Congress may overhaul the EB-5 immigrant-visa program that often benefits prosperous areas rather than the rural and impoverished urban ones for which it was created. A bill introduced in June of 2015 by Senators Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., and Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, aims to reform the program with key points as follows:
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EB-5 Economic Methodologies in Hotel and Resort Development
The USCIS hosted a public engagement in June 2012 and had two economists who work on the EB-5 Investment Immigration program in the meeting. The USCIS provides clarification to two of the primary points mentioned in the meeting.
EB-5 Investment Immigration Points to Consider
In the application of EB-5 investment immigration, there are points that should be carefully considered the capital is invested. The investor should evaluate not only the investment project, but also his or her own situation and preferences. Here are several points to consider :
Immigration Programs Extended to 09/30/2012
On 10/28/09, President Obama signed the new bill of FY10 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill (P.L.111-83) into official law. The signed law extends the following immigration programs through September 30, 2012:
