The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an asset freeze obtained against a man in Bellevue, Wash., accused of defrauding Chinese investors seeking U.S. residency through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Pilot Program by investing in his companies. The SEC alleges that Lobsang Dargey and his “Path America” companies have raised […]
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September Visa Bulletin Shows Significant Retrogression for EB-2 China and India
18 Aug
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has published the Monthly Visa Bulletin for September, indicating a retrogression of more than seven years in visa availability under the Employment-based, Second (EB-2) Preference category for applicants born in China. Beginning September 1, 2015, EB-2 applicants born in China or India must have […]
By Allissa Wickham Going through a visa interview can be a nerve-wracking process, especially if a foreign citizen knows that a company is counting on her to come to the U.S., or relatives are eagerly awaiting her arrival. Law360 offers seven tips to make sure your client feels prepared when she […]
Schengen Area — Bilateral Visa Waiver Agreements Signed with Eight Additional Countries
21 Jul
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
The European Union has recently signed visa waiver agreements with Timor Leste (East Timor), the Caribbean countries of St. Lucia, Dominica, Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and the Oceanic countries of Samoa and Vanuatu. The agreements will now allow nationals of the countries to enter the […]