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EB-5 Regional Center Program Extended Until September 30, 2018 https://www.sggimmigration.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/regional-center-termination.jpg 4111 2741 Elsie Hui Arias Elsie Hui Arias https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4ec7ccb2fcbe3d6b076576abb9e830b6e693abd48baf31e78530dad8809c0764?s=96&d=mm&r=g April 5, 2018 June 4, 2019

Elsie Hui Arias
April 5, 2018

EB-5 Regional Center Program Extended Until September 30, 2018

The U.S. Congress recently extended the EB-5 Regional Center Program through September 30, 2018 as part of the Omnibus budget package. The extension was passed without changes to the current statutory or regulatory requirements. In summary, foreign nationals who invest equity capital in a new commercial enterprise, which in turn results in the creation of…

Employer Compliance in an Era of Increased Audits and Site Visits https://www.sggimmigration.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/calculator-calculation-insurance-finance-53621-1.jpeg 5259 3098 Kathleen Grzegorek Kathleen Grzegorek https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fb6b517a01ce98484211b06062fd568530868792796c102835e8a058175751b0?s=96&d=mm&r=g April 5, 2018 June 4, 2019

Kathleen Grzegorek
April 5, 2018

Employer Compliance in an Era of Increased Audits and Site Visits

In this current climate of increased audits and administrative site visits, it is crucial for businesses to remain compliant with all I-9, H-1B, PERM and EB-5 regulations. In this article, we provide an overview of the relevant compliance requirements, as well as an explanation of the government players during site visits and audits and what…

Parole for Entrepreneurs: A Pathway Under A Cloud of Uncertainty https://www.sggimmigration.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/uscis_data_on_application_and_petition_processing_times_feature.jpg 1000 559 Lincoln Stone Lincoln Stone https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1802a154abc7bf9e9f91b220501208a6fac960ada1fd9cb2968c0176fe1a0bad?s=96&d=mm&r=g April 5, 2018 June 4, 2019

Lincoln Stone
April 5, 2018

Parole for Entrepreneurs: A Pathway Under A Cloud of Uncertainty

Informed immigrant entrepreneurs are well familiar with the obstacles in U.S. immigration law facing entrepreneurs hoping to obtain long-term residence in the United States. SGG clients enjoy successes in obtaining immigration benefits in non-immigrant categories such as L-1, E-1, E-2, O-1 and H-1B. But all of these categories have their limitations and rigidities because they…

Successful EB-5 Appeal Paves Way for Thousands of Jobs https://www.sggimmigration.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/pexels-photo-585418.jpeg 1125 750 Michele Franchett Michele Franchett https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/682142c5d71f9c57dc624eda4aa8d5049962a816ebe5177cff6265964e8d538d?s=96&d=mm&r=g December 7, 2017 June 4, 2019

Michele Franchett
December 7, 2017

Successful EB-5 Appeal Paves Way for Thousands of Jobs

SGG achieved a recent victory on an appeal before the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO). A favorable outcome on appeal before the AAO is not a common occurrence, and thus it presents a real cause for celebration. The decision – Matter of S-C-R-C, LLC (November 15, 2017) – pertains to an I-924 application filed by an…

What’s Next for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program? https://www.sggimmigration.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/overcome-visa-denial.jpg 849 565 Michele Franchett Michele Franchett https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/682142c5d71f9c57dc624eda4aa8d5049962a816ebe5177cff6265964e8d538d?s=96&d=mm&r=g December 7, 2017 June 4, 2019

Michele Franchett
December 7, 2017

What’s Next for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program?

Under the EB-5 Program, entrepreneurs are eligible to apply for permanent resident status (“green card”) if they: (1) make the necessary investment in a commercial enterprise in the United States; and (2) plan to create or preserve 10 permanent full-time jobs for qualified U.S. workers. The Immigrant Investor Program, also known as the Regional Center…

Meet Diana Lowe, Our Office Administrator https://www.sggimmigration.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Diana-Lowe.jpg 111 111 Andrew Grzegorek Andrew Grzegorek https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/bfcf6c32f1e20f44f15eeab33bd1e499a3c00d2be0f4327095e64c463b7f8283?s=96&d=mm&r=g December 7, 2017 June 4, 2019

Andrew Grzegorek
December 7, 2017

Meet Diana Lowe, Our Office Administrator

SGG is comprised of 18 attorneys and a team of experienced paralegals and administrative staff who are devoted to producing excellent work product and client service. Below is a Q&A with Diana Lowe, SGG’s Office Administrator. Question: What is your educational and professional background? Answer: I have worked in the legal field for over 25 years…

Supreme Court Allows Trump Travel Ban 3.0 to Take Full Effect https://www.sggimmigration.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Trump-Travel-Ban-Sept-25-2017.jpg 768 604 David Strashnoy David Strashnoy https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7cf976b16607a626756a168dfa3caccc461523e572bd4b65e1075d0fcf063f7f?s=96&d=mm&r=g December 6, 2017 June 4, 2019

David Strashnoy
December 6, 2017

Supreme Court Allows Trump Travel Ban 3.0 to Take Full Effect

On December 4, 2017, the Supreme Court issued an order allowing the latest version of the Trump Travel Ban (“Travel Ban 3.0”) to take effect pending appeal. Travel Ban 3.0 restricts travel to the United States by certain nationals from Chad, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Yemen, Iran, Venezuela and North Korea pursuant to a proclamation that…