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USCIS Seeks Public Comments on Proposed Rule Impacting Certain Pending Immigrant Investor (EB-5) Applications
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) seeks public comments on a proposed rule published in the Federal Register today that would enable USCIS to process certain applications approved between 1995 and 1998 by immigrant investors under the fifth preference employment-based immigrant visa classification, also known as EB-5.
USCIS Publishes QAs On Direct Email Communication With EB-5 Regional Center Applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is implementing the first phase in a series of proposed enhancements to the EB-5 program. Beginning today, Form I-924 applicants will be able to communicate directly with USCIS adjudicators via email in an effort to streamline the process and quickly raise and resolve issues and questions that arise during the adjudication process.
Applying for investment visa - regional investment center EB5
If somebody is without status in U.S.A can the person apply for investment visa?
Yes, of course. Especially when you are going through a regional investment center.
USCIS Releases EB-5 Stakeholder QAs
Please read the attachment for "EB-5 Stakeholder QAs".
USCIS Proposes Significant Enhancements to EB-5 Visa Processing to Help America Win the Future
released May 19, 2011
Actions Will Streamline Program Designed to Create Jobs
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today proposed significant enhancements to the administration of the USCIS Immigrant Investor Program, commonly referred to as the EB-5 Program—transforming the intake and review process for immigrant investors as part of the Obama administration’s continued commitment to improve the legal immigration system and meet our economic and national security needs for the 21st century.
EB5 through Regional Centers Services and Fees
The fee schedule for EB5 through Regional Centers (fees are payable by personal or corporate checks) is as follows:
| 1. | Legal Fees (for our Office):
$7,500 payable as follows for preparing I-526 Immigrant Petition: $5,000 at the commencement of the case and the rest $2500, to be paid on the 1st day of the month following the month in which the case is opened by the Law Offices. |
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USCIS Issues Presentation On EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Stakeholder Meeting December 16, 2010
This presentation is intended to provide a guide for discussion at the stakeholders’ meeting and to explain current USCIS policy and practice. It is not intended to be an official statement of USCIS policy, and does not supersede any existing statutes, regulations, or policy memoranda.
B-2 (Visitors or Tourist) visa Extensions for an investor and for a parent
We have received two interesting B-2 extensions. It has been my view that under certain circumstances B-2 can and should be permitted by USCIS to be used even where the applicant has an immigrant intent or is otherwise staying longer than usual in USA. Apparently, USCIS agrees.
Nonimmigrant Visas
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EB5 investment visa
For EB5 investment visa, can one of my relative living in USA gift me the $500K required to invest in a "targeted employment area"
I do not see why not. But check with a CPA about gift tax.