The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA) significantly changed the way USCIS handles regional center compliance. One of the most concerning developments for investors is the termination of a regional center.
If your EB-5 project’s regional center is terminated, does that mean your green card case is...
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program continues to attract interest from foreign nationals already living in the United States. One feature that has made EB-5 more appealing in recent years is concurrent filing, which allows certain investors to apply for permanent residence while their EB-5 petition is still pending.
However,...
As employment-based immigration pathways become increasingly complex, many foreign nationals are reassessing how to secure long-term status in the United States. One option that continues to draw interest is the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, which provides a path to permanent residence through investment and job creation.
For certain entrepreneurs,...
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is undergoing another round of significant fee changes — one that immediately benefits investors and another that could reshape filing costs in late 2025. A recent federal court ruling returned several EB-5 filing fees to their pre-April 2024 levels, providing meaningful cost relief. At the same time, the...
For many Canadians, owning a home in Florida is a dream come true. Warm winters, strong real estate options, and easy travel make the Sunshine State a favorite second-home destination. However, one common misconception is that purchasing property in the U.S. automatically provides immigration benefits or long-term residency rights. It does not....
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has intensified its compliance efforts by launching ongoing audits of EB-5 Regional Centers under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA).
This initiative underscores USCIS’s focus on transparency, program integrity, and investor protection within the EB-5 immigrant investor program.
On August 19, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an update to its Policy Manual that could have serious consequences for foreign nationals applying for certain immigration benefits. Under the new guidance, USCIS officers may weigh whether an applicant has engaged in activity deemed “anti-American” when making discretionary decisions.
Many international students enter the United States on an F-1 visa with hopes of completing their degree and launching a career. But what happens if things change — you pause your studies or decide that the academic path isn’t right for you?
If you're an F-1 student who...
Many people reach out to immigration attorneys with heartfelt stories about individuals they know who are wonderful, hardworking, and kind-hearted, hoping to sponsor them for U.S. immigration. While character and goodwill are commendable, U.S. immigration law does not have a visa category based solely on these qualities. Immigration to the United States...
As the United States enters a new phase under President-elect Donald Trump, immigration policies are expected to shift significantly. With potential changes in visa processing, green card backlogs, and increased scrutiny, it’s crucial for immigrants and visa holders to understand and prepare for these developments. Below is an in-depth analysis of the...
