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- EB-5 Visa Supply and Demand for Set Asides – What’s Next?
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- Strategic Investment Choices in EB-5 Visa Set Asides
- From Documentation to Approval: EB-5 Source of Funds Explained
- What is the Difference Between a Texas Public Information Report and an Amendment to the Certificate of Formation?
- Corporate Transparency Act – Required Beneficial Owner Information (BOI) Filings For Everyone
- Who Does What in the EB-5 Process? – Exploring the Key Players
- Concurrent Filing Sparks Increased Interest in the EB-5 Program
- 2024 H-1B Cap Registration: A New Beneficiary Focused Process
- USCIS Fee Hike to Take Effect April 1, 2024
- Concurrent Filing Sparks Increased Interest in the EB-5 Program
- SEC Adopts New Private Fund Advisor Rules
- What to look for when hiring a securities, syndication, or fund attorney
- Selling or Transferring Your Interest in Real Estate Syndications or Other Investments
- Crypto Risks – Options for forming a crypto fund
- USCIS Agrees To Concurrently Adjudicate H-4, H-4 EADs And L-2s When Filed With I-129
- 2022 Syndication & Fund Review
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- Fraud, Fraud & More Fraud. More FTX, Crypto And Blockchain Securities News
- Employers! Non-Competes May Soon Become Unenforceable Under New FTC Rule
- Gaining Through Giving
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- SEC Publishes Strategic Plan For Fiscal Years 2022-2026
- Fast Track To A Green Card For Indian Born Foreign Nationals
- FTX Bankruptcy – House of Cards Falls
- Prevailing Wage And PERM Processing Times Update
- New Public Charge Rule
- How Long Do I Have To Wait To Become A US Citizen
- How To Overcome A Lengthy Absence From The US As A Green Card Holder
- OFLC To Implement New SOC Codes and Publish New Wages On July 1, 2022
- PERM Processing Times
- Things I Learned At The AILA Conference
- The Due-On-Sale Clause: What It Is And When To Ignore It
- When To Start The PERM Process For Your H-1B Employees
- The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
- Breaking News! Congress Reauthorizes the EB-5 Regional Center Program
- Capitalization, Cap Table, & Initial Accounting
- H-1B Lottery FY2023- Frequently Asked Questions
- How To Make An Interfile Request To Switch Employment Categories
- Introduction To Easements
- H-1B Update – FY2023 H-1B Season Approaching
- Schedule A occupations
- USCIS Relaxes 60 day Filing Requirement For I-693 Medical Reports
- 2021: A Year in Review
- An Overview of the H-1B Process
- Guide to Business Entities
- A (Very) Basic Introduction to Estates in Land
- Travel Ban To Be Lifted Starting November 8, 2021
- November Visa Bulletin Disappoints, Especially For EB-3 Applicants
- AILA Files Lawsuit Claiming H-4 And L-2 EAD Should Qualify For 180- day Automatic Extension
- Biden Administration To Lift Travel Ban And Allow Vaccinated Travelers To Enter The U.S.
- USCIS Extends Validity Of I-751 And I-829 Receipt Notices From 18 To 24 Months
- Department of State Releases October Visa Bulletin and Predictions For Coming Months
- Applicants must call USCIS to reschedule biometrics
- The Importance Of Maintaining F-1 Status
- Continuous Residence And Prolonged Absences
- DHS Withdraws Its Duration Of Status Rule
- The 5 Year Rule – Getting Remarried as a Green Card Holder
- USCIS Confirms It Will Suspend Biometrics For Certain Nonimmigrants
- Visa Bulletin Predictions For Employment and Family-Based Cases And DOS Announces Tiered Approach To Prioritize Visas
- A Closer Look At Biden’s US Citizenship Act
- The Three Keys To A Great Law Firm
- The Importance of the LOI before the Purchase Contract
- PLG Attorneys Welcome Positive Change Under The Biden Administration
- Trump’s Final Stamp On Immigration And Biden’s First Day In Office
- 240-Day Rule For H-1B Extensions
- DOL Takes A Second Run At Increasing Its Wages
- DHS is publishing an H-1B lottery final rule that gives preference to individuals with higher wages
- Trump Suspends The Entry Of Immigrants/Nonimmigrants By Another 3 Months
- 2020: A Year In Review
- New DOL And DHS Rules Struck Down In Federal Courts
- Use Of Alternative Wage Surveys To Overcome The New DOL Wage Rates
- Changes To The H-1B Lottery Process For FY2021
- What Will The Immigration Landscape Look Like Under A Biden Administration?
