What is a Conditional Permanent Resident (CPR)? A CPR holds a 2-year green card that requires removal of conditions before it can be converted to a standard 10-year green card. This ensures that the marriage that formed the basis of your residency was bona fide and not entered into solely for immigration purposes. How do...
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The U.S. Department of State has announced that, beginning December 15, all H-1B and H-4 visa applicants will now undergo an online presence review, a screening measure previously required only for F, M, and J students and exchange visitor categories. Expanded Social Media Review Requirements Applicants in the H-1B, H-4, F, M, and J visa...
The L-1A visa is a key option for multinational companies that wish to move an employee from a qualified foreign company to a U.S. office. A foreign company can also utilize the L-1A when sending a foreign employee to the U.S. to establish a new U.S. office. As opposed to H-1B temporary worker visas, L-1...
Canadian citizens enjoy unique treatment under U.S. immigration law, but that does not mean they are exempt from inspection, time limits, or documentation rules. Recent enforcement trends underscore the importance of understanding how Customs and Border Protection (CBP) handles admissions, I-94 records, and visitor intent at the border. This article provides an overview of visa...
USCIS has reinstated EB-5 filing fees to the pre-April 1, 2024 amounts. This change follows a federal court decision invalidating the April 2024 fee rule after finding that USCIS implemented the increases without following required legal procedures. As a result, EB-5 investors, regional centers, and project developers will currently benefit from significantly lower filing costs....
Although private real estate funds and REITs seem like similar real estate investment vehicles, the two are very different. For sponsors setting up a real estate investment vehicle, it’s important to understand the characteristics of both. Below is a breakdown of each investment vehicle and important considerations. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) A real estate...
Imagine you sell your company, and months later, someone calls to tell you that you owe millions. Many business owners fear this nightmare scenario during mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Fortunately, you may minimize that risk with representations and warranties (R&W) insurance. R&W insurance protects both buyers and sellers by backing up the promises they make...
DHS Ends Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs): What This Means for Immigrants and Employers Introduction In a sweeping policy shift, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a new rule ending the long-standing practice of automatically extending Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for certain renewal applicants. This change represents a significant departure from...