The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that beginning May 1, 2022, it is ending the COVID-19 temporary policy for List B identity documents. As of that date, employers will no longer be able to accept expired List B documents. If an employee presented an...
Topic: Immigration Updates
The EB-5 Regional Center Program: Rise of the Phoenix
By Nicolai Hinrichsen, Stephen Yale-Loehr and Adam Schaye* Introduction When Congress enacted the pilot EB-5 regional center program in 1992, it hoped that its job-creation and investor pooling features would spur economic growth and job creation in a way that...
Forbes Summarizes EB-5 Article Written by Miller Mayer Attorneys
Miller Mayer immigration attorneys Nick Hinrichsen, Kristal Ozmun, and Steve Yale-Loehr were noted by Forbes in "Investor Immigrants Greet Imminent Revival of the EB-5 Program." The article discusses the revival of the EB-5 regional center program under the omnibus...
Miller Mayer Receives National Interest Waiver Approval
Miller Mayer immigration attorney Kristal Ozmun recently received an immigrant visa petition approval and national interest waiver in the EB-2 green card category for an expert in the field of restaurant franchising from China. This petition’s strong initial filing...
State Dept. Holds Passport Acceptance Fairs
The Department of State (DOS) announced on March 9, 2022, that it will hold special passport acceptance fairs in March and April across the United States. Most of the events are for first-time applicants and children using Form DS-11 to apply. Those eligible for...
State Dept. Releases Info for Nationals of Ukraine, U.S. Citizens in Ukraine
The Department of State (DOS) released information on March 11, 2022, for nationals of Ukraine to "further clarify visa options and outline alternatives to visas that Ukrainians may consider." DOS noted that "a visa is not a viable way to achieve refugee resettlement...
Omnibus Spending Bill Signed; EB-5 Regional Center Program Reauthorized
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, an omnibus spending bill passed by Congress and signed by President Biden, reauthorizes the EB-5 regional center program for five years, among other things. The bill includes significant changes to the EB-5 program. Selected...
BREAKING: Congress Reauthorizes EB-5 Regional Center Program Through 2027
At long last, Congress has heeded the call of EB-5 investors and industry stakeholders. A reauthorization of the EB-5 Regional Center program has been included in the omnibus spending bill, which now awaits President Biden’s signature. This reauthorization lasts for...
Miller Mayer’s Steve Yale-Loehr Quoted re Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine
Miller Mayer immigration attorney Steve Yale-Loehr was quoted by the Cornell Chronicle in "Experts: Ukraine War Puts World in 'Uncharted Territory.' " Steve served on a panel on March 4, 2022, to discuss the humanitarian crisis just beginning after the Russian...
Miller Mayer’s Steve Yale-Loehr to Moderate Webinar re Afghans at Risk
Miller Mayer immigration attorney Steve Yale-Loehr will moderate a free public webinar this Wednesday, March 9, 2022, from 1 to 2 pm ET entitled "After the Fall: The Future of Afghan Allies Fleeing the Taliban." Speakers include Joel Kelsey, chief of staff to U.S....
