8/19 Visa Bulletin Projects Longer Vietnam Delays…But Don’t Panic! Okay, my Vietnamese (and Indian) friends and investors, take a deep breath and let me explain why the new August Visa Bulletin is neither surprising…nor as horrible as it looks. YES, it is true that the just-released bulletin appears to add a substantial amount of backlog time to EB-5 applicants from Vietnam and India, but remember: the monthly Visa Bulletin is a static snapshot in time of the current projections, it is NOT evidence of what will actually happen in the future! Continue Reading →
LAST CHANCE TO MAKE A $500,000 EB-5 INVESTMENT The final rule on EB-5 reform is about to be published and the day of the $500,000 EB-5 will be over. Continue Reading →
USCIS Beats Processing Time in Latest AVS EB-5 Investor I-526 Approval USCIS processing continues to be slow, but we are seeing signs of progress. Continue Reading →
USCIS Responds to EB-5 Case Status Request…7 Months Later! Despite progress made in 2018, USCIS’ EB-5 unit still faces substantial challenges as it strives to reduce its backlog of EB-5 petitions. Continue Reading →
EB-5 I-526 Processing Delays Continue, Despite Record USCIS Performance in 2018 Last year, USCIS was able to reduce the number of pending (and long-delayed) I-526 EB-5 investor petitions by some 10,000. Despite this progress, the delays continue, frustrating investors eager to move to the U.S. Continue Reading →
ANOTHER OPINION: Why E-2 Via Grenada Might Be a Better Idea than EB-5 A Forbes article on this subject was quite interesting in highlighting how an investor might be making a better call going with an E-2 vs. EB-5 visa for countries with backlogs like Vietnam. Continue Reading →
US VIET TRADE UPDATE: Vietnamese Mangoes FINALLY Head to the U.S. Despite stifling trade bureaucracy, enormous trade opportunities exist for Vietnamese producers willing to fight for their peace of the world’s largest consumer market. Continue Reading →
Big Opportunities in Vietnam for American Enterprise President Trump’s trade war with China is disrupting an already-weak Chinese manufacturing sector. For U.S. companies seeking more secure production partners in Asia, Vietnam is the place to be. Continue Reading →
Miami: the HEALTHIEST City in the U.S. (and #6 in the WORLD!) While Miami has long been a dream destination for travelers, perhaps its biggest secret is the quality of life it offers residents. This new study confirms that Miami is among the world’s healthiest cities for your family. Continue Reading →
A Merry Buddhist Christmas, Vietnam! Jose Latour sends his Christmas thoughts on faith to his Buddhist friends in Vietnam. Continue Reading →
