Divorce and the EB-5 Program: Navigating Jointly Owned Investment Funds
Divorce during an EB-5 application involving jointly owned investment funds complicates the process. Implications differ based on timing:…
Articles by & updated by Elena Marquez
Legal Separation May Block Family Visa Path, But Exceptions Exist
As of 2024, legal separation generally disqualifies individuals from family-based visas through a US citizen spouse, as they…
EB-5 Reform Act Offers Paths for Investors After Regional Center Closure
If an EB-5 regional center is terminated, investors can act within 180 days to retain eligibility. Options include…
How Investors from Non-Treaty Nations Can Access E-2 Visa Through Grenada
Investors from non-E-2 treaty countries like China or India can access U.S. E-2 visa benefits by obtaining citizenship…
What Happens to Family Visa Applications When a Sponsor Passes Away?
The death of a sponsor during a family visa application process can terminate the application but offers options…
EB-5 Job Creation Rules Ease for Investments in Troubled Businesses
EB-5 investors in troubled businesses can meet job requirements through job preservation instead of creation. Troubled businesses must…
Family Visa Process: What to Do If War or Disaster Erased Your Documents
If original marriage or birth certificates are unavailable due to war or disasters, USCIS accepts detailed explanations and…
Pathways for Same-Sex Partners Seeking U.S. Visas from Non-Recognition Countries
Same-sex partners from non-recognition countries can pursue U.S. immigration through various options: K-1 fiancé(e) visas for marriage, B-2…
Public Benefits and Affidavit of Support: What Sponsors Need to Know
Sponsoring a family member for U.S. immigration involves signing a legally binding Affidavit of Support, committing to financial…