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Breaking News! E2 Visa Approvals Hit All-Time High in 2023 The United States issued an all-time high number of E2 investor visas in the 2023 fiscal year - nearly 54,000 - according to a new article by the Investment Migration Insider. That’s a 20% increase over the preceding year. Significantly, Canada emerged as the largest source of E2 investor visa applicants in the Western Hemisphere. In South America, Colombian E2 visa approvals almost quadrupled, and Chileans saw a nearly six-fold rise. Other countries with a large number of E2 visa approvals last year include Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Germany, and the United Kingdom. I’m Joseph Bovino, US immigration and business attorney serving clients worldwide. If you’re interested in applying for an E2 visa and have at least $100,000 to invest in your own U.S. business, schedule a video consultation with me. Otherwise, let me know what you think in the comments below. And follow for more. #e2visa #e2visalawyer #immigrationlawyer #immigrationattorney #e2visaprocess #fyp

3 E2 Visa Eligibility Requirements for Canadians What are the eligibility requirements for Canadians who want to start a business, buy a business, and move to the United States on an E2 visa? The E2 visa is a wonderful visa for entrepreneurs and investors who want to come to the U.S., live, work, and run a business. Really all you need is the motivation and enough money to invest in your business and direct and grow it over a period of time. You have to be from an E2 treaty country, but we’re talking about Canada. All Canadians are eligible for this. #e2visa #e2visaforcanadians #investorvisa #immigration #immigrationlawyer #fyp

5 Steps to Find a US Employer to Sponsor Your H1B Visa Here are 5 free and easy steps to find a U.S. employer to sponsor you for an H1B visa: Step 1: Google "H1B Employer Data Hub" and click on the page link Step 2: Scroll down until you see "H1B Employer Datahub" Step 3: Choose the Fiscal Year from Last Year Step 4: Click on the drop-down menu for "Employer (Petitioner) Name to see all of the employers that sponsor H1B visas. These are employers who have sponsored H1B visas before and are presumably more likely to do it again than a company that hasn't. Step 5: Contact the ones that are the best fit for you! I'm Joseph Bovino, U.S. immigration, business and trademark attorney serving clients worldwide. Good luck, and follow for more. #immigration #immigrationlawyer #h1b #h1bvisa #workvisa #fyp

U.S. Sets New Record for Issuance of Nonimmigrant Visas in 2023 Did you know that the U.S. Department of State issued a decade-high 10.4 million nonimmigrant visas in 2023? Well, it's true, according to the latest official figures, and 40% of those nonimmigrant visas were processed without in-person interviews. The U.S. Department of State also issued 563,000 immigrant visas (or green cards) during 2023, reducing the immigrant visa backlog by almost 50%. And 590,000 nonimmigrant and immigrant visas were issued last year to high-skilled workers and executives - the most ever. So, if you're interested in legal immigration—that is, applying for a nonimmigrant or immigrant visa through the appropriate legal channels—things are looking up. I'm Joseph Bovino, U.S. immigration and business attorney serving clients worldwide. Use the link in my bio to schedule a consultation. And follow for more. #immigration #usimmigration #nonimmigrantvisa #immigrationlawyer #usvisa #fyp

5 REASONS WHY THE E2 INVESTOR VISA MAY BE YOUR WINNING TICKET TO THE AMERICAN DREAM If youre a successful foreign entrepreneur, here are 5 reasons why the E2 investor visa may be your winning ticket to the American dream: 1. Invest as little as $100,000 The law simply says that you must make a substantial investment in your new U.S. business. But in practice, immigration officials tend to want to see an investment of at least $100,000. 2. Start a new U.S. business, buy an existing business, or invest in a franchise. You have options with the E2 visa. 3. Renew your E2 visa (indefinitely) The original term of an E2 visa is typically 5 years, but you can renew it as long as your E2 enterprise continues to operate and grow. 4. Bring your family members Not your whole family, but your spouse and any children under the age of 21 are eligible for derivative E2 visas. 5. Potentially adjust your status to permanent residency (green card) This is Joseph Bovino, U.S. immigration and business lawyer. Use the link in my bio to schedule a video consultation if you’re interested in applying for an E2 investor visa. And follow for more. #e2visa #e2visaprocess #investorvisa #immigration #immigrationlawyer #fyp

