In our continuing series of reports, Charles (“Charlie”) Oppenheim, Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division, U.S. Department of State, shares his most recent analysis of current trends and
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What if the Government Shuts Down Tonight (1/19/2018)?: Impact on Immigration Services
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Congressional negotiations on a federal spending bill remain very active. To avoid a federal government shutdown, a decision or a short-term continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government at current…
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EB-5 Regional Center, Conrad 30 Waiver, Nonminister Religious Worker & E-Verify Programs Extended Through 12/11/15
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On September 30, 2015, President Obama signed a Continuing Resolution to extend funding of the US government through December 11, 2015, and temporarily avoid a government shutdown. See http://www.wsj.com/articles/senate-passes-government-funding-bill-prior-to-midnight-deadline-1443623598. …
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USCIS Publishes Draft EB-5 Policy Memorandum for Public Comment
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USCIS Publishes Draft EB-5 Policy Memorandum for Public Comment
USCIS issued a DRAFT policy memo relevant to EB-5 adjudication of Form I-526 and Form I-829 regarding the requirements for job…
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EB-2 India: Retrogression Imminent – Visa Office on Priority Dates, Demand, and Predictions
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The new federal fiscal year begins on October 1, bringing an infusion of visa numbers. Recently, Charles (“Charlie”) Oppenheim, Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division, U.S. Department of…
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EB-5 Investor Alert – Investment Scams Exploit Immigrant Investor Program
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) Office of Investor Education and Advocacy and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) have jointly issued an Investor Alert to warn potential investors…
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EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visas –important USCIS Policy Memorandum
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The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, a program designed to stimulate the U.S. economy through job creation and capital investment by foreign investors, is becoming more popular. The program, however, is…
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Entrepreneurs in Residence – One Year Later
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USCIS’s assessment of it’s Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIR) initiative.
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EB-5 Regional Centers, E-Verify, Religious Workers & the Conrad State 30 Programs Extended
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Law signed extending four key immigration programs.
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