- November 2020 Visa Bulletin Extends The Use Of The Filing Date Chart For Employment-Based Green Cards
- IT companies File Suit Against DOL Over Its New Wage Rule
- October 2020 Visa Bulletin Is Finally Out And It Is Good News!
- DOL’s Interim Final Rule Implements Higher Prevailing Wage Rates
- DHS Has Published New H-1B Regulations
- Trump’s Public Charge Rule Is Back
- DHS is Taking Final Steps for The Publication of a New H-1B Regulation
- District Court Refuses To Issue Nationwide Injunction Against The April And June Presidential Proclamations, Except For Diversity Lottery Winners
- New DOS Guidance After Federal Suits Against The Presidential Proclamations
- Trump’s Plan To Increase H-1B Enforcement
- New Agreement Between Federal Departments For H-1B Enforcement
- USCIS Announces Significant Hike In Filing Fees For Certain Non-Immigrant And Immigrant Petitions
- Frequently Asked Questions For International Students
- NY District Court Issues Nationwide Injunction And Temporary Stay On Trump’s Unlawful Public Charge Rule.
- Job loss during COVID-19 and the Compelling Circumstance EAD
- Trump Administration Agrees To Drop New F-1/M-1 Rule, Allowing Students To Study Online For The Fall Semester
- ICE: International Students May Have To Go Back To Their Home Country If Their Classes Go Online Only This Fall
- Trump’s Attack On H-1Bs Is The Worst Yet
- Securing H-1B Approval Beyond The 6-Year Limit
- USCIS Must Rescind Its 2018 Contracts And Itineraries Memo (For Real This Time)
- Additional Considerations for Employers Filing PERMs Who Have Laid Off U.S. Workers During COVID-19
- Trump Suspends Green Cards Due to COVID-19
- DOL and USCIS Relax Their Requirements To Help Employers Cope During The COVID-19 Outbreak
- Staying H-1B Compliant During the COVID-19 Outbreak
- Federal Judge Rules That USCIS Can No Longer Use Its Policy Memos to Justify Denying H-1B Petitions
- The Dawn Of A New Era: Becoming Familiar With The New Public Charge Rule
- Important Updates On H-1B Electronic Registration For FY 2021
- Important Considerations When Choosing An Entity Structure
- Why Federal Lawsuits work. A Success Story
- What do my investors expect from a fundraise?
- Why Day 1 CPT Is Not A Good Idea And Can Cause More Problems Than It Solves
Business Development
- 506(b) versus 506(c)
- Valuation
- Types of Equity Discussion
- What Exactly Is A PPM (Private Placement Memorandum) And Why Do I Need One To Raise Money?
