EB-5 Basics Video by Farah Abbas
Are you interested in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program? Learn more about the process and requirements from Farah Abbas, our Principal Attorney, on YouTube:
EB-5 Basics: What You Need to Know
Please contact us for a free consultation to see if EB-5 would be a good fit for you and your family.
USCIS New Fees to Take Effect April 1, 2024
USCIS has changed the filing fees for many immigration and naturalization forms. The new fees are meant to cover more of its operating costs and support quicker processing of new applications. These updated fees will become effective on April 1, 2024.
In addition to updated fees, USCIS will also release new versions of several forms. The new fees and forms will only start to be accepted after April 1, 2024.
For more information on the new fees, including a table detailing the changes for each form, please click here: USCIS – FAQs on the USCIS Fee Rule.
Farah Abbas quoted in EB5investors.com about Islamic EB-5 investing
Farah Abbas, the Principal Attorney of Abbas Law PLLC, was recently quoted on eb5investors.com regarding Shariah-compliant EB-5 investing. Please see the post, “Are Sharia-compliant EB-5 investment a new trend?,” on www.eb5investors.com.
Farah Abbas quoted in EB5investors.com about Indian EB-5 Investors
Farah Abbas, the Principal Attorney of Abbas Law PLLC, was recently quoted on eb5investors.com regarding Indian EB-5 investors. Please see the post, “Indian HNWIs: Why do they emigrate and what are their top destinations?,” on www.eb5investors.com.
Farah Abbas quoted in Uglobal Immigration about Indian EB-5 investors
Farah Abbas, the Principal Attorney of Abbas Law PLLC, was recently quoted in Uglobal Immigration regarding recent trends in the EB-5 Indian investor community. Please see the post, “Growing number of Indian HNWIs are seeking global mobility options,” at www.Uglobal.com.
Abbas Law achieves I-829 Approval following Mandamus Lawsuit
Abbas Law PLLC achieved a long-awaited Form I-829 petition approval for an EB-5 client this month. Unfortunately, due to unreasonable delay by USCIS, this family had to wait for over four years to receive this approval – and USCIS refused to act until prompted by a federal mandamus lawsuit regarding the delay. Ms. Abbas was elated to help this family finally reach un-conditional permanent residency, the ultimate goal of the EB-5 immigration program.
Read MoreLong-Awaited EB-5 Policy Changes & Regional Center Re-Authorization
The U.S. Congress has re-authorized the EB-5 Regional Center program for the next 5 years, through September 30, 2027. President Biden will likely sign the bill officially into law today. Once the law is officially on the books, USCIS and the U.S. Department of State will begin to process pending EB-5 cases and EB-5 Visa applications that were put on hold during the lapse.
Farah Abbas quoted in EB5investors.com about EB-5 reauthorization
Farah Abbas, the Principal Attorney of Abbas Law PLLC, was recently quoted on eb5investors.com regarding the delay in passing re-authorization of the EB-5 Regional Center program. Please see the post, “Stopgap spending bill pushes EB5 reauthorization to mid-February,” on www.eb5investors.com.
USCIS Now Requiring COVID Vaccine for Immigration Medical Examinations
The U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service (USCIS) has announced that all immigrant applicants required to undergo medical examination must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, starting October 1, 2021. The USCIS-approved civil surgeon will only be able to complete the medical examination and Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, once the applicant has been fully vaccinated.
Farah Abbas admitted to U.S. District Court for D.C.
Farah Abbas has recently been admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. This was a necessary move, as more and more applicants have been subjected to unreasonable delays by USCIS and the U.S. Department of State in processing their cases. In these situations, a mandamus lawsuit may be helpful to pressure the government to issue a decision. If you are interested in pursuing litigation options for unreasonable delays in your immigration case, you may now reach out to Ms. Abbas for these services.