USCIS Issues New Fee Schedule
USCIS has issued guidance indicating that their fees will increase for many visa programs starting December 23, 2016. For our clients, it is important to note that there have been increases for many of the forms associated with employment-based and investment-based immigration programs. There has also been an increase in the USCIS Immigrant Fee.
For a list of all of the new USCIS fees, please visit: USCIS Fee Schedule
Chicago Office Now Open!
We are pleased to announce that we have opened up a new office in Chicago, IL! Farah Abbas, Attorney/Owner of the firm, is now based out of the Chicago office.
Our Washington, DC office is still operational, but please note our new contact information in Chicago: our office address is 155 N. Upper Wacker Drive, Suite 4250, Chicago, IL 60606, and our phone number is (312) 803-3667.
We hope to see you in our new office soon!
Top Ten from the USCIS EB-5 Stakeholder Engagement on July 28, 2016
On July 28, 2016, USCIS held an EB-5 Stakeholder Engagement in Miami, FL. Here, we are providing a summary of the top ten take-aways from the engagement:Read More
Starting a U.S. Business as a Non-Resident
Many people mistakenly believe that only U.S. residents can engage in U.S. business ventures. But that is not true. Simply put, there is no American law that prevents a non-resident from forming a new U.S. company or acquiring ownership in an existing U.S. company.
Read MorePossible Reforms to EB-5 Regional Center Program
For immigrant investors and the EB-5 industry, another year brings another round of potentially far-reaching changes to the law that governs this program. In anticipation of this, a coalition of EB-5 organizations submitted a letter to Congress last week calling for the EB-5 Regional Center program to be reauthorized and amended.Read More
Website Launch!
Thank you for visiting the website of Abbas Law PLLC!
I started this firm so that I could provide the best, most personal service to my clients. I know what an important decision it is to choose an attorney to handle your legal matters, and I do not take this responsibility lightly. At Abbas Law PLLC, your calls won’t get screened by a secretary. You won’t have to rely on a paralegal to answer your questions. No, you’ll work with an experienced attorney – me – every step of the way.