Kate is a frequent writer and sought after speaker on various EB-5 matters, having presented throughout the United States and around the world as a lawyer practicing immigration law with the international law firm Greenberg Traurig (GT). She is currently serving on the Editorial Board of EB5 Investors Magazine, as the author of the EB5investors.com column “Kate’s Corner,” and the Editor of GT’s EB-5 Insights blog. Kate’s Corner is a forum for up-to-date information pertaining to the multi-faceted EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. Frequent topics include: regional centers; source of funds matters; determining targeted employment areas (TEAs); analysis of memorandum issued by USCIS; securities issues; real estate development and trends; comprehensive immigration reform; legislative updates; non-immigration visa options; green card processing; and more.
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Why I don’t put much stock in Congress’ proposals for mandating EB-5 adjudication times (and why you shouldn’t either)
It is unlikely that the proposals in S. 1501 and H.R. 616 will solve the issue of long EB-5 processing times.
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Matthew T Galati
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USCIS Changes Policy on Source of Funds for EB-5 Investments
Recent I-526 adjudications indicate a USCIS policy change on using loans secured by property for EB-5 investment.
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Jennifer Hermansky
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July Visa Bulletin: Impact on Employment Based Categories
The DOS July visa bulletin shows a four month advancement in the EB-5 visa category for mainland born Chinese.
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Cory A Richards
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California’s State Assembly Committee on Appropriations Hears Proposed Changes to State’s Role in Administering the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
The Committee on Appropriations reviewed Assembly Bill 826, which proposes changes to California’s administration of EB-5.
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Shaun Staller
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USCIS’ Administrative Appeals Office and its Impact on EB-5
AAO’s established precedent decisions and recent non-precedent decisions both provide key insights into USCIS EB-5 adjudication.
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Brian Rowbotham
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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.
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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.
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Breaking News for EB-5 Regional Centers: BEA Discontinues RIMS II Model
Update: The BEA will debut a modified economic model in lieu of RIMS II in 2015.
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Kate Kalmykov
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Is Your EB-5 Investment “At Risk”?
When must an EB-5 investment be “at risk”? How will retrogression impact this requirement? Read on to find out…
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Joanna Jiang
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Targeted Employment Areas (TEA)
Learn more about Targeted Employment Areas, which allow for a minimum $500,000 EB-5 investment.
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