A Series of Unfortunate (and Foreseeable) Events

EB-5 is a complex and difficult area to understand, let alone adjudicate. In addition to the web of niche business and immigration laws, ever-changing regulations from Congress and new USCIS procedures constantly keep this industry on its toes. As a result, EB-5 Investment Voice is releasing a series of episodes examining recent USCIS trends and how to respond to them – including processing times, denials, missteps, and more. In today’s episode, we welcome Angelo Paparelli, EB-5 veteran and Partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, to the podcast. Angelo and Mona break down various issues facing EB-5, including how USCIS is tackling their massive backlog, why stakeholders may expect to see an increase in denials, and how to respond according to RIA guidelines. About our Guest Angelo Paparelli (Seyfarth Shaw LLP) is a Certified Immigration Law Specialist (California) and a Fellow in the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers with experience in a wide array of sub-specialties of US immigration law, and a focus on employment- and investment-based immigration. He also serves as an expert witness and consultant on immigration issues arising in litigation, and as an advocate for due-process reforms to America’s immigration laws.