In typical American fashion, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalized over 7000 new citizens at over 100 naturalization sites in commemoration of the nation’s 240th birthday. The naturalization ceremony represents a new window being opened for these hopeful immigrants who have endured the entire citizenship process. America was built by immigrants to create a […]

Individuals who have decided to apply for U.S. citizenship or “naturalization” should understand that there are certain requirements that they have to meet before they become eligible to enjoy all the benefits of a U.S. citizen. A few requirements are as follows: Applicants should be at least 18 years old or older Depending on the […]

Understanding the U.S. immigration system is difficult for most applicants. There is a wide variety of visas available, which gives hope to individuals seeking citizenship. However, the types of visas and citizenship opportunities can also be overwhelming. One of the first things to understand when exploring visa opportunities is to recognize the difference between an […]

Foreign nationals who are considering to make investments in the U.S. are required to provide capital investment to assist troubled businesses and to maintain regular employment to qualified citizens. Through EB-5 visa, potential investors are given a chance to live in the U.S. Generally, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) require foreign nationals to […]

Nonimmigrant visa, otherwise known as V nonimmigrant, holders or people temporarily in the U.S. for leisure, medical treatment, or business, may want to apply for a green card if their parent or spouse permanently resides in the U.S. Once the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) consider a nonimmigrant visa holder eligible to apply for a green […]

As the EB-5 Immigration Visa program is set to expire this September, a group of mayors in the U.S. is urging Congress to extend and amend the program, an article of Inside Sources reported on July 1. In the recent U.S. Conference of Mayors, EB-5 visas were lauded as an important source of funds for redeveloping […]

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) extends its employment visa program to individuals who are considered talented or those who have proven their exceptional skills in their respective fields. Highly-exceptional individuals may possibly migrate to the U.S. through an “Employment-Based” visa often called the EB-1. Individuals who consider applying for an EB-1 visa should […]

Construction on what will be the tallest apartment building in the United States is underway in Manhattan. The developer, Extell Development Co., has been seeking foreign investors through the EB-5 immigration program to raise $200 million to finance the building. The luxury tower, which will be known as Central Park Tower, will be located on […]

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may decide to put an end to the regional center of an EB-5 visa holder if the holder fails to properly submit required papers or if the business no longer contributes to the U.S. economy. Regional center investors who have received a “Notice of Intent to Terminate” (NOIT) are given 30 […]

The owner of Major League Soccer’s Orlando City S.C., Flávio Augusto da Silva, is using the EB-5 investor program to help fund the construction of a stadium near downtown Orlando, according to The New York Times.  In exchange for a $500,000 stake in the stadium, investors are able to secure a temporary green card, annual […]