Dillon R. Colucci is an EB-5 immigration attorney and an associate in Greenberg Traurig’s immigration group. Attorney Colucci practices and handles U.S. immigration concerns, and helps individuals, families, professionals, skilled workers, investors, and businesses live, work, invest, and do business in the United States. Foreign investors who would like to invest in EB-5 programs and receive legal permanent residency fall under Colucci’s umbrella of immigration law.
Greenberg Traurig is one of the country’s largest and most esteemed immigration law firms, with more than 30 offices scattered all over the United States. It also has offices based in Seoul, Amsterdam, Milan, Rome, Japan and Shanghai. It is considered one of the most trusted immigration law firms because of its years of providing legal services for U.S. immigrants and foreign investors. The associates of the law firm practice in different areas of law, including American Indian law, class action litigation, litigation, mergers and acquisition, private equity, corporate and securities, export controls, labor and employment, white collar criminal defense, and many more. The law firm is also involved in several different industries, such as education, gaming, hospitality, retail, transportation, public utilities, real estate, emerging technology, media and transportation, and life sciences and medical technology.
Colucci has assisted clients with preparing nonimmigrant visa petitions, adjustments of status, advance parole, employment authorization petitions, PERM filings, and I-140 petitions. He has also assisted large business clients in I-9 employment eligibility audits.
Colucci previously worked as a research director for Housing is a Human Right; as a clinical intern for the Law Offices of Bornhoft & Berkenstadt; and for the county of San Diego as treasurer and tax collector.
Colucci finished his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and government at George Washington University in 2008. He attended law school at California Western School of Law in San Diego. During his time at California Western, he was placed on the Dean’s list multiple times and was active in the student community. He graduated cum laude in December 2012.
Colucci is licensed to practice law in California and is a member of the American Bar Association, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the San Diego County Bar Association, and the National Italian-American Bar Association.
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EB5 Investors Magazine and EB5investors.com Articles
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Cash is cash – USCIS’ controversial EB-5 policy
A retrospective on USCIS’ erroneous policy that requires cash proceeds of a loan invested to be judged differently from other sources of cash.
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Recent EB-5 Program Extension Changes the Dynamic for Reauthorization
When congress passed another extension of the regional center portion of the EB-5 program until June 30, 2021, it was different than previous extensions. How?
Dillon Colucci
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Trump Administration Revises Immigrant Visa Allocation for Hong Kong natives
The Trump administration issued an Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization on July 14, 2020, which will count those born in Hong Kong as if they were born in mainland China for the purposes of immigrant visa allocation.
Dillon Colucci
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USCIS issues new redeployment guidance
USCIS has reversed key aspects of their 2017 guidance on redeployment and are seeking to apply this guidance retroactively, potentially imperiling numerous petitions.
Dillon Colucci
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Top Changes in EB-5 Following the JOBS Act
Dillon Colucci explains how the new JOBS act affects the EB-5 market and everyone involved.
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President Trump’s Coronavirus (Covid-19) Immigration Ban Does Not Affect EB-5
Despite repeated statements by President Trump that he would sign an Executive Order to shutdown immigration to the U.S., it specifically exempts the issuance of EB-5 visas.
Dillon Colucci
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USCIS abandons first-in, first-out processing order for I-526 petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today it will no longer follow first-in, first-out processing for form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Investor (I-526 petition) but will instead prioritize the processing of I-526 petitions by petitions whose beneficiaries have a visa immediately available.
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Kate’s Corner: Recent Developments in Chinese Source of Funds RFEs
Attorney Kate Kalmykov discusses recent trends in tracing sources of funds for Mainland Chinese investors.
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The Role of an Overseas Migration Agent or Broker at the I-829 Petition Stage
While the project is progressing along its timeline, an agent can still play an important role in facilitating the I-829 process.Dillon Colucci
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EB-5 Chinese Cut-Off Date Announced; Retrogression Will Occur on May 1, 2015.
Have questions regarding the impact of visa retrogression on both developers and investors? Find the answers here.Dillon Colucci
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On-going I-829 Petition Preparation and Compliance
With I-829 denials increasing, EB-5 investors should check that project job creation is on-track before filing the I-829.
Dillon Colucci
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Post EB-5 Approval Considerations: Consular Processing versus Adjustment of Status
The final stage of the permanent residence immigration process is either an application to adjust status to permanent residence filed or an application for an immigrant visa at a U.S. consulate overseas. Read on to find out more about these processes and what EB-5 circumstances work best for each.
Dillon Colucci
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A Recap of the December 5, 2014 USCIS EB-5 Public Engagement
The EB-5 stakeholder conference call addressed the program's growth and IIPO response, source of funds issues, and more.
Dillon Colucci
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DOS Predicts July 2013 Cut-Off Date for EB-5 Visa Category
The DOS expects EB-5 visa retrogression to occur in July 2015, which will result in a July 2013 priority date cut-off.
Dillon Colucci
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EB-5 IIPO Issuing “Limited” Regional Center Decisions
Limited regional center decisions grant I-924 approval, but only approve certain parts of the I-924 application.
Dillon Colucci
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The EB-5 Loan Model and Visa Retrogression
Extended EB-5 loan terms due to visa retrogression will further delay a developer's exit from an EB-5 loan.
Dillon Colucci
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I-924 Processing Times Update
Processing times for I-924 applications have been reduced and are consistent with USCIS' stated goal of four months.
Dillon Colucci
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New Non-Precedent EB-5 AAO Decisions in May 2014
Recent non-precedent EB-5 AAO decisions reveal the importance of source of funds documentation.
Dillon Colucci
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U.S. Department of State Issues Good News on EB-5 Visa Retrogression
The possibility of retrogression for Chinese EB-5 applicants has raised concern, but it seems like 2014 is not the year.
Dillon Colucci
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Retrogression of EB-5 Visa Category and Effect on Dependents
The EB-5 visa category may retrogress for Chinese investors. How will this affect their dependents?
Dillon Colucci
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Elements of a Direct EB-5 Deal
Direct EB-5 deals were long-ago eclipsed by regional center deals; learn about the original method that is now making a comeback.
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Regional Center I-924A Filing Season
Filing Form I-924A annually is an important part of maintaining USCIS designation for your regional center.
Dillon Colucci
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SEC Announces Enforcement Action Against USA Now Regional Center
Fraud charges recently brought against a USCIS-approved EB-5 Regional Center should remind EB-5 investors to conduct proper due diligence.
Dillon Colucci