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The Department of State Reciprocity Schedule is a crucial resource for anyone involved in the U.S. immigration process, whether you are petitioning for an immigrant relative, the Beneficiary in a petition, or filing for a non-immigrant status. This article shall provide details on the reciprocity schedule, explaining what it is, how it works, and why...

A new trend has emerged where USCIS is approving employment-based green cards even when the applicant’s priority date is not current. Normally, to receive a green card, there must be a visa number available, corresponding to the applicant’s priority date. According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), visa numbers are generally assigned at the...

Starting August 19, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began accepting online applications for its new Parole in Place program, introduced under the “Keeping Families Together” initiative. This program is designed to assist non-citizen spouses and stepchildren who entered the U.S. without proper admission or parole. By granting temporary Parole in Place, these individuals...

Job creation is central to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program because it aligns with the US government’s goal of stimulating economic growth through foreign investment. The program requires each EB-5 investment to result in the creation of at least ten full-time jobs for US citizens or green card holders within a minimum two-year timeframe. Part-time...

Once a private securities offering is ready to launch, issuers and fund managers must tackle the challenge of raising capital. Registered broker-dealers play a significant role in securities offerings by connecting issuers with potential investors. However, an increasing number of unregistered capital raisers, finders, agents, and individuals with similar titles claim they can assist issuers...

Using proceeds from a property sale is a viable strategy for meeting the EB-5 investment requirements. Here’s how investors can leverage this method:  Property Valuation and Sale:  Obtain a professional and accurate appraisal of the property to determine the market value of the property  Engage with a real estate professional to list and sell the...

The Foreign Labor Application Gateway, commonly known as FLAG, is the centralized hub for all immigration-related processes concerning employment-based applications, including PERM processing. FLAG serves as a comprehensive platform for submitting and managing prevailing wage requests, Labor Condition Applications (LCAs), and other essential immigration documentation.  FLAG recently updated its processing times and unfortunately, they remain...

In June we reported that the Biden administration had announced a parole-in-place program to help unite families.  This new initiative aimed to benefit those married to a U.S. Citizen who had entered without admission or parole and had continuously resided in the U.S. for at least 10 years as of June 17, 2024. Although precise...