EB-5 is changing. As more investments move away from construction, rewarding opportunities beckon. But employment based on operations come with fears of job creation risk. Securities attorney John Tishler and immigration lawyer Robert Divine talk about whether jobs actually have to last a full two years for investors to get their Green Cards.  Is the perceived risk of job creation more myth or reality? What you learn in this podcast might surprise you…  ..read more

When an I-526 or I-829 petition is taking too long to be adjudicated, sometimes patience is no longer a virtue and a Mandamus filing is the answer. Veteran immigration lawyer Martin Lawler talks about the recent USCIS processing slowdown, what a Mandamus Action is, when to actually file that action, and three key elements in court. Discover the possible government counter arguments, if filing a Mandamus more than once is advisable, and what statues are used to “hold the government’s feet to the fire.” If you are an investor who has been waiting an unreasonable amount of time to be processed, o ..read more

When an I-526 or I-829 petition is taking too long to be adjudicated, sometimes patience is no longer a virtue and a Mandamus filing is the answer. Veteran immigration lawyer Martin Lawler talks about the recent USCIS processing slowdown, what a Mandamus Action is, when to actually file that action, and three key elements in court. Discover the possible government counter arguments, if filing a Mandamus more than once is advisable, and what statues are used to “hold the government’s feet to the fire.” If you are an investor who has been waiting an unreasonable amount of time to be processed, o ..read more

“Broker/dealers bring risk management and compliance to the table that EB-5 Issuers ought to leverage…. From a risk mitigation standpoint, it makes a lot of sense.” — Securities Attorney Bob Cornish. Awarded Securities Attorney Robert V. Cornish talks about how broker/dealers can be vital to both Issuers and Investors.  Hear why finders are “always a conundrum” for Attorneys and Issuers — and the perils of monitoring a foreign associate. Bob discusses the “really dangerous game” of marketing for Issuers — and how a broker/dealer can help.  EB-5 Investors, learn how broker/dealer gu ..read more

For some foreign nationals hoping to live and work in the U.S. E-2 can be either exactly what they need or serve as a bridge to a Green Card via another visa, like EB-5.  E-2 does not offer long-term certainly but it can get an investor and his or her family into the U.S. within months. Find out what rules are less restrictive than those with other visas, like EB-5. Discover some notable differences — like the amount of active involvement in an investment business. And get an expert’s inside scoop on why you should file an E-2 petition with an embassy and not USCIS.  Learn from immig ..read more

For some foreign nationals hoping to live and work in the U.S. E-2 can be either exactly what they need or serve as a bridge to a Green Card via another visa, like EB-5.  E-2 does not offer long-term certainly but it can get an investor and his or her family into the U.S. within months. Find out what rules are less restrictive than those with other visas, like EB-5. Discover some notable differences — like the amount of active involvement in an investment business. And get an expert’s inside scoop on why you should file an E-2 petition with an embassy and not USCIS.  Learn from immig ..read more

EB-5 is changing. As more investments move away from construction, rewarding opportunities beckon. But employment based on operations come with fears of job creation risk. Securities attorney John Tishler and immigration lawyer Robert Divine talk about whether jobs actually have to last a full two years for investors to get their Green Cards.  Is the perceived risk of job creation more myth or reality? What you learn in this podcast might surprise you…  ..read more

EB-5 is changing. As more investments move away from construction, rewarding opportunities beckon. But employment based on operations come with fears of job creation risk. Securities attorney John Tishler and immigration lawyer Robert Divine talk about whether jobs actually have to last a full two years for investors to get their Green Cards.  Is the perceived risk of job creation more myth or reality? What you learn in this podcast might surprise you…  ..read more

“Broker/dealers bring risk management and compliance to the table that EB-5 Issuers ought to leverage…. From a risk mitigation standpoint, it makes a lot of sense.” — Securities Attorney Bob Cornish. Awarded Securities Attorney Robert V. Cornish talks about how broker/dealers can be vital to both Issuers and Investors.  Hear why finders are “always a conundrum” for Attorneys and Issuers — and the perils of monitoring a foreign associate. Bob discusses the “really dangerous game” of marketing for Issuers — and how a broker/dealer can help.  EB-5 Investors, learn how broker/dealer gu ..read more

“Broker/dealers bring risk management and compliance to the table that EB-5 Issuers ought to leverage…. From a risk mitigation standpoint, it makes a lot of sense.” — Securities Attorney Bob Cornish. Awarded Securities Attorney Robert V. Cornish talks about how broker/dealers can be vital to both Issuers and Investors.  Hear why finders are “always a conundrum” for Attorneys and Issuers — and the perils of monitoring a foreign associate. Bob discusses the “really dangerous game” of marketing for Issuers — and how a broker/dealer can help.  EB-5 Investors, learn how broker/dealer gu ..read more