6 Steps to Reach a Live Agent at USCIS in 2024 Here’s how to call USCIS and talk to a live agent instead of an annoying machine Step 1: If you're in the United States, call +1 800 375 5283 If you're outside of the United States, call +1 212 620 3418 Step 2: When the machine asks "how can I help you?", say "I want to know about my case” Step 3: When the machine asks for your receipt number, say “I never received a receipt number” Step 4: When asked about a service center, say “At a service center” Step 5: When asked whether 30 days have passed, answer “Yes” Step 6: When asked about a tracking number, answer "Yes" At this point, you should be connected with a live agent at USCIS So be ready with all of your key information and questions because you don’t want to waste the agent’s time or yours I’m Joseph Bovino, US immigration, business and trademark attorney serving clients worldwide. Use the link in my bio if you’d like to schedule a consultation. Otherwise, good luck, and follow for more. #uscis #immigration #immigrationlawyer #immigrationcase #usimmigration #fyp

Watch Out for Virtual Office Addresses If Your LLC Is Foreign-Owned If you are a non-citizen who wants to establish a limited liability company (or LLC) in the United States, do you realize that a big U.S. bank can and likely will suddenly close your account if they discover that you are using a virtual office as your principal business address? There are some smaller U.S. banks that don’t care if your foreign-owned LLC has a virtual address. But large U.S. banks tend to require that foreign-owned LLCs have a physical business address - that is, a real office address or home office address - and will not accept anything less, including relatively expensive virtual office arrangements with companies like Regus. They apparently use a technology that periodically checks the business address you provide online. And if the bank determines that your address is virtual, you’ll be notified and, if corrective action isn’t taken, they’ll close your account. If you’d like assistance in establishing your own foreign-owned LLC properly in the U.S., use the link in my bio to schedule a consultation. And follow for more. #llc #llcformation #llcbankaccount #businesslawyer #virtualoffice #fyp

New Corporate Transparency Act Could Cost Your LLC or C-Corp $500 Per Day in 2024 Breaking News! The Corporate Transparency Act (or "CTA") will cost you $500 per day—and up to two years in prison—if you own a US company and violate the new rules. This federal law came into effect on January 1, 2024 and requires companies that are registered to do business in the United States to disclose information about their beneficial owners. There are some limited exceptions, but if you have an LLC, C-corp, limited partnership or similar entity doing business in the United States, the new law applies to you. Congress passed the CTA to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, corruption, and tax fraud in the United States. In short, you need to provide identifying information about the corporate entity and its owners to the U.S. Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (or "FinCEN"). If you formed your U.S. company before January 1, 2024, then you have until January 1, 2025 to meet the reporting requirements. However, if you establish your U.S. company in 2024, you have only 90 days to provide your beneficial ownership information. The information you provide will not be publicly available on any database, but the U.S. government will have it, of course. Finally, please note: If you willfully fail to file, you will be required to pay a fine of $500 per day up to $10,000 and/or spend two years in prison. I’m Joseph Bovino, US immigration and business attorney serving clients worldwide. If you'd like assistance in complying with the CTA or establishing a new company in the United States, use the link in my bio to schedule a consultation. And follow for more. #corporatetransparencyact #cta #businesslawyer #immigrationlawyer #llc #fyp

4 Visas to Start Your Own Business in the United States in 2024 Here are 4 visas to help you start and manage your own business in the United States. But first, please note: You don't need a visa to merely start a U.S. business as a non-citizen. You can do that without a visa and manage it from abroad. And, if you like, you can hire Americans or others with a work visa as employees of your company in the United States. But if you want to start, manage and work for your U.S. company while you're in the United States, you'll need a work visa, and here are 4 good ones: 1. The E2 visa If you're willing to invest a substantial amount in a new US business—typically at least $100,000—and then direct and grow it, the E2 visa may be for you. You can invest in almost any kind of business, but you aren't eligible for an E2 visa unless you're a citizen or national of an E2 treaty country. 2. The E1 Visa If you engage in substantial trade between their home country and the United States, and your country is included on the list of E1 treaty trader countries, you may be eligible for an E1 visa. 3. The L1 Visa If you have a company abroad, you can open a subsidiary, branch, or affiliate company in the United States. Unlike an E2 or E1 visa, you don't need to be a citizen or national of a treaty country. It can be challenging for applicants who own small businesses to obtain an L1 visa, however, because they're typically issued to large companies that transfer high-level employees internationally. 4. The EB5 Visa If you invest $800,000 to $1 million in your own U.S. business and it creates 10 full-time American jobs, you can live and work in the United States. And, unlike the 3 visa options mentioned previously, you'll qualify for a green card. Over 90% of EB5 applicants invest through an EB5 regional center with other investors because it's a lot simpler, but you can get an EB-5 visa through a direct investment in your own business as well. I'm Joseph Bovino, U.S. immigration, business, and trademark attorney serving clients worldwide. Use the link in my bio to schedule a consultation with me if you're interested in starting your own U.S. business with or without a visa. And follow for more. #e2visa #e1visa #eb5visa #immigration #immigrationlawyer #fyp

