5 GREEN CARD PETITIONS FOR YOUR FAMILY If you’re a US citizen, you can petition for a green card on behalf of the following five current or future family members: 1. Your spouse, as long as you have a bona fide, legitimate civill marriage; 2. Your children 3. Your parents 4. Your siblings, and 5. Your fiancé, after he or she enters the United States with a K-1 visa and the intention to get married within 90 days If you’ve seen the 90 Day Fiancé TV show, you get the idea. I'm Joseph Bovino, US immigration and business attorney. Use the link in my bio to schedule a consultation if you need legal assistance with a green card petition. And follow for more #familybasedimmigration #familybasedgreencard #greencard #immigrationattorney #marriagegreencard #fyp

2 REASONS WHY THE EB-5 INVESTOR VISA PROGRAM IS POPULAR The EB5 investor visa program is growing in popularity despite the high price of admission. Here are two main reasons why #1. Set Aside Categories The EB5 Reform and Integrity Act (“RIA”) of 2022 places strong incentives on rural developments by introducing three visa set-aside categories: * Rural targeted employment area (“TEA”) projects * High-unemployment TEA projects, and * Infrastructure projects. If you invest in any of these categories before the annual set-aside visa supply is exhausted, you will likely get your green card and immigrate to the US must faster than other EB-5 investor applicants because your visa will be drawn from a pool of "reserved visas" that are not subject to cut-off dates and qualify for priority processing from USCIS. In fact, while most EB5 visa projects drag on for years, I spoke with a gentleman recently who runs an addiction treatment regional center whose EB5 investors are being approved in as little as 6 months. In addition, by investing in a TEA project, you reduce the minimum investment requirement in your EB-5 project from US$1 million to US$800,000. Reason #2. Stronger Regulations The RIA now requires EB5 regional centers to provide investors with audited financial statements or reports. And it requires the use of third-party or independent fund administrators to prepare financial documents, monitor assets, enforce compliance, and serve a liasons between investors and the EB5 investment fund. This is Joseph Bovino, U.S. immigration and business attorney. Use the link in my bio to schedule a video consultation with me if you're interested in an EB5 investor visa and green card. And follow for more. #eb5 #eb5visa #investorvisa #greencard #immigrationlawyer #fyp

3 REASONS WHY AN E2 VISA REQUIRES MORE THAN A MONEY TRANSFER Can you get an E2 investor visa by simply transferring a substantial amount of money from your foreign bank account to the bank account of your new U.S. business? No, for at least these 3 reasons. And #3 is the one that confuses most people. #1. Insufficient investment You may think your investment is substantial, but U.S. consular officials tend to require an E2 visa investment of at least $100,000 to pass the substantiality test. #2. Active vs. passive investments The E2 visa requires that your investment be "active," meaning that you must be actively involved in the direction and management of your business. Just transferring money around won’t cut it. #3. Risk of loss The E2 visa requires that your investment be "at risk," meaning that there is a risk that your investment in a U.S. business could fail or result in loss of funds. Merely transferring money to the bank account of your U.S. business doesn't satify this requirement because most of the funds must be used - that is, spent - for the operations and growth of the business in order for there to be a risk of loss. For more information about E2 visa requirements, schedule a consulation. And follow me. #e2visa #e2visarequirements #e2visalawyer #immigrationlawyer #immigration #fyp

YOUR OWN U.S. FRANCHISE IN 90 DAYS How would you like to become a US franchise owner in as little as 90 days? Then, if you like, you could use your Investment in that franchise as the basis of an E2 investor visa application, which is arguably the best US visa for foreign entrepreneurs. I’m Joseph Bovino, US immigration and business attorney, and I work closely with reputable companies that can help you find and own your own US franchise in as little as 90 days. That’s an exceptionally fast way to become your own boss in the United States and position yourself nicely for an E2 investor visa, assuming you otherwise qualify. Interested? Use the link in my bio to schedule a video consultation. Leave a comment below. And follow for more #e2visa #e2 #investorvisa #franchise #e2visalawyer #fyp

3 TRENDS IN 2023 FOR EB2 NIW VISA PETITIONS Here are 3 trends in 2023 for EB2 National Interest Waiver ("NIW") visa petitions which, by the way, lead to a green card: #1. Somewhat Faster Standard Processing Times USCIS takes quite a long time to act on National Interest Waiver petitions submitted for standard processing, but they’re somewhat faster than usual lately. This is presumably due to the hiring of new U.S. immigration officers in recent years. #2. Premium (or Expedited) Processing Opportunities for All EB2 NIW Petitions For an additional filing fee of $2500, USCIS will expedite the processing of your National Interest Waiver petition and make a decision in 45 days or less. #3. Closer Scrutiny of Your Proposed Business Endeavor and the U.S. National interest As EB2 NIW petitions have become increasingly popular, USCIS has begun to more closely scrutinize whether your proposed business endeavor is really in the U.S. national interest, and whether you are really well-positioned to advance it. This is Joseph Bovino, U.S. immigration and business attorney. Use the link in my bio to schedule a video consultation if you're interested in an EB2 NIW green card petition. And follow for more. #eb2niw #eb2niwpremiumproccesing #nationalinterestwaiver #eb2 #immigrationlawyer #fyp

