IIUSA v. USCIS: The Fight Over EB-5’s Sustainment Period  A Clash That Could Reshape EB-5 How long should EB-5 investors be required to keep their capital “at risk” in a project? That question, central to the economics of the $8 billion EB-5 market, has sparked a high-stakes legal battle between Invest in the USA (IIUSA),Read more about IIUSA v. USCIS: The Fight Over EB-5’s Sustainment Period[…]

Beyond Borders interview with Marko Issever, America EB5 Visa EB-5 Green Card Strategies for Families in the Gulf, Turkey & Central Asia Opening Context Can you briefly introduce your background and your role in the EB-5 ecosystem? EB-5 Program Today Can you briefly explain what the EB-5 program is and why it’s attracting renewed interestRead more about Beyond Borders interview with Marko Issever, America EB5 Visa[…]

Introduction Olusanjo Omoniyi: We are delighted to have you on our program. You’ve practiced immigration law since 1996 and founded Omoniyi Law Firm, focusing on EB‑5, business, and commercial immigration. From Chicago to national impact—could you kick us off with a quick walk-through of your journey and how your background shapes your EB‑5 practice? ThankRead more about A closer look at the current state of EB-5 from an experienced immigration attorney’s point of view[…]

Ed Beshara, Beshara P.A., Immigration Attorney Key immigration risks for investors in 2025? One of the biggest risks continues to be project failure or non-compliance with USCIS rules, which can jeopardize immigration outcomes. Although the Reform and Integrity Act (RIA) has added safeguards, issues such as job creation shortfalls or material changes to the investmentRead more about Unlocking the EB-5 Visa in 2025: Legal, Financial & Strategic Insights | Ed Beshara & Marko Issever[…]

The Golden Visa vs. EB-5 – What Investors & Developers Need to Know A conversation between Cindy Gokay, Brown Harris Stevens & Marko Issever, America EB5 Visa EB-5 vs. Golden Visa: Breaking Down the Basics How did EB-5 work before the Gold Card proposal? There’s been talk of the Golden Visa “replacing” EB-5. Is that accurate?Read more about Conversation with Cindy Gokay, Brown Harris Stevens[…]

  Kate Kalmykov talks with Marko Issever What are some of the most important project selection and due diligence criteria? How do regional centers collaborate with U.S. broker-dealers to reach investors temporarily in the United States on nonimmigrant visas? What should developers considering raising EB-5 capital for the first time consider? What are the benefits for investorsRead more about Greenberg Traurig Immigration Insights Podcast[…]

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Did you know?   Breaking Down the Battineni v. Mayorkas Ruling: A Landmark for EB-5 Investors Introduction The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, established in 1990, has been a vital pathway to U.S. residency for foreign investors, promising job creation and economic growth. However, navigating the complexities of the program, especially the stringent documentation requirements toRead more about Breaking Down the Battineni v. Mayorkas Ruling: A Landmark for EB-5 Investors[…]

  Cahit Akbulut   ABD’de daimî yerleşme ve buraya göç etmek isteyen kişiler için hangi vize turlarını önerirsiniz? E2, L1, O1 gibi geçici ve EB1, EB2, EB2-NIW, EB3 ve EB5 gibi göçmenlik vize turlarını duyuyoruz. Bunlardan hangileri en popüler olanlardır ve iş adamlarına ve yatırım yoluyla vize ve green kart almak isteyen müvekkillere yöneliktir? Gereksinimler,Read more about Conversation on current considerations in EB5 and other investment-related visas in Turkish[…]

Conversation with WR Immigration Due diligence and selection of EB-5 Projects March 13, 2024 WR Immigration Partner Joey Barnett speaks with America EB-5 Visa, LLC’s CEO Marko Issever Topics discussed: EB-5 Process Other Immigration Considerations Investment/Financial Considerations Job Creation and Use Short-Term Bridge Financing Sustainment and Timing on Repayment Regional Center Due Diligence Fund Administration v.Read more about Due diligence and selection of EB-5 Projects[…]

Greenberg Traurig’s Business Immigration and Compliance Group proudly presents our 2023-24 NYC Lunch-and-Learn series Selecting an EB-5 Investment Project GT Shareholders Kate Kalmykov and William Mack, along with America EB-5 Visa, LLC’s CEO Marko Issever, for an informative discussion about targeted investment with a FINRA-licensed broker-dealer. The panel will address: What is a Reg D Private PlacementRead more about Greenberg Traurig’s Business Immigration and Compliance Group proudly presents our 2023-24 NYC Lunch and Learn series[…]

Did you know?   Guidance Clarifying the Required EB-5 Investment Period U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued guidance on their interpretation of changes to the EB‐5 Immigrant Investor Program in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) made by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA) on October 11. This guidance clarifies the required investment timeframeRead more about Guidance Clarifying the Required EB-5 Investment Period[…]

Did you know?   Update to Visa Availability Approach for Form I-526   U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) this month announced it would update its visa availability approach for managing the inventory of Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Investor, to promote greater efficiency. In their announcement of the change of policy, USCIS Immigrant Investor ProgramRead more about Update to Visa Availability Approach for Form I-526[…]

