The Dangers of L-1 Visa: Why EB-5 is a the Premier Choice for Luxury Immigration If you are a high net worth individual from China or Russia and are considering immigration to the U.S. through the L-1A or the EB-5 Investor Visa, your choice just got a lot easier. Within the last year the number of L-1A visa denial has skyrocketed. Cases that were being approved without even a simple Request for Evidence are now being scrutinized by the USCIS to the point where the L-1A is quickly becoming a dangerous choice for those looking for a quick and simple solution for immigration to the U.S. The USCIS has flooded the L-1 playing field with baseless FRE’s asking which seek information that has either been provided by the Petitioner on numerous occasions, or request documents which are simply not pertinent to the adjudication of an L-1. Read more »

As an international immigration EB-5 lawyer, I have had the pleasure of working with individuals from many different countries and walks of life. Part of such cooperation is learning about the business practices of your client’s country. One may ask how such knowledge can be useful when working on an EB-5 visa application. The answer: Extremely useful!

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Escape from Moscow: Russia’s The Next Great Exodus since the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution.The Russians are coming! Yes, they really are and in numbers which have not been seen since the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution. The political and socioeconomic landscapes in Russia have long been dominated by widespread corruption and back-room “Banya” deals.

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Lawful Source of Funds: Why Cash is not Always King in the EB-5 World

As an international immigration EB-5 lawyer, I have had the pleasure of working with individuals from many different countries and walks of life. Part of such cooperation is learning about the business practices of your client’s country. One may ask how such knowledge can be useful when working on an EB-5 visa application. The answer: Extremely useful!

The USCIS requires that the foreign investor’s funds come from a lawful source.  In other words, the U.S. Government does not want money that has been earned from terrorism, drug smuggling, or money laundering to enter the country’s economy. Seems simple enough, right?  As long as my money was not earned through the above mentioned activities, my application should be approved.  Correct?  Well not exactly! The USCIS requires that the applicant or his or her EB-5 immigration lawyer provide a detailed documentation and explanation of how the investment funds were earned by the investor. Read more »

Escape from Moscow: Russia’s The Next Great Exodus since the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution

The Russians are coming! Yes, they really are and in numbers which have not been seen since the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution. The political and socioeconomic landscapes in Russia have long been dominated by widespread corruption and back-room “Banya” deals. Now that Premier Vladimir Putin has been re-elected for another twelve (12) year term, the future promises to hold more of the same elements which keep so many of the country’s business and entrepreneurial minds awake at night: Laws and regulations which do not favor those who are not willing to “play the corruption game” and the fear of sudden backlash from the government.

These “Macro” events have forced many of Russia’s brightest to search for an “exit strategy”: A way to secure their family’s safety, future education and opportunities, and swiftly move their capital to safe and established/globally-recognized jurisdictions. Read more »