- The Fundamentals of a Hotel Transaction: Buyer’s Edition
- President Biden To Ban Travel From India To The U.S
- Travelling As A Lawful Permanent Resident During The Ongoing Pandemic
- The Importance of a Commercial Lease Review (Part 2)
- Loss Of Employment And Filing A New H-1B Petition Outside Of The 60-Day Grace Period
- Update On The President’s Recent Proclamation Affecting H-1Bs And Common Questions
- The Coronavirus Relief Fund: A Guide for Texas Local Governments
- New Terms and Clauses of the Multifamily Contract During a Pandemic
- Federal Reserve Municipal Liquidity Facility: A Guide for State & Local Governments
- Maintaining An H-1B Workforce During The COVID-19 Pandemic
- An Overview of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securities Act (“CARES Act”) for Small Business Owners
- SBA Loan Deferment and Relief Under the Cares Act
- Manual of Aid to State & Local Governments Under CARES Act
- COVID-19 and 2020 Property Taxes March 30, 2020 Update
- Loan Deferments During Times Of Crisis – Part 2
- Directing Capital Toward Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19: Legal Strategies for Texas Local Governments
- COVID-19 Paid Leave Acts – A Brief Breakdown
- Steps to Obtain SBA Disaster Relief Loan
- Loan Deferments During Times Of Crisis
Business Formation
Business Transactions
Business Transactions Blog
- In Need of a Contract for Deed”
- Fannie Mae’s Green Rewards Program Puts Green Back in Property Owner’s Pockets
- “Surviving Special Servicing: What to Expect If Your Loan is Referred”
- Wrap Your Head Around Seller Financing
- What to Assume About Loan Assumptions
- The DSCR: Calculating Your Property’s Financial Health
- Real Estate Fund versus Syndication
- Kim Kardashian Settles With Sec For $1.26 Million For Violations Of The Anti-Touting Provision
- Exits – IPO, M&A, Reverse Merger
- Private Placement Memorandum
- Transactional FAQ Videos
- Option Fee Now Included in Mobile Deposit
- A Boundary Line / Encroachment Issue And Possible Resolutions
Change of status applications, including F-1, H-4, L-2, etc.
- USCIS Processing Delays for H-4/L-2 Applications
- USCIS Expands Premium Processing: Faster Path to Change into F, M, or J Nonimmigrant Status
- ACICS Schools Are No Longer Recognized By USCIS
- USCIS Extends Certain Employment Authorizations Up To 540 days
- DHS Agrees To Allow H-4 And L-2 Applicants To Qualify For 180-Day Automatic EAD Extension As Part Of Settlement
- Is Day 1 CPT Still A Problem?
- USCIS Processing Delays
Concurrent Filing
Corporate & Securities
COVID-19 Assistance
Cryptocurrency
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (“DACA”)
- DACA Renewals and the Future of the American Dream and Promise Act
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (“DACA”)
E-2 Treaty Visas
E-2 Visa
- Choosing Your Path to the American Dream: E-2 Visa vs. EB-5 Visa
- E-2 Treaty Investors General Information
E-3 Specialty Occupation Professionals from Australia
E-3 Visa General Information
EB-1, EB-2, National Interest Waivers, and EB-3
- USCIS Expands Premium Processing For Certain EB-1c and EB-2 NIW Applications
- Success Story: EB-2 To EB-3 Downgrade Approved For A Schedule A Case
EB-5 Information
- Can I Make a Partial Investment in the EB-5 Program?
- The Basics of EB-5 Direct Investments
- EB-5 Regional Centers: Driving Economic Development
- H-1B and F-1 Visa Holders’ Growing Interest in EB-5
- Unsecured Loans as a Viable Source of EB-5 Funds
- Basic Requirements of the EB-5 Visa Program
- What’s Causing the Resurgence of EB-5
- Understanding the Rapid EB-5 Visa Availability for Indian Investors
- Updated India Priority Date for EB-5 – What It Means for You
Employment-Based Immigration
- H-1B Registration Opens March 6th!
- FY 2024 Update for employment-based green card applications
- What happens if I am laid off before my H-1B change of status become effective?