6 PATHS TO YOUR GREEN CARD IN 2023 Here are 6 paths to your green card in 2023: And #6 may be the most interesting and least understood. So, wait for it. #1. Marry an American #2. Apply for and win the green card lottery The next one opens in October, 2023. Each year 50,000 green cards are made available to qualified applicants. #3 Apply for asylum and win your case in court #4. Find a U.S. employer to offer you a job and petition for you #5. Petition for an EB-5 investor visa. This particular path requires an investment of $800,000 to $1M in a U.S. business. And last but not least, #6. Self-petition for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver visa. If you're a foreign entrepreneur with an advanced degree or exceptional ability in your field, and your proposed business endeavor will serve an important national interest of the United States, you may qualify for a green card without an investment or a job offer. Interested? Use the link in my bio to schedule a video consultation. And follow for more. #greencard #greencardlawyer #immigration #immigrationlawyer #eb2niw #fyp

4 CRITERIA FOR THE FASTEST AND EASIEST U.S. WORK VISA What’s the fastest and easiest path to a U.S. work visa? It’s called the TN visa, and it’s SO much easier to get than other employment-based visas. So, what’s the catch? Well, you must meet these 4 criteria: #1. You must be a citizen of Canada or Mexico #2. You must be a professional whose occupation is included on a list of eligible ones, such as, for example, accountant, engineer, doctor, lawyer, pharmacist, scientist, designer, or teacher #3. You have a full-time OR part-time job offer from a U.S. employer to provide your professional services #4. You have the qualifications required to practice your profession in the United States The TN visa lasts 3 years and can potentially be renewed indefinitely And if you’re Canadian, you can apply right at the port of entry, which means you can receive your visa and start working in the US on the same day. This is Joseph Bovino, US immigration and business attorney Use the link in my bio to schedule a video consultation if you’re interested in a TN visa. And follow for more. #tnvisa #tnvisas #tnvisalawyer #usimmigration #workvisa #fyp

4 TIPS TO WIN YOUR U.S. IMMIGRATION CASE Do you know what the secret to winning your U.S. immigration case is? The ability to tell YOUR story clearly, concisely, and persuasively to a busy U.S. immigration official who doesn't know you, your business, or your industry and may not be particularly smart, patient, or motivated to learn. Well, here are 4 tips on how to do it: #1. Grab Their Attention Immediately People have very short attention spans these days. Hook ‘em quick or lose ‘em. #2. Keep it simple Dumb it down to the basics of your case. Don't get sidetracked on nonessential or complicated matters. #3. Keep it short Show that you respect the time and busy work schedule of the immigration official by providing only the information needed to understand your case and make an informed decision. #4. Hire Wisely Engage an immigration attorney who's capable of telling your story well. This is Joseph Bovino, U.S. immigration and business attorney, Amazon #1 bestselling author, and book publishing consultant. Let me know what you think in the comments below, and follow for more. #usimmigration #usimmigrationlawyer #immigration #immigrationlawyer #immigrationtips #uscis #consularprocessing #josephbovino #fyp #foryou

8 STEPS TO YOUR GREEN CARD THROUGH THE EB5 VISA PROGRAM Here are the 8 steps to a green card through the EB5 investor visa program: Step 1: Choose a specific EB5 regional center or direct investment project Step 2: Consult a US immigration attorney like me about documenting your lawful source of funds Step 3: Invest the requisite amount of money You’ll need to invest either $800k or $1M (more or less) depending on the location of your project Step 4. File an I-526 petition with USCIS to show that your project is legit and will create 10 new jobs Step 5: File for adjustment of your status if you’re living in the US. If not, file Form DS-260. Step 6. Receive conditional green cards for yourself and eligible family members Step 7. File a petition to remove those conditions, and Step 8. Receive your permanent green card(s) Interested? Schedule a consultation, and follow for more #eb5 #eb5visa #greencard #greencardlawyer #investorvisa #usimmigration #usimmigrationlawyer #immigration #immigrationlawyer #immigrationattorney #fyp #foryou #regionalcenter #regionalcenters

HOW TO GET YOUR EMPLOYMENT-BASED GREEN CARD WITHOUT A JOB OFFER OR INVESTMENT Do you want a work permit in the United States? Well, did you know that there's an employment-based green card that doesn't require a job offer in the United States? It's called the EB2 National Interest Waiver visa (or EB2 NIW visa). An employer can apply for you OR you can apply for it yourself. To be eligible, you must have EITHER An Advanced Degree OR Exceptional Ability in your field. AND your business endeavor in the United States must meet these three criteria: 1. Your endeavor has substantial merit and national importance. 2. You are well-positioned to advance the proposed endeavor; and 3. It is in the national interest of the United States to WAIVE the typical requirements of a job offer and labor certification. Let me know what you think in the comments below and follow for more. #eb2niw #eb2niwpremiumproccesing #eb2 #nationalinterestwaiver #niw #usimmigration #usimmigrationlawyer #immigration #immigrationlawyer #immigrationattorney #fyp #foryou