Kyle Behring

EB-5 Investment Sustainment Period Changed to 2-Years, 5 Year EAD Cards.

| October 25, 2023
On October 18th, Behring Regional Center hosted a webinar to discuss the latest updates in EB-5. Dive into key topics like USCIS's new 5-year EAD card policy, changes to the 2-year sustainment period, and insights on Behring's EB-5 investment opportunities. We will be publishing written articles later on this week but we wanted to get ...

October Public Engagement with USCIS on the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program

| October 24, 2023

The Citizenship and Immigration Service Ombudman’s Office (OMB) is hosting a Public Engagement on the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Office (IPO) on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time. OMB recently spoke to EB-5 industry stakeholders such as IIUSA, AIIA, and the AILA EB-5 Committee. Next in their Webinar Series is a public engagement …

USCIS Provides Updated Guidance for EB-5 Investment Sustainment Period and Investors Associated with Terminated Regional Centers

| October 11, 2023
Today, USCIS provided additional guidance on it’s interpretation of changes to the EB-5 program in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) made by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA), specifically the required investment timeframe and how USCIS treat investors who are associated with a terminated regional center. The guidance provided by USCIS ...

October Visa Bulletin Analysis for Fiscal Year 2024

| September 19, 2023
The October Visa Bulletin for Fiscal Year 2024 has been released, marking the beginning of the new fiscal year. This is the first visa bulletin of Fiscal Year 2024 and resets the annual visa quotas for all visa preferences. It sets the expectations for the rest of the fiscal year. This bulletin is a critical ...

Indian EB-1 Retrogression, EB-5, and Alternative Options for Indians on Non-Immigrant Visas

| July 17, 2023
Introduction  The Visa Bulletin for August 2023 was published yesterday. The final action date retrogressed by 10 years for Indians under the EB-1 visa preference. Considering the deep retrogressions for Indians in the employment-based visa preferences, many are actively seeking alternative immigration options to overcome the challenges posed by the backlogs. Below are strategies to ...

The Dignity Act: A New Chapter in Immigration Reform – What It Means for You

| June 16, 2023
Introduction Navigating the complex world of immigration can be overwhelming, especially with the influx of new laws and regulations. If you're part of this journey, the newly proposed Dignity Act of 2023, a comprehensive immigration reform bill, is something you should get acquainted with. This article aims to provide a clear understanding of what this ...

Traveling as an EB-5 Investor: Your Questions Answered

| June 14, 2023
As an EB-5 investor, you may have questions about traveling while pursuing the EB-5 program. In this Q&A blog post, we will address common inquiries and provide guidance based on insights from Nima Korpivaara, Partner at KLD LLP Attorneys, and Greg Sheehan, Director of EB-5 Investor Platform and USCIS Compliance at Behring Co. Q: Can ...

The June Visa Bulletin: What It Means for the EB-5 Visa Program

| June 13, 2023
The U.S. Department of State released new details on the EB-5 Investor Visa Program in their June Visa Bulletin. This update provides new information, highlights ongoing problems, and points out good trends. Let's break down the major points from this report and talk about the positive steps, the setbacks, and the serious issues. Watch the ...