APPLY YOUR TALENT TO GET AN O1 VISA Hey, my name is Sam Dundas. I’m a Canadian entrepreneur currently living in New York City thanks to Joe Bovino. I’ve actually never done a video testimonial review before, but I felt this one was absolutely necessary. As an entrepreneur, I’m always looking for the best possible outcomes and best deals when it comes to stuff, especially when it relates to business, and obviously my future and where I’m living. I spent months trying to find the right lawyer for this case for an O1 visa for someone who has extraordinary ability in business. Finally found Joe and explained my situation. We whipped through the whole application, got all of the criteria that I needed. I collected the documents and sent it to him. He whipped up this incredible letter. Now I have an O1 visa thanks to Joe, and I’ve recommended him to a bunch of my entrepreneur friends, and I would do the same for you. If you’re looking for a lawyer right now, he’s your man. Don’t waste your time looking anywhere else. #o1visa #o1visalawyer #immigration #immigrationlawyer #talentvisa #fyp

ASSEMBLE YOUR E2 VISA DREAM TEAM IN 2024 If you’re interested in an E2 investor visa, here are two or three people who you shouid hire before submitting your application. Person 1. A licensed US immigration attorney If you’re going to put more than $100,000 of your own money at risk in a new US enterprise, its wise to engage an experienced, licensed US attorney to guide you through the lengthy E2 visa process and tell your story in a compelling way, especially if your US business is a startup. Person 2. An E2 visa business plan writer While not always required, it is highly recommended that E2 visa applications include an E2 visa business plan, and you’ll need a skilled business plan writer who knows what US consulates are looking for. Person 3. A US business advisor (optional) If you plan to invest in or buy an existing US business or franchise, you are likely going to need an experienced US business advisor to help you analyze the business opportunity. I’m Joseph Bovino, US immigration and business attorney. If you’re interested in applying for an E2 visa, use the link in my bio to schedule a consultation. And follow for more. #e2visa #e2visaprocess #immigrationlawyer #investorvisa #immigration #fyp

5 STEPS TO YOUR K1 FIANCÉ VISA IN 2024 I know a lot of gringos who went to Colombia, met their Sofia Vergara lookalike, fell in love, got engaged, and then wanted to know how to get a fiancé visa. Step 1. The US citizen fiancé files a K1 visa petition with the USCiS in the United States. The purpose of the petition is to prove that the relationship is legit. Step 2. If the petition is approved, the case will be transferred to the National Visa Center. Then you’ll receive a notice from the US embassy in Colombia providing details about an upcoming interview, and you will need to complete and file a form DS160 online. Step 3. Attend your visa interview in Colombia. If that goes well, the consular official will normally issue the fiancé visa on the same day. Step 4. Come to the US and get married. You will have 90 days to do it after she enters the United States with that visa. Step 5. Once you’re married, your new wife applies for adjustment of status and a marriage green card. To learn more, get in touch with me or leave a comment below. #fiancevisa #k1visa #k1visaprocess #immigration #immigrationlawyer #fyp

