BEIJING — When Ma Fahong approached the immigration desk at Los Angeles International Airport, the customs agent had only two questions for her. “Why are you coming to the U.S.?” “I’m here to have a baby.” “How much cash do you have on you?” “I only have $1,000 in cash, […]
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May Visa Bulletin: EB-5 China Gets a Cut-Off Date, EB-3 Philippines Retrogresses, Other Categories Advance
14 Apr
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
The U.S. Department of State has published the Monthly Visa Bulletin for May 2015, announcing a cut-off date for the EB-5 (Investor) category for applicants born in China. Additionally, visa availability under the EB-3 category for applicants born in the Philippines retrogresses dramatically, with a new cut-off date of July […]
U.S. Indicts Alleged Corrupt China Official and Wife for Money Laundering, Visa Fraud
19 Mar
by Foster, on News
The ex-wife of a former Chinese official was arrested Tuesday in Newcastle, Washington on charges that she and her former husband laundered money to buy property in Washington state and lied to obtain U.S. visas through the immigrant investor program. A federal grand jury indicted Shilan Zhao (趙世蘭), 51, of Newcastle, Washington, […]
EB-2 India and China Cut-Off Dates Advance Significantly in April – Further Advances Possible Before Tapering Off
19 Mar
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
The U.S. Department of State has published the Monthly Visa Bulletin for April 2015, announcing significant advances in visa availability for the month of April under the EB-2 preference category for applicants born in India and China. Details April 2015 Visa Bulletin Beginning April 1, 2015, EB-2 applicants born in […]