignited by the ongoing lawsuit: Invest in the USA (IIUSA) v. United States Department of Homeland Security, presided over by Federal Judge Ana C. Reyes. This litigation, filed by IIUSA—the industry’s foremost trade association representing regional … Read more

As reported earlier this year, the August Visa Bulletin, published by the State Department stated that the limit of available visas in the unreserved EB-5 category had been reached. This was the first such announcement since the enactment of the 2022 EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA).  RIA had allotted … Read more

By Mona Shah, Esq. & Rebecca S. Singh, Esq. As Donald Trump once again ascends to the presidency, and the tumult of the recent election cycle subsides, a pressing question emerges: what can the EB-5 industry expect from a second Trump presidency?   With strong anti-immigration rhetoric shaping the campaign, and … Read more

By Mona Shah, Esq. & Rebecca S. Singh, Esq. As Donald Trump once again ascends to the presidency, and the tumult of the recent election cycle subsides, a pressing question emerges: What can the EB-5 industry expect from a second Trump presidency?    Strong anti-immigration rhetoric shaping the campaign, and … Read more

When one thinks of real estate, what comes to mind? Houses, financing, maybe even Netflix’s Owning Manhattan. Certainly not global migration. 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 … 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

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