  Did you know?   Regional Center EB-5 Investors can file their I-526E petitions! No more roadblocks!   Last week, on August 25, EB-5 Industry stakeholders, consisting of a few large Regional Centers and industry advocate Invest in the USA (IIUSA), entered into a joint settlement agreement with USCIS. As a result, investors can nowRead more about Regional Center EB-5 Investors can file their I-526E petitions! No more roadblocks![…]

Did you know?   Breaking News: Preliminary injunction ruling on EB-5 Regional Center Program! Investors can file immigration petitions under the RIA.   On June 24, 2022, Judge Vince Chhabria of the Federal District Court for the Northern District of California issued a preliminary injunction ruling. His ruling reverses the USCIS decision in April thatRead more about Breaking News: Preliminary injunction ruling on EB-5 Regional Center Program! Investors can file immigration petitions under the RIA.[…]

EB5 Guru, Matt Trusch, spoke with Marko Issever, CEO of America EB5 Visa, on the newly reauthorized EB5 Program and asked the following questions: Could you please share something interesting about your background, such as personal stories? How did you get into EB-5? How did you and your clients deal with the nine months ofRead more about Podcast Interview with Matt Trusch[…]

Did you know?    EB-5 Regional Center Program is reauthorized!! New minimum  investment amount is $800,000 now.    On Tuesday, March 15, 2022, the President signed the omnibus appropriations bill H.R. 2471 – Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, into law. The bill includes the EB-5 reform bill, titled the “EB-5  Reform and Integrity Act of 2022”.Read more about EB-5 Regional Center Program is reauthorized!! New minimum  investment amount is $800,000 now. […]

Did you know?   Ur Jaddou confirmed as the new Head of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services   Suzanne Monyak, Immigration Reporter at CQ Roll Call, and other news agencies reported that the Senate voted in favor of President Joe Biden’s nomination of attorney Ur Jaddou to lead the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).Read more about Ur Jaddou confirmed as the new Head of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services[…]

Hürriyet Gazetesi muhabirlerinden, Kübra Genç Kalabalık ile EB-5 üzerinde söyleşi

Hürriyet Gazetesi muhabirlerinden, Kübra Genç Kalabalık ile EB-5 üzerinde söyleşi – 9 Mart 2021  Amerika Birleşik Devletleri’nin yeni Başkanının göreve başlamasından 50 gün sonra New York merkezli Amerika EB5 Visa’nın Kurucu Ortağı, Sayın Marko Issever ile görüştük. Yeni Başkan Joe Biden’in göreve atanmasına ilişkin görüşlerini öğrenmek istedik.  Olası yeni politikaların ABD’ye göçmen kabulü üzerindeki spesifikRead more about Hürriyet Gazetesi muhabirlerinden, Kübra Genç Kalabalık ile EB-5 üzerinde söyleşi – 9 Mart 2021[…]

Amerika Birleşik Devletleri’nin yeni Başkanının göreve başlamasından 50 gün sonra New York merkezli Amerika EB5 Visa’nın Kurucu Ortağı, Sayın Marko Issever ile görüştük. Yeni Başkan Joe Biden’in göreve atanmasına ilişkin görüşlerini öğrenmek istedik. Olası yeni politikaların ABD’ye göçmen kabulü üzerindeki spesifik etkilerine geçmeden önce Sayın İşsever ülkenin kutuplaşması konusundaki endişelerini şöyle dile getirdi.  “Ülkenin herRead more about Hürriyet Gazetesi muhabirlerinden, Kübra Genç Kalabalık ile EB-5 üzerinde söyleşi – 9 Mart 2021[…]

Did you know? The judge ruled that the November 2019 reforms were not duly authorized!!! In the well-contested court case of Behring Regional Center LLC V. Chad Wolf, the judge ruled in favor of Plaintiff. For now, the required minimum investment amount went back to the pre-November 2019 level of $500,000 for projects that qualifyRead more about The judge ruled that the November 2019 reforms were not duly authorized[…]

Bond Real Estate   Congress created the EB-5 Program in 1990 in order to stimulate the U.S economy through job creation and capital investment by foreign investors; Initially, it was created as a direct investment vehicle whereby foreign nationals that is the EB-5 investors, would invest $ 1 million in a project of their ownRead more about Registrant List EB 5 Foreign Investors, etc: Foreign Buyer of NYC Real Estate Asset[…]

Cryptocurrency is nothing new but it may open doors to increased opportunities in the global migration industry. Some countries are looking to attract foreign crypto investors with relaxed policies, including in the residency and citizenship by investment programs. “While many countries do not accept cryptocurrency, some of them, such as Vanuatu, seem to have procedures toRead more about The increasing role of cryptocurrency in the RCBI industry[…]

Many others have already written about the importance of using a broker-dealer in EB-5 offerings. [1] Broker-dealers are more than migration agents who mostly introduce investors to issuers. [2] In major EB-5 markets such as Vietnam, India, South Korea, Brazil, Russia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, EB-5 investors are highly educated and appreciate the difference between unlicensedRead more about The role of a broker-dealer in the new regulatory environment[…]