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What is happening with the EB-5 Regional Center Program? USCIS Provides New Updates Regarding Program Lapse

Welcome back to Visalawyerblog and a very happy Thursday to all our loyal readers. In this blog post, we bring you the latest information regarding the expiration of the EB-5 Regional Center program. What is the EB-5 Regional Center Program? To become eligible to receive a green card (permanent residence)…

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Federal District Judge Rules to Reinstate $500,000 Minimum Investment For the EB-5 Visa Program

Federal District Judge Rules to Reinstate $500,000 Minimum Investment For the EB-5 Visa Program In this blog post, we share with you a new landmark court decision affecting the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Program, known as matter of Behring Regional Center LLC V. Chad Wolf et al. In this case,…

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USCIS Announces the Return of the International Entrepreneur Parole Program

Welcome back to the Visalawyerblog! We have a very exciting announcement for you this afternoon. The International Entrepreneur Parole Program is back and in full force! Today, May 10, 2021, USCIS announced that it will no longer pursue Trump era efforts to terminate the International Entrepreneur Parole Program and will…

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DOS Expands Interview Waiver Eligibility for Certain Applicants Renewing Non-Immigrant Visas

Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! It is the start of a brand-new week and we are excited to bring you more updates in the world of immigration. We are happy to report that the Department of State has released important information for nonimmigrant visa applicants who may qualify for an interview…

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COVID-19 Updates: DOS Announces Extension for Immigrant Visa Medical Exams, When Will Consulates Resume Visa Services, SEVP Guidance for International Students, and National Interest Exceptions for Presidential Proclamations Restricting Travel

In this blog post we share with our readers several new developments in immigration relating to COVID-19. At a Glance: What’s in This Blog? DOS Announces One-Month Extension for Immigrant Visa Medical Examinations Phased Resumption of Routine Visa Services DOS Releases SEVP Online Course Guidance for F and M Students…

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BREAKING: Executive Order Released: Spouses and Children of US Citizens, LPRs, EB-5 Investors, and More Are Exempt

The long-awaited Executive Order temporarily suspending the immigration of certain aliens into the United States has been released. WHO IS IMPACTED BY THE EXECUTIVE ORDER? The order entitled, “Proclamation Suspending the Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak,”…

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What’s happening with the Paycheck Protection Program authorized by the CARES Act?

For many small businesses struggling to survive in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, receiving a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan was the only option to stay afloat. Unfortunately, the $350 billion in aid set aside by the CARES Act has run out. While it is believed that Congress will…

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This Week in Immigration News: USCIS Launches Online Fraud Reporting System, Presidential Proclamation Regarding Coronavirus, H-2B Visa Update, & TPS Re-Registration for Yemen

Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! In this blog post we cover the latest immigration news of the week. USCIS Launches Online Form to Report Fraud On March 3rd USCIS announced the launch of a new online form available on the USCIS website that can be used to report suspected immigration fraud…

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Trump’s Policy Changes in 2019: A Year in Review

As we approach the end of the year, in this blog post, we look back at the major policy changes implemented by the Trump administration in the year 2019 that have had a profound impact on the way our immigration system functions today. JANUARY  Government Shutdown Woes The start of…

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Your Guide to the E-2 Visa: Is it right for you?

In this blog post we highlight the best features of E-2 Treaty Investor Visa program, for individuals seeking to live and work in the United States for a temporary period of time. First let’s discuss what the E-2 visa is. The E-2 visa is a non-immigrant visa type, which means…