The Bid For Investors And Entrepreneurs Now In Australia
The downturn in the global economy is seeing countries compete for the best talent and investors to boost the economy. The US introduced a Start-Up Act in 2010 which has[…]
Tag: investor visa
A great article on the proposed Start-Up Act.
The below article (copied) was published in Entrepreneur magazine authored by Professor Scott Shane. As a proponent of the Start-Up Act, I wholly agree with Professor Shane’s arguments for editing the bill[…]
EB-5 Adjudications Policy: Draft Memo for Comment
http://www.uscis.gov/USCIS/Outreach/Feedback%20Opportunities/Draft%20Memorandum%20for%20Comment/EB_5_Adjudications_Policy2.pdf The USCIS issued the above linked draft memo today, outlining some new policies that are in discussion. In addition, today (11/9/2011), there was a stakeholder meeting to address the[…]
Fastest Reversal in USCIS Denial!- Immigrant Entrepreneur Gets Visa After ‘World News’ Story
This story was reported yesterday on ABC news, which I reposted on this blog (see below). I have never seen such a quick reversal in an immigration decision and certainly not[…]
We need better immigration laws for entrepreneurs and investors.
This case exemplifies how the US is losing out on incredibly talented people from creating jobs and investing in the US economy. Watson Immigration Law eagerly awaits positive changes that[…]
Buy a house and get a Green Card?
I cannot tell you the number of times people have asked me whether they can get a green card simply by purchasing a house in the US. Even yesterday I[…]
USCIS Announces “Entrepreneurs in Residence” Initiative
The USCIS posted the below announcement this morning. While I welcome any efforts made to assist entrepreneurs receive work-visas and residence in the US, I am not convinced that these[…]
WIL Attends 1st Annual IIUSA EB5 Conference
On August 11, 2011, IIUSA (Association to Invest In USA) held its First Annual International Investment & Economic Development Forum in Seattle, Washington. The conference was attended by some 300 people from[…]
WIL Attends AILA EB5 Conference
On March 14, 2011, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) held its annual EB5 Investor Visa conference in Las Vegas. The event was attended by some 250 immigration lawyers, several[…]
Startup Visa Act – EB6 introduced today
Copied From Press Release of Senator Lugar Kerry– Lugar Visa Bill Will Create Jobs in America Wednesday, February 24, 2010 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators John Kerry (D-Mass.) and Richard Lugar[…]