- DHS Issues Proposed Rule to Modernize H-1B Visa Program
- Case Study Discussion:L-1A Approval for Multinational Manager without issuance of a Request for Evidence
- Why the Visa Bulletin is only going to get worse
- Understanding the different roles of USCIS, DOL and DOS in your immigration journey
- Travel tips for F-1 students
- Case Study Discussion: L-1 and EB-1C Approval for Multinational Manager without issuance of any Requests for Evidence
- USCIS Introduces New Guidance on Compelling Circumstances for EAD: What You Need to Know
- USCIS Uncovers Fraud in H-1B Registration Process: Steps Taken to Ensure Fairness and Transparency
- Breaking Down the Complexities of the Visa Bulletin: What You Need to Know
- USCIS To Extend Grace Period From 60 days To 180 days
- F-1 Students Next In Line To Benefit From Premium Processing For Their Work Authorizations
- Can Two Companies File My H-1B In The Upcoming Lottery?
- H-1B Amendments FAQ
- H-1Bs: Benching And The 60 Day Grace Period
- An Introduction To H-1Bs FAQ
- USCIS Proposes A Hike In Fees To Reduce The Backlog
- Options For Foreign Nationals Who Are Laid Off
- FY 2023 Update For Employment-Based Green Card Applications
- H-1B / LCA Fact Sheet
- USCIS Expected To Use All Available Employment Based Green Cards This Fiscal Year
- USCIS Extends Flexibilities For Responding To Various Agency Requests And Permanently Allows Scanned Signatures
- How To Demonstrate That You Qualify As A Manager/Executive For L-1A purposes
- Is An H-1B Amendment Really Required?
- Not Selected In The H-1B Lottery? Is Day 1 CPT The Only Option?
- Why is my case taking so long? How to get your Immigration petition expedited with USCIS
- Terminating An H-1B Employee. What Employers Need To Know
- Department of State announces waiver of interviews for certain non-immigrant visas
- Interfiling Versus Filing A New I-485 In Order To Switch Employment Categories
- H-1B Denial Rates Continue to Drop
- Green Card Applicants Now Required To Get COVID-19 Vaccine Before Obtaining I-693 Medical Exam
- Important Considerations When Switching Jobs And Filing I-485, Supp J.
- F-1 Students No Longer Required To Bridge The Gap
- USCIS To Start Issuing 2-year EADs For Adjustment Applicants And New Expedited Processing Criteria
- USCIS Restores Its 2004 Deference Policy
- Life after the expiration of Proclamation 10052
- USCIS Announces That F-1 Students Can File OPT And STEM OPT Applications Online
- Day 1 CPT Revisited
- Related Entities Cannot File Multiple H-1B Filings For The Same Beneficiary
- PERMs and Audits
- O-1 Visa: General Information
- USCIS Provides Clarity On How It Calculates A Child’s Age Under The Child Status Protection Act (CSPA)
- Employment-Based Green Card
- Premium Processing: Congress Increases The Fees And Expands The Immigration Petitions Eligible
- Proving Financial Ability To Pay The Proffered Wage For An I-140
- Know Your I-9 Responsibilities. A Must Read For All Employers.
- USCIS Published A New Memo Rescinding Memos That Increased Denials In H-1B Petitions
- Employment Options For International Students
- EB-1, EB-2, National Interest Waiver, And EB3
- USCIS Requests for Further Evidence General Information
- When Is An H-1B Amendment Required?
- I-140 General Information
- Employer’s Responsibility To Maintain A Public Access File (PAF)
- PERM Process General Information
- CPT and H-1B General Information
- L-1B Visa General Information
- L-1A Visa General Information
- H-1B Electronic Registration- Frequently Asked Questions
- General Information About H-1B Visas
- H-1B FAQs
Extreme Hardship Waivers
F-1 International students- CPT/OPT and STEM OPT
Family Based Immigration
- Understanding Family-Based Immigration: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Unlocking the Pathways: Exploring Family-Based Immigration
- Love Knows No Borders: Understanding the I-129F Fiancé Visa for International Couples
- Bona-Fide Marriage or Marriage Fraud: What You Need to Know in Immigration Cases
- Demystifying Form I-864: A Comprehensive Guide to Completing the Affidavit of Support for U.S. Immigration Sponsorship
- USCIS Revises Its CSPA Policy To Benefit More Children
- Can I Still Get A 10-Year Marriage Based Green Card If I’m Separated Or Divorced?
