Issues of inadmissibility can render a foreign national ineligible for a visa, a green card or even make him/her ineligible to become a Naturalized U.S. Citizen. One such event is a criminal conviction or the admission of having committed a crime. Continue reading
EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program – General Information
General Information
- Eb-5 Visa for Immigrant Investors is a United State visa created by the Immigration Act of 1990 and oversight of this program is done under the auspices of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
- The EB-5 Regional Center Investment Program was created in 1993.
- Pilot Program is due to sunset on September 30, 2012. Continue reading
EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program – FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the U.S. EB-5 Investor Immigration Program?
A: The 1990 Immigration Act (the “Act”) created an employment creation immigrant investor visa program to be administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”). The EB-5 Visa permits foreign nationals to receive conditional resident status in the United States in exchange for making a capital investment in the U.S. that will benefit the economy. Each investment needs to create or save ten full-time jobs for U.S. workers. The minimum amount of investment is $1,000,000, but that minimum amount is reduced to $500,000.00 if the investment is made in a high unemployment area or qualifying rural region. Continue reading
Continuous Residence
You must be a PERMANENT Resident not a SOMETIMES Resident
It is an all too common situation — a person finally obtains Legal Permanent Resident status in the United States only to find they still have business or family concerns, which require them to leave the United States for an extended period of time. If you find yourself in a similar situation, please take note of the following. Continue reading
National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS)
The United States implemented the National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS) program, also known as “special registration”, as a counterterrorism tool in the wake of September 11, 2001, to keep track of certain non-immigrants and prevent terrorist attacks. Continue reading
DUI / Driving Under the Influence
Driving while under the influence of alcohol or narcotics is a serious offense which can result in the suspension of your driver’s license, revocation of your driver’s license, monetary fines and even jail time. Continue reading
Grounds for Divorce in Illinois
Under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, you must establish no-fault or at-fault grounds for the divorce and fulfill pre-defined separation periods. Continue reading
Divorce in Illinois: Contested vs. Uncontested
Nearly 50 percent of all marriages end in divorce. Some of these divorces are amicable, but others are litigated through the court system. In contested cases, a good divorce lawyer gives you the assurance that your best interests are being served versus the uncertainty of litigating the issues in your divorce case without proper representation. Continue reading
Steps to Filing a Divorce in Illinois
If you are considering filing for divorce, there are some things you should know about the divorce process and decisions you need to make. Continue reading