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08 Jul 2021

Both of my brothers are U.S. citizens, and they are looking to build a new motel. If I invest $500,000 in this motel, and it creates 10 jobs, can I use that to apply for a green card through the EB5 program? Or, do we have to create more than 10 jobs, since there are multiple investors?

Answer Assuming the business is located in a targeted employment area (TEA), it may be possible to invest $500,000 in this business and apply through the EB5 program. If multiple people invest in a business, the business must create ten new jobs per EB5 investor. So,...

06:57 / EB5 Investor / FAQs / For Individuals / Investor
05 Jul 2021

July 2021 Visa Bulletin Check-In

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently held its monthly YouTube program with Charlie Oppenheim, Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division. During the program, Mr. Oppenheim provided some updated predictions for the rest of fiscal year 2021 (FY21), which runs through September 30,...

14:42 / Consulates / EB5 Investor / Employment Based / Family Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / Investor / NewsBrief / Resident / Visa Bulletin
01 Jul 2021

My current employer is filing an H1B extension for me. I have another prospective employer that is going to file an H1B change of employer for me at about the same time. Will having two petitions filed at the same time be a problem?

Answer Ordinarily, having an H1B extension filed by one employer would have no impact on an H1B change of employer petition filed by a different employer (and vice versa). (01.Jul.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE...

09:14 / FAQs / For Individuals / Worker
01 Jul 2021

If I can provide proof that I have been vaccinated, will I be allowed to travel from India to the U.S. on my B-2 visa? If not, are there any updates on when the ban may be lifted?

Answer Unfortunately, being vaccinated does not make a person exempt from the COVID-related travel ban. There are no updates yet as to when the ban may be lifted. (01.Jul.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online...

09:11 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Travel