Cory A. Richards is an EB-5 immigration attorney at the law office of Greenberg Traurig LLP, located in New York City. Attorney Richards primarily focuses on EB-5 investor-based immigration. He aids his clients through the EB-5 process by assisting them in filing their I-526s, I-829s, and other necessary applications for permanent residency in the United States.
Attorney Richards is highly versatile and has experience working with developers across a wide variety of industries. Attorney Richards’ experience allows him to aid in a number of EB-5 matters, including creating new regional centers, helping to create new projects that qualify for EB-5 investments for private equity funds, and adopting projects by existing regional centers or through pooled individual EB-5 petitions. Attorney Richards also has experience with other forms of employment-based immigration including OPT, H-1B, PERM, CPT, EB-1 and EB-2.
In addition to his EB-5 practice, attorney Richards collaborates with professionals in order to expand his knowledge base. He works with attorneys that practice in securities law compliance, economists that project indirect job creation and identify “target employment areas,” and licensed securities brokers that coordinate offerings.
Before becoming involved with EB-5 matters, attorney Richards worked on developing business plans for Canada’s immigrant investor program, and also worked as a business consultant for Micon International. He works closely with universities and other companies regarding I-9 verification of employment issues.
Attorney Richards graduated summa cum laude from Wayne State University, located in Detroit, in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Toledo College of Law in 2012. After gaining experience working for a large-scale EB-5 migration consulting firm, Attorney Richards joined Greenberg Traurig. He now has over five years of legal, sales and marketing experience. He is admitted to practice in Illinois and specializes in federal immigration and nationality law.
Attorney Richards plays an active role in the immigration law community. He is a regular contributor to both EB5Insights.com and EB5Investors.com. He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). He is admitted to practice in Illinois and specializes in federal immigration and nationality law; not admitted to practice in New York; practice is limited solely to federal immigration and nationality law. Attorney Richards offers a unique combination of both academic and transactional expertise to support large and complex initiatives.
He speaks Spanish, in addition to English, allowing him to build closer relationships and better communicate with his international clients.
Answers to EB-5 5 Questions Answered
- How are targeted employment areas determined for an EB-5 visa?
- What differentiates an EB-5 business plan from a regular business plan?
- How can part time jobs be aggregated for EB-5 job creation?
- Can I use gifted real estate funds for my EB-5 visa?
- Does the U.S. maintain any restrictions on repatriating EB-5 funds at the end of the term?
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EB5 Investors Magazine and EB5investors.com Articles
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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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USCIS to Host Teleconference for EB-5 Stakeholders on February 26, 2015
USCIS will debut its EB-5 Interactive Series on Feb. 26, featuring informational teleconferences for EB-5 stakeholders.
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U.S. and China Extending Visas for Short-Term Business Travelers, Tourists, and Students
B-category NIVs, and F, M, or J visas, will be now be valid for up to 10 years and 5 years, respectively.
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Police in China Crackdown on Chinese Emigrants Who Do Not Cancel Their Hukou
Police in the People's Republic of China are cracking down on Chinese emigrants who do not cancel their "hukou," or household registration. This new government enforcement is certainly something to note for citizens of China planning on applying for the EB-5 program and other visa applications.
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Narrow Focus of Schock Bill Provides Viable Alternative
See how the latest EB-5 reform legislation would alter the program.
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EB-5 Visa Number Predictions: China Retrogression
Will 2014 be the year in which Chinese EB-5 investors reach the visa quota? Find out how this might impact the EB-5 program.
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Highlights from the April 23, 2014 EB-5 USCIS Public Engagement
Find out what suggestions were made to USCIS during the April 23 stakeholder teleconference. From processing times to faud prevention, many areas of EB-5 were covered.
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Describing the EB-5 Escrow Arrangement
The importance of the escrow agreement in the world of EB-5 continues to grow as they are increasingly being used as marketing tools. Investors need to understand the various types of agreements that are being used today.
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What do the Chinese Real Estate Market and EB-5 have in common?
See how the Chinese real estate boom is impacting EB-5 source of funds doucmentation.
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Shining Light on TEA Designation
Attorney Richards explains how TEAs are designated and dispells some common myths and misconceptions.
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USCIS’ May 30, 2013 Policy Memorandum Effect on Pending Federal Cases
How will investors navigate new USCIS material change policy?
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Recent Decision from AAO
Shocking the EB-5 community, AAO overturned a USCIS denial of CFIG.
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