United States Customs and Immigration Service Blog Posting: August 2011: EB 5 comments
USCIS has a blog website: The Beacon. The Beacon posts blogs regarding immigration issues and a recent blog posting in August of 2011 includes information on the EB5 immigrant investor visa.
The USCIS wants to encourage entrepeneurs to invest and open new business' in the United States. Per the blog posting, in August of 2011, the USCIS is proceeding with the following methods. First, as to the EB-2 as an employment cased second preference immigrant visa, the USCIS clarifying that if the petitiopnere satisfies the existing requirements, they may also qualify for a National Interest Waiver if they can demonstrate that their business endeavors are in the interests of the USA. Second, there will be an expansion of the premium processing services for immigrant petition for managers and executives who are multinational. Third, there is clarification when a sole employee-entrepeneur can establish an employer-employee relationship which is valid for the purpose of qualification for an H-1B which is a non immigrant visa. Fourth, implentation of enhancements to streamline and expedite the EB-5 process. Fifth, seek engagement opportunities to seek feedback and input from start up companies, new business' and entrepreneurs to address their unique circumstances.
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