Prospective EB-5 investors should consider filing before November 30, 2026, to avoid substantial increases in United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) filing fees. The USCIS is implementing significant fee increases that will affect EB-5 investors, regional centers, and EB-5 investment projects. For EB-5 investors who are ready and eligible
When you sponsor your husband or wife for a U.S. immigrant visa, the government wants to see that there will be adequate financial support once your spouse becomes a lawful permanent resident (“Green Card Holder.”). For most marriage-based cases, this requires completing a Form I-864, Affidavit of Support (“Form I-864”)
For EB-5 investors, capital redeployment is an important consideration when investment funds are repaid by the original job-creating entity to the New Commercial Enterprise (“NCE”). The Reform and Integrity Act (“RIA”) establishes specific parameters governing when a NCE must redeploy investment funds while continuing to maintain the EB-5 investors’ capital
When you are a parent with plans to immigrate to the United States, one of the most important questions may be whether your child can come with you. The answer depends on many factors such as the visa category, your child’s age, his/her marital status, and your relationship to the
Applying for a U.S. visa based on marriage, commonly known as a Spousal visa, requires more than showing that you are legally married. The U.S. government must also be satisfied that you entered into the marriage in good faith and not primarily to obtain an immigration benefit. For couples living
How to Check Your U.S. Visa Interview Schedule on CEAC If you need to check US visa interview schedule status, you’re applying through either the U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City or the U.S. Embassy in Manila – and getting this step right matters. This guide walks you through
Understanding what is a proxy marriage has become increasingly important for couples separated by international borders seeking options to formalize their relationship and pursue U.S. immigration benefits. A proxy marriage refers to a legally recognized marriage ceremony in which one or both parties are not physically present at the time
On December 10, 2025, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) released a Form I-140G, Immigrant Petition for the Gold Card Program (“Form I-140G”) and instructions for the new U.S. “Gold Card” immigration program. The program was (presumably) created by Executive Order of President Trump on September 19, 2025. The
The term “affiliated job-creating entity” is an important term of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (“RIA”). Under the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, foreign investors who participate make an investment in a new business that employs U.S. workers and can obtain lawful permanent residence in the United States.
For individuals looking to build a future in the United States, investment immigration is a viable option for some. Through a U.S. investment visa, foreign nationals can pursue lawful permanent residence (“Green Card”) by investing capital into U.S. businesses that creates jobs and contributes to the growth of the American
For many family-based immigrants applying for a Green Card, a key step in the process is the submission of Form I-864, Affidavit of Support (“I-864”). This is a legally binding contract in which the sponsoring family member (“Sponsor”) agrees to financially support the intending immigrant (“Beneficiary”). However, in some cases,
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