USCIS just announced an increase in filing fees, the first hike since 2016. The agency claims that the current fees are not sufficient to cover the cost of operations, the expansion of humanitarian programs, federally mandated pay raises, and additional staffing requirements. Additionally, USCIS asserts that the enhanced filing fees will be allocated towards the...
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Immigrating to the United States can be a life-changing experience. For many, the goal is to obtain lawful permanent resident status, often referred to as a green card. One of the primary pathways to achieving this status is through the process known as “adjustment of status.” In this article, we will address some frequently asked...
SEC ADOPTS NEW PRIVATE FUND ADVISER RULES By: Kamden Crawford, Esq. On August 23, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) finalized new rules under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (“Advisers Act”) for advisers of private funds (“New Rules”) with the purpose of enhancing protections to investors in private funds. The New Rules can...
In this video, I go over some of the common areas to look into when looking for a securities lawyer. You want someone specialized so I give you some insight into what I would look for if I were to go out and hire a lawyer to help with a capital raise, securities offering,...

YOU INVESTED IN A PRIVATE OFFERING AND WANT TO SELL YOUR INTEREST – WHAT DO YOU DO? For all private offerings, restricted and/or controlled securities are issued, thus inhibiting the ability for investors to sell or transfer their interest. For securities purchased in a Regulation D offering, the interest is considered “restricted” and cannot be...
One of the biggest issues faced by spouses of H-1 and L-1 holders in the last few years was that USCIS stopped processing their applications even when filed with the principal application. This resulted in much uncertainty and due to delays in processing cases many spouses were forced to stop working. Prior to the Trump...
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Texas securities attorney Chris Barsness discusses the increase in GP funds being used as alternatives to traditional real estate funds and what makes them different....