Last month USCIS issued a controversial memo suggesting that Adjustment of Status was a form of extraordinary relief and that individuals wanting to pursue a green card should leave the US to Consular Process. As you can imagine this memo sparked fear and chaos throughout the immigration community and many Attorneys started to talk about...
USCIS’s Adjustment of Status Memo: What Has Changed One Month Later?
Sep252024
Spouses can combine funds, such as salary, to meet the required investment amount for an EB-5 application. However, only one spouse can be the primary investor. The EB-5 program allows the primary investor to include their spouse and unmarried children under 21 to be a part of the application. If the investor and their dependents...
Background: Pre-2009 Policy Before 2009, the death of a petitioner or principal applicant during the application process could lead to the denial of the petition, resulting in an individual not being able to complete the processing of their green card application. However, in 2009, Congress introduced a rule allowing individuals to obtain immigration benefits even...