BREAKING NEWS! YOUR NONIMMIGRANT VISA INTERVIEW ABROAD MAY BE WAIVED IN 2024 Effective January 1, 2024, you may not need an in-person interview at a U.S. consulate abroad if you're simply applying to renew a nonimmigrant visa (such as an E2 visa, E1 visa, O1 visa, or L1 visa) in the same category within 4 years of the expiration of your last visa. You must also meet certain criteria, including applying for the renewal of your visa in your country of nationality or residence, having no previous visa refusals (unless waived or overcome), and having no potential or apparent ineligibility. And while most applicants may be eligible for the interview waiver for nonimmigrant visa renewals, consular officials will retain discretion to require in-person interviews on a case-by-case basis. I'm Joseph Bovino, U.S. immigration, business and trademark attorney serving clients worldwide. Use the link in my bio to schedule a video consultation if you'd like personal assistance. And follow for more. #immigration #immigrationlawyer #visainterview #usvisa #consularprocessing #fyp

2 Questions to Ask about Your E2 Visa (Treaty & Reciprocity) An E2 visa is an investor visa granted to entrepreneurs who want to start or buy a business in the United States. It's a great visa, but not every foreign entrepreneur can or should apply for it. Here are 2 preliminary questions to ask in order to find out whether you're one of the lucky ones: 1. Am you from an E2 treaty country? You're not eligible for an E2 investor visa as the principal applicant unless you're a national or citizen of an E2 treaty country. To find out if you are, Google "E2 Treaty Countries" and check out the official list on the U.S. State Department website. 2. How long is your initial E2 visa likely to be valid? To find out the likely initial valididy period of your E2 visa if it's granted, Google "Visa Reciprocity Schedule" to check out the official U.S. State Department website. For example, if you're from Canada, click on the letter "C" in the left-hand column. Then click on Canada. Then, under Visa Classifications, click on the letter "E." Then can see that the initial length of your E2 visa is likely to be 60 months (or 5 years) if you’re a Canadian national. However, while it's common for E2 visas to be issued initially for 5 years, many countries have shorter periods based on whether they offer "reciprocal" benefits to Americans seeking a visa abroad. So it's important to determine the initial validity period of your E2 visa if it’s granted, even though you can renew it indefinitely as long as your E2 enterprise continues to operate and grow. Finally, please note: Even if the initial validity period of your E2 visa is much shorter - let's say 1 year, for example - you will be granted 2 years of legal "status" in the US each time you enter the country with your E2 visa. I'm Joseph Bovino, US immigration and business attorney serving clients worldwide. Use the link in my bio to schedule a video consultation with me if you're interested in applying for an E2 visa or another visa. And follow for more. #e2visa ##e2visarequirements ##usimmigration #immigration #immigrationlawyer #fyp

3 Questions to Be Ready for at the Airport if Entering as a Tourist If you’re a foreigner who wants to enter the United States as a tourist, here are the 3 questions you should be ready for at the airport. 1. What’s the purpose of your trip? The officer is looking for confirmation that you’re coming for tourism or possibly medicsl treatment. If the officer concludes that you’re actually coming to work or for employment of any kind, he or she can cancel your visa and deport you. 2. How long are you planning to stay in the United States? The officer is looking for some confirmation that you understand that this is a temporary visit for tourism to the United States and after that you’re going home. Return plane tickets, AirBnb, hotel reservations and that sort of evidence can be used to show that you need to return at some point. 3. How much money are you bringing with you on the trip? The officer is looking for some confirmation that you have enough money to afford your trip and enjoy yourself and not end up in a homeless shelter or on the street somewhere. I’m Joseph Bovino, US immigration attorney. Follow me for more. #b2visa #airportquestions #usimmigration #touristvisausa #immigrationlawyer #fyp

5 WAYS TO CONVERT YOUR E2 VISA INTO A GREEN CARD IN 2024 Here are 5 ways to convert your E2 investor visa into a green card 1. Marry a US Citizen If you marry a U.S. citizen, your U.S. spouse can file a green card petition on your behalf 2. Self-Petition for an EB5 Visa If you invest $800,000 or $1,000,000 in an EB5 regional center or your own E2 enterprise, you may be eligible for a green card through the EB5 investor visa program. 3. Benefit from an Employer-Based Green Card Petition A U.S. employer could offer to file an employment-based green card petition for you or your spouse as the primary beneficiary 4. Self-Petition for an EB1 Visa If you're an individual with extraordinary achievements and recognition in your field, you may be able to self-petition for an EB-1 visa and green card. 5. Self-Petition for an EB2 National Interest Waiver Visa If your endeavor in the United States has or will serve an important national interest of the country, you may be able to self-petition for an EB2 NIW visa and green card. I'm Joseph Bovino, U.S. immigration and business attorney. Follow for more. #e2visa #eb2niw #eb5visa #eb1visa #immigration #fyp

