USAVCS News & Immigration Articles

THE YEAR OF THE PIG 2019

The Pig (豬) is the twelfth of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Lunar calendar. According to one myth, the Jade Emperor...

Potential Wait Times for EB-5 Investors by Nationality

To learn about a more viable business-based investment alternative to EB-5 for foreign business owners and executives, that has current green card availability, no minimum investment, no legal source of...

Updates on EB-5 Visa Retrogression

NEW EB-5 INVESTORS FROM VIETNAM CAN EXPECT TO WAIT MORE THAN 7 YEARS FOR VISA AVAILABILITY The U.S. Department of State has provided key estimates for the potential immigrant visa...

USCIS RE-AUTHORIZES VISA NUMBERS FOR EB-5 INVESTORS

USCIS RE-AUTHORIZES VISA NUMBERS FOR EB-5 INVESTORS FROM VIETNAM AND CHINA FOR NOVEMBER 2018, BUT IS IT TOO SOON TO CELEBRATE? With dates moving forward 1.5 years for investors from...

BIG CHANGES LIKELY FOR H-1B and EB-5 VISA PROGRAMS

Experts suggest the following among some of the biggest proposed changes that we should expect: 1. The USCIS is expected to create a new registration requirement for applicants seeking H-1B...

NEW EB-5 VISA INVESTORS FROM

NEW EB-5 VISA INVESTORS FROM VIETNAM FACE 6-9 YEAR WAIT TIMES

There is a misconception about visa availability, processing times, and priority dates. Vietnamese investors may see the October 2018 Visa Bulletin indicating 3-year wait and think the same applies to...