The visas which enable you to work in the USA
If you have an extraordinary skill, valuable experience or sufficient funds to invest or start a business, there are US work visa options for you.
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US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and USCIS guidelines to protect oneself from EB-5 fraud
The SEC and USCIS have jointly issued investor alerts to warn individuals about fraudulent investment scams in the EB-5 program.
US authorities make arrests after months-long investigation of fraud in the OPT Program
The Optional Practical Training (OPT) Program is a pathway to post-graduation work experience for international students in the United States.
Selecting an EB-5 investment? Five things you need to know
The EB-5 visa is for investors who are willing to invest USD 1.8 million into a business in a non-targeted employment area or USD 900,000 into a targeted employment area (TEA).
EB-5 Investor Visa re-authorized to continue until September 30, 2019
With the passage of the new federal funding bill on the 15th of February 2019, The EB-5 Regional Center Program has been reauthorized to continue until September 30, 2019
EB-5 Regional Center Program receives 3-month extension
The US EB-5 Program has received a 3 month extension till the 15th of February, 2019. It is uncertain as to what would happen thereafter
Indian EB-5 Investor Visa Market
India has become the second largest market for US EB-5 Investment Visas in the world, with Indians in large numbers now seeing it as the preferred route to acquiring a ‘Green Card’
EB-5 investment – Proposed amount increases
There have been various proposals to increase the minimum investment amounts for the US EB-5 visa. Which is finally accepted remains to be seen
Impact of the US government shutdown on the EB-5 Visa Program
The US government shutdown has had a clear impact on the EB-5 Program, with processing of I-526, I-485 & I-924 on hold. However, processing of I-829 is not affected
Waiting list of EB5 Investor Visa reaches 30,000
Investors from China, Vietnam and India now subject to retrogression, meaning they will now have to wait for longer periods of time to get their ‘Green Cards’