10 Endeavors that Will Help You Get an EB2 NIW Visa (According to ChatGPT) 10 endeavors of national importance to the United States that may help you to petition for an EB2 National Interest Waiver (EB2 NIW) visa and green card, according to ChatGPT: 1. Advancements in science and technology that contribute to the U.S. economy 2. Development of new medical treatments, therapies, or technologies 3. Contributions to the fields of renewable energy, environmental sustainability, or climate change mitigation 4. Innovations in artificial intelligence 5. Development of new educational programs 6. Improvements in transportation infrastructure 7. Advancements in space exploration 8. Development of cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies 9. Contributions to the fields of public safety, emergency response, or disaster relief 10. Development of new agricultural technologies Of course, each endeavor and case will be evaluated on its own merits So if you're interested in petitioning for an EB2 NIW visa, schedule a consultation with me. And follow for more. #eb2niw #nationalinterestwaiver #niw #immigrationlawyer #immigration #fyp

THE E2 VISA IS A WIN-WIN FOR YOU AND THE USA Arguably the best visa for most foreign entrepreneurs and Americans is the E2 investor visa. The E2 visa allows foreign entrepreneurs to enter the United States by investing at least $100,000 in a startup enterprise or buying at least 50% of an existing business, and staying in the country to direct and develop its operations. This isn’t some visa where a foreign entrepreneur enters the United States and sets up a business that generates just enough revenue for him and his family to survive. On the contrary, the foreign entrepreneur must invest a substantial amount in the U.S. business. He or she needs to establish it, direct it, grow it, and hire Americans. I love working on E2 investor visa projects because I get to help foreign entrepreneurs achieve their American dream while helping Americans get hired and improving the economy overall. I think we need more E2 visa investors and investment. How about you? Let me know me in the comments below. https://bovinolawgroup.setmore.com #e2visa #investorvisa #usimmigration #immigrationlawyer #e2visarequirements #fyp

7 Traits of Successful Immigrants Here are the 7 traits of successful immigrants according to Brian Buffini, author of The Emigrant Edge (which I just finished reading): 1. A Voracious Openness to Learm 2. A Do-Whatever-It-Takes Mindset 3. A Willingness to Outwork Others 4. A Heartfelt Spirit of Gratitude 5. A Boldness to Invest 6. A Commitment to Delay Gratification 7. An Appreciation of Where They Came From I’m Joseph Bovino, US immigration and business attorney serving clients worldwide. How many of the 7 traits of successful immigrants do YOU have? Let me know in the comments below. And follow for more. #immigrants #usimmigration #immigration #immigrationlawyer #emigrant #fyp

10 Best US Cities for a Job in 2023-2024 As you'll see, most of them are in the Sunbelt. 10. Miami, FL (where I am right now) 9. Salt Lake City, UT 8. Charlotte, N.C. 7. Orlando, FL 6. Atlanta, GA 5. Raleigh, N.C. 4. Dallas, TX 3. Jacksonville, FL 2. Austin, TX 1. Nashville, TN (America's hottest job market) For more information, Google the full report by the Wall Street Journal and Moody's Analytics US cities with fewer than 1 million residents were ranked separately. I'm Joseph Bovino, US immigration, business and trademark attorney based in Miami but serving clients worldwide in all 50 states. Let me know what you think in the comments below. And follow for more. #businesslawyer #businessattorney #bestuscities #uscities #usjobmarket #fyp

GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS SAVED FLORIDA Do you realize that Ron DeSantis won the election for Governor in Florida in 2018 by only 33,000 votes? The Democrat that he beat, the mayor of Tallahassee at the time Andrew Gillum, was later charged with 21 felonies for various types of corruption and caught up in a police sting in a hotel somewhere in Miami with a male prostitute and drugs? If DeSantis hadn't narrowly beaten Gillum, Gillum undoubtedly would have followed the lead of governors in blue states, such as Andrew Cuomo in New York, Gavin Newsom in California, and others. And Florida would have seen harsh lockdowns, mandates, school closings, and other blue state policies that would have driven Florida into the ground. Instead, under DeSantis, Florida is a powerhouse. Ron DeSantis saved Florida. In my opinion, with commonsense conservative policies, Ron DeSantis is the best governor in the United States by far. But what do you think? Let me know what you think in the comments below and follow for more. #rondesantis #florida #governorrondesantis #immigrationlawyer #businesslawyer #fyp

