By Robert P. Gaffney, Esq. Gaining permanent residency in the United States is an important achievement for immigrants looking to make a life in this country. However, it is possible for permanent resident status to be lost either voluntarily or inadvertently. Lawful...
Month: March 2020
How will Targeted Employment Areas or “TEAs” be determined under the EB-5 Modernization Rule?
Since its inception, the U.S. EB-5 immigrant investor program has sought to encourage investments in Target Employment Areas or “TEAs” which are either a.) rural areas; or b.) high unemployment areas, defined as areas with a rate of unemployment that is 150% the...
Visa options for “aging out” children of E-1 and E-2 treaty visa holders
Citizens of countries with the required reciprocal treaty arrangements with the U.S. may live and work in the U.S. as nonimmigrant E-1 “treaty traders” or E-2 “treaty investors.” Treaty visa holders coming to the U.S. to direct, develop or manage the business of the...