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Start visa process 6-8 months before doing business in US - experts say
Foreigners intending to do business in the United States should start the visa
process at a local consulate 6-8 months ahead of their move.
Phoenix Business Journal
PhoenixMart finally going vertical
With help from the EB-5 Visa,
PhoenixMart,a 1.5-million-square-foot expo center in Casa Grande, is finally under
construction.
Pasadena Star-News
Monterey Park has become a hub for Chinese tourists, and with it hotel
development
Chinese investors using the EB-5 program are helping to
boost tourism in Southern California. The EB-5 program will help fund a Marriott
Hotel in Monterey Park. The hotel will benefit the city by creating jobs and
attracting tourists.
The Verge
Clinton campaign proposes new ‘startup visa’ and student loan breaks
for entrepreneurs
Hillary Clinton proposes a new visa for immigrant
entrepreneurs.
Miami Herald
Amusement park in the sky hires a company to make it work
The EB-5 Visa
helps fund SkyRise, a 1,000-foot observation tower which would include thrill rides,
outdoor observation decks, restaurants and a nightclub.
The Daily Dot
White House responds to 'Free Leffen' petition, won't make any changes to
esports visa policies
The White House declines changes for visa
policies for esports competitors. A petition for changes occurred when Swedish Super
Smash Bros. Melee star William "Leffen" Hjelte was denied a P-1A visa.
The Real Deal
Miami developer targets EB-5 funding for hotel projects
The EB-5 visa is
helping increase tourism in Miami. The EB-5 visa will help fund a Miami airport
hotel this fall.
Channel New Asia
Faster immigration clearance for eligible Singaporeans travelling to US
Eligible citizens of Singapore will be able to enroll in the Global Entry
Program and the Trusted Traveller Program which will provide faster immigration
clearance upon arrival to US airports.
Voice of America
US Lawmakers Vow to Continue Immigrant Program for Afghan Interpreters
US lawmakers vow to continue visa program for Afghan Interpreters.
The Hindu
Hillary’s automatic green card proposal to benefit Indian students
Hillary Clinton's automatic green card proposal will benefit Indian students.
Clinton proposes an automatic green card for students who complete a masters or PhD
degree from a US university.
Inside Sources
Dallas Mayor Urges Expansion of Controversial EB-5 Immigration Visas
Dallas Mayor, Mike Rawlings,pushes for extension of the EB-5 visa.
Business Line
India set to take up totalisation pact, visa issue with US
India is
expected to engage in a discussion with the US about the fee increase for H1-B
and L-1 visas.
Numbers USA
Number of Syrian Refugees Entering the U.S. Doubled In June
Since
June,the number of Syrian refugees entering the US has doubled.
Hawaii News Now
Program aims to reunite Filipino World War II vets with family in Philippines
A new program aims to reunite Filipino war veterans with their family in
the Philippines. This program allows the families of Filipino War veterans to apply
for a "grant of parole" which would enable the family members to come to the US as
they wait for their immigration visas to be approved.
Penn Energy
Premier Holding Corporation Receives New Interest in EB5 Funding Opportunity
Premier Holding Corporation receives interest in investment opportunities
through the EB-5 visa program.
Westfair Online
Workforce Alliance-Housatonic College partnership aims at 100 percent placement
for manufacturing grads
The H-1B visa, funds a job program between
Workforce Alliance and Housatonic College.
The Hill
Bipartisan House group asks for lower immigration fees
A group of
bipartisan representatives ask for immigration naturalization fees to be reduced.
Charlotte's NPR News Source
Chinese Investors Help Fuel Charlotte's Charter School Boom
The EB-5
visa program helps fund charter schools in Charlotte.
5 News - wdtv.com
Congressmen Pushing to Keep Guest Worker Visa Program Funded
Congress
pushes to keep the H-2B visa program funded.
Number USA
House Committee Renews Extension for H-2B Visa Expansion
The House
Committee renews extension for the H-2B Visa.
The New York Times
Supreme Court Tie Blocks Obama Immigration Plan
Obama's immigration plan
is blocked by Supreme Court tie. His plan would have allowed five million
undocumented immigrants, who have family ties to US citizens, to legally work in the
US.
Krem
College diver not able to compete in U.S. Trials
College diver, Colin
Zeng,was unable to obtain US citizenship in time to compete in the US Olympic
Trials.
The Financial Express
Barack Obama asks foreign companies to invest in US
President Obama
urges foreign companies to choose America and establish their manufacturing basis
while investing in the US.