How to Get Your Green Card through Marriage to a US Citizen In short, you need to show a bureaucrat at USCIS that your marriage isn’t fraudulent or, in other words, that you didn’t get married just to get a green card. And you do THAT by submitting A LOT of persuasive evidence that your marriage is in fact bona fide and legitimate, such as: * a joint lease, rental agreement, mortgage or some other proof of living together * photos of your wedding, and other photos of the two of you with family and friends * shared bank accounts, credit card accounts, or other financial accounts * statements from close friends and family members who can attest to the legitimacy of your marriage * shared life and/or health insurance policies; * birth certificates of children you had together (if any), * a pre-nuptial agreement, or * anything else you can muster up to show that you have a shared life together as a married couple. This is Joseph Bovino, US immigration and business attorney. Let me know what you think in the comments below, and follow for more #marriagevisa #marriagegreencard #greencardmarriage #immigration #immigrationlawyer #fyp

8 WAYS THAT FLORIDA LEADS THE NATION IN 2023-2024 Here are 8 ways that the State of Florida is leading the United States of America, according to a series of recent studies. 1. Number 1 state economy 2. Number 1 in educational freedom 3. Number 1 for talent development 4. Number 1 public higher education system 5. Number 1 for net in-migration (that is, Americans moving from another U.S. state to Florida, rather than visa versa) 6. Number 1 in new business formation 7. Number 1 in GDP growth among large states, and 8. Number 1 in entrepreneurship I'm Joseph Bovino, U.S. immigration, business and trademark lawyer based in Miami and serving clients worldwide. Use the link in my bio to schedule a consultation if you need legal assistance immigrating to or establishing a new business in the free state of Florida. And follow for more. #usimmigration #florida #rondesantis #immigration #immigrationlawyer #fyp

3 Highlights of an Update on US Visa Processing Worldwide Here are 3 highlights of an update on US visa processing worldwide by Julie Stufft, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Visa Services: 1. Breaking Records for Visa Issuance The U.S. issued over 10.5 million visas in fiscal year 2023, with many overseas posts breaking records for visa adjudication and issuance. 2. Reducing Visa Wait Times Visa wait times in some locations are still long, but overall wait times worldwide have been reduced 3. Providing Innovative Solutions in 2024 Such as: Domestic Renewal of Certain Work Visas: Under this pilot program scheduled to begin in December 2023, many long-term work visas could be renewed within the United States Waiver of Certain Visa Interviews: US consulates and embassies are trying to waive a greater number of visa interviews, especially for prior travelers. Introduction of Paperless Visas: A pilot program to replace physical visa foils in passports with paperless visas has been introduced and should become more commonly adopted in the near future. I'm Joseph Bovino, US immigration and business attorney based in Miami and serving clients worldwide. Follow for more. #usimmigration #usvisa #immigration #immigrationlawyer #visaprocessing #fyp

YOUR OBLIGATION TO ASSIMILATE AS A NEW U.S. CITIZEN You’d amazed by the range of countries represented at a US Citizenship ceremony, but you'll soon discover that it's definitely NOT a multicultural affair. On the contrary, you'll swear an Oath of Allegiance, absolutely renouncing ALL ALLEGIANCE TO ANY FOREIGN PRINCE, POTENTATE, STATE, OR SOVEREIGNTY and swearing to BEAR ARMS ON BEHALF OF THE UNITED STATES WHEN REQUIRED BY THE LAW. You'll recite the pledge of alligiance to the American flag and the republic for which it stands, ONE NATION, UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL. And finally, you’ll hear a congratulatory message from the President of the United States, such as these words by President Trump: THIS COUNTRY IS NOW YOUR COUNTRY. OUR HISTORY IS NOW YOUR HISTORY. AND OUR TRADITIONS ARE NOW YOUR TRADITIONS. YOU NOW SHARE AN OBLIGATION TO TEACH OUR VALUES TO OTHERS, TO HELP NEWCOMERS ASSIMILATE TO OUR WAY OF LIFE. I love that because US immigration isn't just about entry and diversity - at least not to me - it's about American values, traditions, and assimilation. But let me know what you think in the comments below And follow for more. #uscitizenship #citizenship #citizenshipceremony #natualization #usimmigration #fyp

