How Long Does EB-5 Take? A MUST-READ Posting By Suzanne Lazicki of Lucidtext

The new Lucidtext blog by Suzanne Lazicki provides invaluable insight into the inner workings of I-526 processing at USCIS and every EB-5 attorney and investor with a pending I-526 needs to read yesterday's blog very carefully.

Jose E. Latour May 19, 2018

Time to Discuss Options for AVSEB-5 Families with Older Kids

The Visa Backlog for Vietnamese EB-5 investors may affect families with older children who are relying on the CSPA to protect them after they turn 21...time to get proactive!

Jose E. Latour May 04, 2018

Latest USCIS EB-5 Update = Get Busy Filing Your I-526s, Vietnam!

This past Monday, Charlie Oppenheim, Chief of the Visa Controls Office at the U.S. Department of State, gave a presentation on the state of EB-5; the key takeaway for Vietnamese investors is FILE NOW to beat time delays and investment amount increases.

Jose E. Latour Apr 27, 2018

USCIS IT System Updates Result in Delayed I-829 Receipt Notices

A brief explanation of how to deal with I-829 Receipt Delay issues

Jose E. Latour Apr 25, 2018

U.S. Tax Primer for Vietnamese Investors: Income taxes VS. Capital Gains

"HOW" you make your money - through employment or through investment - determines how the U.S. IRS will tax your profits.

Jose E. Latour Apr 17, 2018

EB-5 Transitions for Vietnamese Families: Getting Your Kids Ready for U.S. College

Planning ahead for your family's EB-5 immigration to the U.S. should include advance counseling for your childrens' college experience in America.

Jose E. Latour Apr 16, 2018

EB-5 Investors in America: The Gift that Keeps on Giving

While EB-5 investors are required to create 10 new jobs to secure permanent residency, their entrepreneurship has a much deeper and lasting impact on U.S. job creation.

Jose E. Latour Apr 13, 2018

It's Official: the Vietnam EB-5 Backlog is Here

The exhaustion of EB-5 Visas Means VIetnamese Investors Should Fund ASAP to Avoid Price Increase

Jose E. Latour Apr 13, 2018

BREAKING: U.S. Senate Passes $1.3 Trillion Spending Bill, Now Up to Trump

The EB-5 Regional Center Program is closer to being extended as-is through October 30 as Senate swiftly follows U.S. House in approving spending bill

Jose E. Latour Mar 23, 2018

UPDATE: Spending Bill, EB-5 Regional Center Program Extension Passes House of Representatives

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the bill which will extend the EB-5 Regional Center Program. It now goes to the U.S. Senate; if it passes there, Trump expected to sign it.

Jose E. Latour Mar 23, 2018