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Update On Mandamus Actions
Mandamus ActionsWe continue to file mandamus actions in court for a resolution of EB-5 investor visas – both I-526 and I-829 applications. While some cases take longer, recently upon filing a mandamus action, USCIS has granted these applications:New York – I-829: 17 daysSan Francisco – I-829: 18 daysSan Jose –...
Overall, the Executive Order 14110 directs the government agencies involved in visas and immigration to develop policies to encourage immigration of AI/ML professionals and “streamline processing times.” The USCIS, Department of Labor and State Department have not yet issued new policies and/or rules pursuant to the Executive Order. They should promulgate...
Expediting I-829 Removal of Conditional Resident Status
USCIS has over 10,000 I-829 EB-5 investor visa applications on file. They sit on the USCIS shelf for 4 years or more.For a decision, to finally settle one’s immigration and apply for U.S. citizenship, I often file a “Mandamus” action in court. These actions are usually successful as there is...
Stateside Visa Renewal Pilot Program
In February, the Department of State said it would renew a program terminated in 2004to allow H-1B visa holders in the U.S. to renew the visa stamp in their passport withoutgoing to an American consulate overseas. No details have been announced in the pastfew months. Hopefully, this program will be...