10 Criteria of an EB1 Visa You may be eligible for an EB1 visa and permanent residency in the United States without a job offer if you're an individual of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, through sustained national or international acclaim. How do you prove it? Well, you must either provide evidence of a one-time major achievement (such as an Oscar, Pulitzer, or Olympic Medal) OR satisfy at least 3 of the following 10 criteria: 1. Receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence 2. Membership in associations in your field that require outstanding achievement of their members 3. Published material about you in professional or major trade publications or other major media 4. Service as a judge of the work of others in your industry 5. Original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of major significance in your industry 6. Authorship of scholarly articles in professional or major trade publications or other major media 7. Display of your work at artistic exhibitions or showcases 8. Performance of a leading or critical role in distinguished organizations 9. Receipt of a high salary or other significantly high remuneration in relation to others in your field 10. Commercial successes in the performing arts Remember: You only need to meet at least 3 of these 10 criteria for an EB-1 visa. Outstanding professors and researchers, and certain multinational managers or executives, can also be eligible for an EB1 visa, but the requirements for them are somewhat different. I'm Joseph Bovino, US immigration, business and trademark attorney based in Miami and serving clients worldwide. Use the link in my bio to schedule a consultation. And follow for more #eb1 #eb1visa #greencard #immigration #immigrationlawyer #fyp

Utah Eases Licensing Requirements for Foreign Professionals Did you know that the State of Utah has made it easier for foreign professionals to get licensed and get to work in the United States? Utah State Law SB35 permits 9 state departments to issue licenses to foreign professionals who can prove that they have the requisite skills and experience to perform the jobs in Utah. And for professions with license portability between states, the law even opens a door to professionals living outside of Utah. To qualify, foreign applicants must show that they are lawfully present in the United States and carry an equivalent foreign license in one of the long list of eligible professions. So the new law is welcome news for many internationally trained professionals, but please note: A professional license is not the same as a work permit. Applicants for a professional license in Utah must still obtain a U.S. visa or green card that comes with a work permit. I'm Joseph Bovino, U.S. immigration and business attorney. Use the link in my bio to schedule a consultation if you're a foreign professional who is interested in living and working legally in the United States. And follow for more. #usimmigration #immigrationlawyer #utah #sb35 #immigration #fyp

How Long Can You Stay in the United States Legally? Did you know that you can no longer rely on passport entry stamps to determine how long you can legally stay in the United States on a nonimmigrant visa? That's because agents of US Customs and Border Protection (or CBP) have stopped issuing passport entry stamps and are now relying exclusively on electronic I94 entry records. But don’t worry. It’s easy to access your most recent entry record online. Just go to the CBP’s I94 website shortly after you enter the United States. Here's where to find it: https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home Then scroll down to GET MOST RECENT I-94 and click on the box. Agree to the terms of service. Then Enter Your Travel Info exactly as it appears in your passport. When you click Next, you should see your most recent I94 and all of the information you need, including your visa classification, when you entered the US, and how long you can stay on this trip. This is Joseph Bovino, U.S. immigration, business and trademark attorney. Be careful out there. And follow for more. #usimmigration #cbp #i94 #immigrationlawyer #overstayvisa #fyp

Can God Help You to Get a Green Card? Well, your religious faith alone won't entitle you to any US immigration benefits. But you can get an R1 visa and eventually a green card by simply working at least 20 hours per week for a church or other qualifying, non-profit religious organization. The R1 visa category applies to a wide range of religious workers, including priests, nuns, ministers, religious educators, translators, and missionaries. To be eligible, you must have a job offer from a tax-exempt religious organization in the U.S. that qualifies for the program, but a lot of them are hiring these days. You must also be a member of the same or affiliated religious organization abroad for at least two years immediately before filing your R1 visa petition in the United States. I'm Joseph Bovino, US immigration, business, and trademark attorney. Use the link in my bio to schedule a video consultation with me if you're interested in the R1 visa or another US visa. Share your thoughts in the comments below. And follow for more. #r1visa #greencard #religiousworkervisa #religiousworkvisa #immigrationlawyer #fyp

