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Who May Apply for an EB-5 Visa?

What is the EB-5 Visa Program?

The EB-5 visa program was established by the United States government to provide a pathway for foreign investors, and their families, to obtain permanent residency or a green card in the U.S. To qualify, foreign investors should make significant investments in the U.S. economy, that create employment opportunities for others. 

How To Get a Green Card Without Marriage

Obtaining a U.S. green card is an important goal for many aspiring immigrants. However, many mistakenly believe their paths to permanent residency are limited. Marriage to a U.S. citizen is a commonly known method but not the only option. 

This thorough guide explores diverse routes to obtaining a U.S. green card. EB5 Global Ventures’ experienced immigration professionals provide immigration solutions to help clients understand their immigration process. 

USCIS Will Allow More Individuals Who Had “Aged Out” Under Prior Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) Guidelines To Submit Late Green Card Applications

USCIS has issued additional Child Status Protection Act guidance to allow the agency to exercise its discretion to accept an adjustment application and accord CSPA protections to a foreign national even if more than one year has elapsed since their priority date became current under the State Department’s Visa Bulletin Dates for Filing.

China's Accession to Hague's Apostille Convention Expected to Streamline EB-5 Processing

On March 8, 2023, China officially acceded to the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents, also known as the “Apostille Convention”. The Apostille Convention is an international treaty that simplifies the process of authenticating public documents for use in foreign countries.

EB-5 WAITING TIMES GET LONGER AND LONGER

On April 23, 2018, Mr. Charles ("Charlie") Oppenheim, Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division, U.S. Department of State, spoke at an EB-5 industry conference regarding visa waiting lines for EB-5 investors.ii He indicated that EB-5 visa applicants chargeable to mainland China and Vietnam now face visa backlogs for the foreseeable future, and that EB-5 visa backlogs for nationals of India, Brazil, South Korea, and Taiwan are expected by the summer of 2019.

Statement from the White House Press Secretary: Is Immigration Reform in the U.S. on the Radar?

President Donald J. Trump just concluded a successful bipartisan and bicameral meeting on immigration reform.  During the closed-door portion of the meeting, they reached an agreement to negotiate legislation that accomplishes critically needed reforms in four high-priority areas: border security, chain migration, the visa lottery, and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy.

Does the President Have Authority to Issue an Immigration Ban?

The President’s recent executive order on immigration triggered heated debate in the immigration community and throughout the nation, and left many questioning the President’s authority to issue such a sweeping ban on foreign nationals entering the US.

In support of his authority to issue the executive order, the President cites Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) 212(f), which states: