CNBC News ran a good story about the EB-5 investor visa. I was interviewed with one of my EB-5 clients. The link is http://classic.cnbc.com/id/37357190.
EB-5 investor visas allow one to immigrate in about one year, usually with an investment of about $525,000. One can create their own business or invest in a limited partnership. I can send you a list of the limited partnerships, called Regional Centers.
In both cases, 10 jobs must be created. For more information see my web page www.aboutvisas.com and click on “EB-5 Investor Green Card” at the top, or see the CNBC story. They did a good job in summarizing the requirements.
Here are some statistics on EB-5 cases:
EB-5 immigrants:
2009 – 4,191
2008 – 1,443
2007 – 793
Regards,
Martin
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
The USCIS published notice that it proposes to raise the fees it charges on EB-5 investor visa applications to removal conditional residence (Form I-829) to $3,655.00. The current fee is $2,855.00.
USCIS also proposes for the first time to charge a filing fee for an application for a developer to operate a regional center in which EB-5 applicants may invest. The proposed fee is $6,230.00.
The new proposed fee increase notice also indicates a rule will be published providing for reports to maintain EB-5 regional center status.
Martin
USCIS also proposes for the first time to charge a filing fee for an application for a developer to operate a regional center in which EB-5 applicants may invest. The proposed fee is $6,230.00.
The new proposed fee increase notice also indicates a rule will be published providing for reports to maintain EB-5 regional center status.
Martin
Monday, June 7, 2010
Extraordinary Ability Green Cards
Extraordinary ability green card cases can be approved by USCIS in about 6 months, although they can take longer.
Preparing a winning case involves thorough preparation and documentation. Here are a few examples of our recent successful cases:
- Dr. B is a chemist. He edits a journal, speaks at conferences, has published 20 journal articles and has about 6 patents. He works in an interesting area which is clearly beneficial to the U.S.
- Dr. C is a cancer researcher with about 15 journal articles. Her first case prepared by another attorney was denied. We reworked the case, and with a new patent application, the case was granted.
- Dr. K is a recent Ph.D. graduate. He had a few journal articles and a number of patents pending for a new medical device. He also reviews other articles for four journals. His EB-1 petition was supported by excellent reference letters.
A self-petition per the EB-1 has many advantages: no employer sponsor is needed; there are visa numbers available; no labor shortage to be proven to the Department of Labor. We file many of these applications. Keep in mind, each case is different and must be carefully analyzed.
Martin Lawler
Preparing a winning case involves thorough preparation and documentation. Here are a few examples of our recent successful cases:
- Dr. B is a chemist. He edits a journal, speaks at conferences, has published 20 journal articles and has about 6 patents. He works in an interesting area which is clearly beneficial to the U.S.
- Dr. C is a cancer researcher with about 15 journal articles. Her first case prepared by another attorney was denied. We reworked the case, and with a new patent application, the case was granted.
- Dr. K is a recent Ph.D. graduate. He had a few journal articles and a number of patents pending for a new medical device. He also reviews other articles for four journals. His EB-1 petition was supported by excellent reference letters.
A self-petition per the EB-1 has many advantages: no employer sponsor is needed; there are visa numbers available; no labor shortage to be proven to the Department of Labor. We file many of these applications. Keep in mind, each case is different and must be carefully analyzed.
Martin Lawler
CNBC
CNBC’s interview of me ran on May 26, 2010, about EB-5 investor visas. CNBC also interviewed one of my EB-5 clients who set up a software company.
EB-5 green cards usually involve an investment of $525,000. Most are granted conditional green cards in a year. For details see www.aboutvisas.com. The link to the CNBC interview is http://classic.cnbc.com/id/37357190.
Martin
EB-5 green cards usually involve an investment of $525,000. Most are granted conditional green cards in a year. For details see www.aboutvisas.com. The link to the CNBC interview is http://classic.cnbc.com/id/37357190.
Martin
Friday, June 4, 2010
Visa Fees
Petition-based Visas:
• H Visa – Temporary Work Visa: $150
• L Visa – Intra-company transferees: $150
• O or P Visa – Persons with extraordinary ability in Sciences, Arts, Education, Business or Athletics: $150
• Q Visa – Visa International Cultural Exchange: $150
• R Visa – Visa Religious Worker: $150
• K Visa – Fiancé(e) visa: $350
Non-Petition-based Visas:
• A/G/C-3 Visa – Diplomatic, Government Official/Employees of an International Organization/Diplomatic, Official Transit Visas: No Fee
• B-1 Visa – Business visitors, Domestic Employees: $140
• B-2 Visa – Holiday, tourism, medical treatment: $140
• C Visa – Transiting the United States: $140
• D Visa – Crewmembers working on air or sea carriers: $140
• F-1/M-1 Visa – Students: academic & vocational: $140
• I Visa – Journalists & Members of the Media: $140
• J-1 Visa – Exchange Visitor, Academics, Au-pairs, Interns: $140
• E-1/E-2 Visa – Treaty Trader/Investor: $390
• E-3 Visa – Australian professional specialty: $390
• H Visa – Temporary Work Visa: $150
• L Visa – Intra-company transferees: $150
• O or P Visa – Persons with extraordinary ability in Sciences, Arts, Education, Business or Athletics: $150
• Q Visa – Visa International Cultural Exchange: $150
• R Visa – Visa Religious Worker: $150
• K Visa – Fiancé(e) visa: $350
Non-Petition-based Visas:
• A/G/C-3 Visa – Diplomatic, Government Official/Employees of an International Organization/Diplomatic, Official Transit Visas: No Fee
• B-1 Visa – Business visitors, Domestic Employees: $140
• B-2 Visa – Holiday, tourism, medical treatment: $140
• C Visa – Transiting the United States: $140
• D Visa – Crewmembers working on air or sea carriers: $140
• F-1/M-1 Visa – Students: academic & vocational: $140
• I Visa – Journalists & Members of the Media: $140
• J-1 Visa – Exchange Visitor, Academics, Au-pairs, Interns: $140
• E-1/E-2 Visa – Treaty Trader/Investor: $390
• E-3 Visa – Australian professional specialty: $390
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
CNBC Interview
CNBC will interview me tomorrow about EB-5 investor visas. Tune in at 11:40 a.m.(EST)/8:40 a.m.(PST).
Martin
Martin
Today I was interviewed by CNBC News about EB-5 investor visas. CNBC is doing a major story on immigration tomorrow. I explained the benefits of the EB-5 investor green card and how long the application takes. I hope you can see the program tomorrow. For more on how to immigrate quickly with an investor visa see my webpage at www.aboutvisas.com, and click on "EB-5 Investor Green Cards."
Martin Lawler
Martin Lawler
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