- Obtaining A Green Card For A Parent
- What To Expect During A Marriage-Based Interview?
- I-864, Affidavit of Support
- Proposed Revisions To Form I-864, Affidavit Of Support
- Removal Of Conditions Process (Form I-751)
- Fiancé Visa Process (I-129F)
- Obtaining a Green Card through Marriage – Part 1
- Obtaining a Green Card through Marriage – Part 2
- Obtaining a Green Card through Marriage – Part 3
- Marriage-Based Green Card Process – Foreign National Spouse Resides Outside the US
- Marriage-Based Green Card Process – Foreign National Spouse Resides In the US
Fiancé Visa (I-129F)
Fidelity National Title
Form I-9
- USCIS Issues 24-Month Extension For I-90 Applicants
- Employer Alert: Employers Should Continue To Use The Existing Form I-9
Green Card Through Marriage
Guest Article
H-1B Information
H-1B Specialty Occupation & H-4 Dependent visas
H-2B Visa
- Current Administration To Issue Additional H-2B Visas To Help Combat The Labor Shortage
- Supplementing Your Workforce With H-2Bs
Immigration Blog
- Department of Labor Scrutinizes Travel Requirements in Prevailing Wage Determinations
- DACA Recipients: Green Card through Marriage or Employment
- Understanding the R-1 Visa: A Guide for Religious Workers
- U.S. DOS Domestic Visa Renewal Pilot Program to begin January 29, 2024
- USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fee in February 2024
- U.S. DOS Domestic Visa Renewal Program to Begin December 2023
- The Impact of a Petitioner or Principal Beneficiary’s Death on the Immigration Process
- USCIS Extends EAD Validity to Five Years for Multiple Categories, Including Adjustment of Status
- H-1B VISA Concurrent Employment: A Guide for Workers and Employers
- Exploring Cross Chargeability in Employment-Based Green Card Filings
- Navigating the Complexities of Green Card Sponsorship for USC
- Navigating the Path to Permanent Residency: FAQs on Adjustment of Status
- Impact of the October 2023 Visa Bulletin on Employment-Based Immigration
- Streamlined Immigration Processes: USCIS Introduces Personalized Timelines for Form I-765 and Form I-131
- Understanding the Impact of F2A, EB-1 and EB-3 Retrogression on Employment and Family-Based Immigration
- Reflections on the H-1B Cap Season FY2024
- The L-1A Visa: The Fastest Path to Green Card for Indian Nationals
- USCIS Announces Mailing Of I-551 stamps
- FY2024 H-1B Electronic Registration- Frequently Asked Questions
- How Long Do I Have To Wait To Become A US Citizen?
- Supplement Your Workforce With H-2B Workers
- USCIS Further Expands Premium Processing Service in 2023
- Immigration Videos
- Naturalization- The Final Step In The Immigration Process
- Finally An End To The Notorious Public Charge Rule
- Offenses That Make Someone Inadmissible Or Deportable
- TN NAFTA Professionals General Information
Immigration Compliance
Immigration FAQ Videos
Investor Green Cards
L-1 Intracompany Transfer Visas & L-2 Dependent Visas
Naturalization
News
O-1 Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement
Parent/Sibling Petitions
PERM Labor certification/I-140/I-485 Processing
PERM/I-140/I-485 Information
Private Placement Memorandum (PPM)
Real Estate Transactions
Regional Center Formations
Removal Of Conditions (Form I-751)
Source Of Funds
Subscription Agreements
TN visas for Canadian and Mexican Professional Workers
Transactional FAQ Videos
Uncategorized
- Substantive Preexisting Relationships in Rule 506(b) Offerings – What You Need to Know
- Private Equity Dry Powder Reaches Approximately $3 Trillion
- CTA Declared Unconstitutional in Alabama Case – What You Need to Know
- Balancing the Scales: Examining the Pros and Cons of the H-2B Visa Program