EB-5 Litigation Update: EB-5 Regulations

Washington, DC, April 23, 2021: A recent federal lawsuit offers a potential solution for EB-5 investors frustrated with the high investment amount and current Targeted Employment Area rules. As we recently reported, a federal lawsuit in Behring Regional Center LLC v. Wolf et al. alleges that the 2019 EB-5 Regulations were improperly adopted by the […]

Senators Meet to Discuss Immigration Reform

Washington, DC, April 22, 2021: A bi-partisan group of Senators met today to discuss immigration reform proposals. The Senators included Judicial Committee Chair, Dick Durbin (IL), and ranking minor member, John Cornyn (TX). The ad hoc working group is looking to find areas of common ground. Fortunately, one of the few immigration program that these […]

British Columbia Issues 80 Invitations in the Tech Pilot Draw

On April 20, 2021, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 80 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the technology sector to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. BC PNP Tech Pilot draw issued ITAs to candidates under the Express Entry BC and Skills immigration categories as explained in the table below: […]

Ontario Issues 528 Notifications of Interest in The New Tech Draw

On April 13, 2021, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued 528 targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to candidates who may qualify for Ontario’s Human Capital Priorities (HCP) Stream and have specific work experience. The OINP in its latest tech draw targeted candidates with a (Comprehensive Ranking System) CRS between 456 and 467, and work […]

IRCC Issues 266 Invitations in the PNP specific Express Entry Draw

On April 14, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 266 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its most recent Express Entry draw. Invited candidates needed to have a nomination from a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) to receive an ITA. The minimum score in this draw was 753. Note that PNP candidates automatically get an […]

IRCC Issues 5,000 Invitations in the CEC specific Express Entry Draw

On April 1, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its most recent Express Entry draw. The minimum score in this draw was 432. As per the tie breaking rule applied in this invitation round, all the candidates with a CRS score of 432 and above who have […]

IRCC Issues 284 Invitations in the PNP specific Express Entry Draw

On March 31, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 284 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its most recent Express Entry draw. Invited candidates needed to have a nomination from a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) to receive an ITA. The minimum score in this draw was 778. Note that PNP candidates automatically get an […]

British Columbia Issues 374 Invitations in The New Draw

On March 30, 2021, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 374 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Skills Immigration (SIBC) and Express Entry (EEBC) categories to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. These streams are intended for workers or international graduates with the skills, education and/or experience required for high-demand […]

Update on Lawsuit Challenging EB-5 Regulations

Washington, D.C., March 26, 2021: The EB-5 industry and immigrant investors around the world are anxiously awaiting the outcome of federal court lawsuit challenging the 2019 EB-5 Regulations that increased the investment amount to US$900,000 and changed the EB-5 program’s rules for designating high unemployment areas. The litigation, titled under Behring Regional Center LLC v. […]

USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to USCIS Requests Through June 2021

Washington, D.C., March 24, 2021: In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it is extending a measure adopted more than a year ago to assist applicants and petitioners who are responding to requests for evidence (RFEs), notices of intent to deny (NOIDs) and other USCIS requests. USCIS’ […]