United States: Investment Immigration

May 2026, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy memorandum signaling a shift in how employment-based permanent residence cases may be processed. The memorandum encourages adjudicators to deny adjustment of status (Form I-485) applications rather than issue requests for evidence (RFEs) in appropriate cases, with the expectation that many applicants could instead pursue immigrant visa processing abroad through U.S. consulates.

As the September 30 grandfathering deadline approaches for the EB-5 regional center program, investors face critical decisions about filing their I-526E petitions to secure protection under current program rules. What protections does this deadline actually provide, and what recent Administrative Appeals Office decisions mean for investors considering partial investment strategies? Immigration attorneys Kate Kalmykov and Jennifer Hermansky examine these urgent questions while analyzing USCIS's newly release

Immigration attorneys Kate Kalmykov and Jennifer Hermansky examine the critical September 30 grandfathering deadline for EB-5 regional center investors, explaining what protections it offers and what risks remain even after filing. They also analyze recent favorable Administrative Appeals Office decisions on partial investment cases and discuss USCIS's newly released Notice of Proposed Rulemaking implementing the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act.

In today's globalized economy, entrepreneurs and tech workers are increasingly seeking new opportunities to expand their businesses and careers in North America.

Explore las vías disponibles para emprendedores que buscan obtener una green card estadounidense mediante la creación de un negocio, incluyendo los programas EB-5, EB-1C y la exención por interés nacional EB-2. Descubra los requisitos de inversión, creación de empleo y estructuración empresarial necesarios para cada categoría migratoria.

Amerika Birleşik Devletleri'nde iş kurarak yeşil kart almanın yollarını keşfedin. EB-5, EB-1C, EB-2 NIW ve E-2 vizesi gibi girişimciler için uygun vize kategorilerini, gereksinimlerini ve başvuru süreçlerini detaylı olarak inceleyin.

Skills Mobility Partnerships (SMPs) are bilateral or ‘mini-multilateral' agreements which facilitate cross-border training and talent-matching from countries of origin with employers in host countries.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has approved International Education Evaluations, LLC, as a new credentialing organization for healthcare workers for certain immigration purposes.

United States technology employers increasingly look to add skilled AI talent to their ranks, including J-1 research scholars and F-1 STEM students. For organizations who do, it's crucial to consider recent United States.