by admin | Jan 25, 2017 | EB-5, immigration news, recent
On January 13, 2017, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) published, in the Federal Register, a proposed rule titled “EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Modernization” (“proposed rule”), to update the existing regulations that govern EB-5 immigration investors and...
by Tashjian Law Group | Sep 6, 2016 | foreign entrepreneurs, immigration news
International Entrepreneurs Welcome Recently, the DHS proposed a new rule to allow foreign entrepreneurs to come to the United States to invest in, and build start-up businesses. If approved, qualifying entrepreneurs will be admitted on a case-by-case basis for an...
by Tashjian Law Group | Jul 1, 2016 | immigration news
Tie ruling On June 23, 2015, the Supreme Court came down to a 4-4 split ruling on the immigration case. The Delayed Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) program were the two...
by Tashjian Law Group | Jun 17, 2016 | H-1B, immigration news
Visa fraud Results in 7-year Prison Sentence Two Indian-American brothers, Atul and Jiten “Jay” Nanda, owners of Dibon Solutions, Inc. were sentenced to more that 7-years in prison for H-1B visa fraud scheme. The Dibon Solutions Inc. was indicted in sponsoring H-1B...
by Tashjian Law Group | Jun 3, 2016 | Entertainment Visa, H-1B, immigration news, J Visas, O-1B Visas
Annually, you get one chance to apply for the H-1B visa, and the H-1B cap for 2016 has ended. If you were not selected for the H-1B lottery this year, there are alternative options you can try, such as the O-1 and the J-1 visas. An individual may qualify for more than...
by Tashjian Law Group | May 20, 2016 | immigration news, recent
USCIS Update Based on the FY 2016/2017 fee review, USCIS announced that there will be a 21 percent increase in all of their fees. Until July 05, 2016, public postings will be allowed to the USCIS regarding this increase. For more information, please go to the link:...