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Major Changes to the Green Card Program Are Necessary

October 9, 2023
The topic of green cards and the long wait to obtain one has been part of ongoing legislation for years. In certain countries, individuals have waited years and, in some cases, over a decade to receive their green card. As of the Visa Bulletin’s release of October 1, 2023, there are some major changes on the horizon, but do these help or hinder the green card program? Keep reading to find out.

Changes to the H-1B and Other Filing Fee Increases

March 27, 2023
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services filed a petition recently requesting permission to raise its rates. If this proposed rule is approved, certain applications and petitions will see filing fee hikes. As with any fee request, there are advantages and disadvantages to this change, but USCIS and the government aren’t making this decision unilaterally. Those affected by this rule and anyone with an opinion on the proposed rule may be heard, but the public comment period ended on March 13, 2023. What does this mean for you? Read on to learn the details.

EB-5 Investor Program Set to Return with New Rules

March 11, 2022
The U.S. government is looking to revamp the EB-5 investor program with new rules that allow for concurrent adjustment of status filing and provisions for derivative family members.

What Happened to the EB-5 Investor Program?

February 10, 2022
The program is still accepting eligible applicants, although prospective investors can no longer take out a five-year loan for a Regional Center project and must make a direct investment instead.

What is the EB-5 Path to a Green Card?

December 30, 2020
The EB-5 Visa Program is a relatively new type of visa for alien investors looking to come to the United States with their immediate family. It is an alternative path for one to also file their I-485 Adjustment of Status application too.
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