The Real Deal
HAP Investments seeks $60M in EB-5 funding for Chelsea rental-condo project
The EB-5 program continues to help new real estate developments. HAP Investment
uses EB-5 program to fund Chelsea Rental-Condo Project.
The Real Deal
Chinese company partners with Madison Equities to build 45 Broad condo
Gemdale Properties,one of China's largest developers, has partnered with Madison
Equities to build a 206-unit condominium located in the Financial district. This
project will be funded with help from the EB-5 visa program.
PR Newswire
Brand USA 'Market the Welcome' campaign launched at Louis Armstrong New Orleans
International Airport
BrandUSA incorporates new program aimed to
attracting foreigners to the US.
The American Bazaar
H-1B petitions from India growing despite fee hike, says US official
Real Estate company, 3Invest Limited, has announced a partnership with United
States-based Houston EB5.
EB-5 Investments
3Invest, Houston EB5 partner on hotel, residence development
Real Estate
company, 3Invest Limited, has announced a partnership with United States-based
Houston EB5.
The Economic Times
Indian students under F-1 visa can now work for three years in US
New
guidelines put in place will greatly benefit Indian students. The new guidelines
allow Indian students who have an F-1 visa and are studying
Science,Technology.Engineering and Math,to stay in the US and work for up to three
years.
6sqft
New Renderings of Extell’s Central Park Tower Emphasize Design and Record
Height
The world's tallest residential tower will be built with help
from the EB-5 Visa program.
Rus Tourism News
Carlson Rezidor signs Radisson RED at Miami Airport
Miami tourism
improves due to EB-5 visa program. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is using the EB-5
visa to fund the development of a new hotel which has the potential to attract
tourists.
The Business Journals
Babson aims to attract foreign startup founders with new Boston program
Babson College will be the first private college to implement a new program
aimed at helping foreign students build their business in the US.
The Mercury News
Chinese diver in race to become eligible for U.S. Olympic trials
Colin
Zeng,a Chinese diver,races to obtain American citizenship in order to compete in the
Olympic trials.
The Economic Times
Indians can enter US Global Entry programme by August
Starting in
August,Indians can be eligible for the Global Entry Program which would permit
speedy clearance at airports upon arriving in America.
Business in Savannah
World Trade Center board gets update on foreign investment program
The
World Trade Center for Investment sees the benefits of the EB-5 visa to fund
projects and create jobs.
South China Morning Post
Beijing developer targets Chinese immigrants with US homes that come with
‘green cards’
Beijing property developer, Modern Land, is
venturing into the US Real Estate market by using the EB-5 Visa Program to fund
their projects and allow Chinese immigrants to obtain green cards.
Computer World
Draft bill would boost H-1B worker pay for big visa users
A new draft
bill, by Democratic Representative Zoe Lofgren of California, would boost pay for
H-1B workers. The bill would minimize the importance of the current lottery system
for the visa and instead encourage employers to pay 150% or 200% of the prevailing
wage level to significantly improve their chances of visa approval.
The American Bazaar
Nikki Haley supports India’s stand against US on hike in H-1B, L-1 visa
fees
Nikki Haley, Republican Governor of South Carolina, supports
India's stance against increased fees for L-1 and HB-1 visas. Haley feels this is an
important issue which needs to be addressed.
U.S. hikes H1B, L1 visa fee; to hit Indian IT companies
H1B Visa Applicants will now be required to pay a fee of $4000, while L1A and L1B Visa applicants pay a higher amount, $4500.
Greenspan: America's H-1B visa program is 'too small'
Alan Greenspan, former Federal Reserve Chair, believes the economy would improve if more H-1B Applicants were accepted.
Taking the Mystery Out of EB-5 Regional Centers
Roger A. Bernstein, Co-Owner of American Life Investments LLC, praises EB-5 Visa through his comment “EB-5 regional centers are increasingly helping redefine South Florida’s skyline,”
Nearly 500K foreigners overstayed visas in 2015
Government study estimates “40% of the 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the country”.
99% of visa-approved visitors to US left on time, but over 500,000 overstayed
2% of the Visa-Approved Visitors have overstayed their welcome!
H1B visas and US Presidential Candidates: A primer
US Presidential Candidates weigh in on their opinion of the H1B Visa.
HIV-positive man mistakenly denied tourist visa to Australia
HIV-Postive Man was denied entry to Australia because of his disease. The Scandinavian man has been visiting Australia for 22 years, and is now disappointed by this turmoil.
Low-earning Australians to be kicked out of Britain under new visa rules
UK will send back Low-Earning Australian Immigrants back to their country if they can’t earn at least £35,000 ($72,000) a year.