The U.S. Department of State ("DOS") has released the November 2023 visa bulletin, providing crucial monthly updates for immigrants affected by the quota system's waitlists. A specific focus on the EB-5 immigrant investor chart and retrogressed nationalities reveals notable progress. Particularly, the priority date for Indian nationals has advanced by over one year in the last two months, now standing at December 15, 2018.
Anticipation of further positive developments is warranted, considering that October 1, 2023, marked the commencement of the new fiscal year. This milestone signifies the availability of new visas. Additionally, the DOS has communicated that the fiscal year 2024 annual limit for employment-based preference immigrants is set at a minimum of 140,000.
Stay informed for the latest updates on this matter.
Anticipation of further positive developments is warranted, considering that October 1, 2023, marked the commencement of the new fiscal year. This milestone signifies the availability of new visas. Additionally, the DOS has communicated that the fiscal year 2024 annual limit for employment-based preference immigrants is set at a minimum of 140,000.
Stay informed for the latest updates on this matter.
USCIS Policy Update: USCIS Ombudsman's Explanation of the Effects of RIA for Investors Who Applied Before New Rules and Their Regional Center Has Been Closed.
Because many investors are at risk due to regional centers not following the new RIA administrative requirements, USCIS wants to understand RIA in a way that lets investors linked to closed regional centers keep their eligibility honestly.
Investors can use the "grandfathering" rule in Section 105(c). This rule says USCIS should still look at petitions from before RIA. So, investors who applied before RIA might still be eligible for job creation, even if their regional center was closed due to not following the rules, as long as it doesn't affect their investment or job creation directly. In such cases, USCIS officers can decide on a case-by-case basis whether these investors can still qualify as immigrant investors.
More information: https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/permanent-workers/employment-based-immigration-fifth-preference-eb-5/eb-5-questions-and-answers-updated-oct-2023
Because many investors are at risk due to regional centers not following the new RIA administrative requirements, USCIS wants to understand RIA in a way that lets investors linked to closed regional centers keep their eligibility honestly.
Investors can use the "grandfathering" rule in Section 105(c). This rule says USCIS should still look at petitions from before RIA. So, investors who applied before RIA might still be eligible for job creation, even if their regional center was closed due to not following the rules, as long as it doesn't affect their investment or job creation directly. In such cases, USCIS officers can decide on a case-by-case basis whether these investors can still qualify as immigrant investors.
More information: https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/permanent-workers/employment-based-immigration-fifth-preference-eb-5/eb-5-questions-and-answers-updated-oct-2023
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EB-5 Questions and Answers | USCIS
Retaining Eligibility1. Can I retain eligibility under section 203(b)(5)(M) of
In FY2023, 8,506 EB-5 visas were granted through consular processing, mainly due to the resumption of normal operations at U.S. Consulate Offices in Guangzhou and Mumbai. 5,718 visas went to Chinese nationals, and 676 to Indian applicants. Guangzhou processed 5,561, and Mumbai processed 610, thanks to improved processing capacity.
The Department of State (DOS) recognizes that wait times for in-person visa interviews can fluctuate due to workload and staffing changes, caused by pandemic redundancies and increased visa applications. They've extended consular officers' authority to waive in-person interviews for certain non-immigrant visa categories until December 31, 2023, to focus on clearing the backlog. Additionally, consular officers can waive interviews for certain first-time and renewing non-immigrant visa applicants with a clean record, enhancing efficiency.
In FY2024, the EB-5 program has been allocated more visas, indicating increased approvals and processing. Investors continue to show confidence in the program, with thousands expressing interest. According to Shai Zamanian “Although Mumbai and Chinese posts have increased capacity, the local posts within the GCC are not up to speed just yet, we anticipate seeing more movement with the implementation of these new changes
For more information, visit this link: https://iiusa.org/eb5-visa-data-dashboard/
The Department of State (DOS) recognizes that wait times for in-person visa interviews can fluctuate due to workload and staffing changes, caused by pandemic redundancies and increased visa applications. They've extended consular officers' authority to waive in-person interviews for certain non-immigrant visa categories until December 31, 2023, to focus on clearing the backlog. Additionally, consular officers can waive interviews for certain first-time and renewing non-immigrant visa applicants with a clean record, enhancing efficiency.
In FY2024, the EB-5 program has been allocated more visas, indicating increased approvals and processing. Investors continue to show confidence in the program, with thousands expressing interest. According to Shai Zamanian “Although Mumbai and Chinese posts have increased capacity, the local posts within the GCC are not up to speed just yet, we anticipate seeing more movement with the implementation of these new changes
For more information, visit this link: https://iiusa.org/eb5-visa-data-dashboard/
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How are USCIS officers adjudicating I-526 petitions filed before November 30, 2019?
USCIS updated their policy for I-526 petitions with priority date of on or before Nov. 30, 2019 to a project approval approach. As of July 2023, petitions with priority dates of on or before Nov. 30, 2019 were grouped petitions by their investment projects where the project has been reviewed and there is a visa available or soon to be available, for greater processing efficiencies. This approach enabled USCIS to increase productivity because adjudicators can process Form I-526 petitions more efficiently when they are working multiple petitions associated with the same project eliminating overlap in review of project documents for each investor.
USCIS updated their policy for I-526 petitions with priority date of on or before Nov. 30, 2019 to a project approval approach. As of July 2023, petitions with priority dates of on or before Nov. 30, 2019 were grouped petitions by their investment projects where the project has been reviewed and there is a visa available or soon to be available, for greater processing efficiencies. This approach enabled USCIS to increase productivity because adjudicators can process Form I-526 petitions more efficiently when they are working multiple petitions associated with the same project eliminating overlap in review of project documents for each investor.
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USCIS recently updated its Policy Manual with new guidance on consequences for non-compliance with the EB-5 Regional Center program. It covers new sanctions, fraud definitions, and rules for pre-RIA investors.
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New Policy Guidance on Noncompliance with EB-5 Regional Center Program | USCIS
We are issuing policy guidance on new provisions in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) that cover consequences for noncompliance with the EB-5 Regional Center program.
Trump’s End to Birthright Citizenship.
In recent years, birthright citizenship has been subject to serious abuses, especially through so-called “birth tourism.” This phenomenon involves pregnant women from countries such as China and others traveling to the United States with the express purpose of giving birth on American soil. Entire tour groups have been organized to facilitate this practice, providing housing for pregnant women and arranging for their deliveries at U.S. hospitals. Often, these women do not pay the hospital bills, leaving U.S. taxpayers to shoulder the financial burden.
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In recent years, birthright citizenship has been subject to serious abuses, especially through so-called “birth tourism.” This phenomenon involves pregnant women from countries such as China and others traveling to the United States with the express purpose of giving birth on American soil. Entire tour groups have been organized to facilitate this practice, providing housing for pregnant women and arranging for their deliveries at U.S. hospitals. Often, these women do not pay the hospital bills, leaving U.S. taxpayers to shoulder the financial burden.
Learn more: bit.ly/3DE18G6
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Trump’s End to Birthright Citizenship
“All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of…