10 Best Large Cities to Start a Business in the USA in 2023-2024 Here are the 10 best large U.S. cities to start a business in 2023: And the top 4 are definitely gonna surprise most of you. 10. Austin, TX 9. Fort Worth, TX 8. Charlotte, NC 7. Atlanta, GA 6. Boise, ID 5. Durham, NC 4. Tampa, FL 3. Miami, FL 2. Jacksonville, FL 1. Orlando, FL These findings are based on a new study by WalletHub, which compared the relative startup opportunities that exist in 100 large US cities, including the 5-year business survival rate, office-space affordability, and more. And no, Florida’s new anti-illegal immigration law isn’t going to slow the state down. Florida leads the nation in domestic in-migration and new business formation, and there are already more than enough legal residents to get things done. This is Joseph Bovino, Miami-based immigration, business and trademark attorney. If you’re interested in starting your own American Dream company in Florida or another State, use the link in my bio to schedule a video consultation. Or just leave a comment below. And follow for more. #startabusiness #bestuscities #openabusiness #businesslawyer #florida #fyp

3 Noteworthy Benefits of the Reformed EB5 Investor Visa Program Here are 3 new and noteworthy immigration benefits of the EB5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (or "RIA"): 1. Expedited Processing for Rural EB5 Pojects Under the RIA, investors in rural EB5 projects qualify for priority, expedited processing of their EB5 petitions. This can potentially reduce the EB5 immigration process by many years, particularly for Indian and Chinese investors. In fact, USCIS recently approved a rural EB5 petition in only 11 months. 2. Set-Aside EB5 Visas EB5 investors in rural, high-unemployment, and infrastructure projects are now potentially eligible for special set-aside visas. These allow investors from countries with an EB5 visa backlog - that is, India and China as of today - to get their green cards a lot faster. 3. More Fraud Protection USCIS may now scrutinize EB5 projects and regional centers more closely in order to prevent fraud and misappropriation of funds. Use the link in my bio to schedule a video consultation if you're interested in obtaining a green card through the EB5 program And follow for more. #eb5 #eb5visa #investorvisausa #immigration #immigrationlawyer #fyp

CAN YOU GET THE SAME US VISA AS MESSI? Can you get the same O1 visa that Messi reportedly received to enter the U.S. and play soccer for Inter Miami CF? This photo of Messi's O1 visa shows his last name as GOAT” so it's a fake. But that's not important right now. What’s important is that you don't need to be as extraordinary as Messi to qualify for an O1 visa, which is vastly underutilized by the best and brightest around the world. You just need to satisfy at least 3 of the following 8 criteria: 1. Awards for Excellence Have you recieved any nationally or internationally recognized awards for excellence? If you raised venture capital, that counts as an award, by the way. 2. Membership Are you a member in associations in your field that require outstanding achievements of their members? 3. Press Has there been any press in professional or major trade publications or other major media about you relating to your work in the field? 4. Critical or Essential Employment Have you been employed in a critical or essential capacity by any orgainizations with a distinguished reputation? 5. High Remuneration Have you commanded a high salary or will you command a high salary or other remuneration for your services? 6. Judging Have you ever been a judge of other entrepreneurs or startups in your industry? 7. Original Contributions Have you made any original contributions of major significance in your industry? 8. Scholarly Articles Have you authored any scholarly articles about your area of expertise? Finally, please note: If you graduated from a prestigious startup accelerator, you probably satisy at least 4 of those criteria. So, if you'd like to bring YOUR extraordinary ability to Team USA, use the link in my bio to schedule a video consultation. Or just leave a comment below, and follow for more. #o1visa #o1visalawyer #messi #immigration #immigrationlawyer #fyp

Access Your Most Recent Entry Record (I-94) Online Did you know that you can no longer rely on passport entry stamps to determine how long you can legally stay in the United States on a nonimmigrant visa? That's because agents of US Customs and Border Protection (or CBP) have stopped issuing passport entry stamps and are now relying exclusively on electronic I94 entry records. But don’t worry. It’s easy to access your most recent entry record online. Just go to the CBP’s I94 website shortly after you enter the United States. Here's where to find it: https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home Then scroll down to GET MOST RECENT I94 and click on the box. Agree to the terms of service. Then Enter Your Travel Info exactly as it appears in your passport. When you click Next, you should see your most recent I94 and all of the information you need, including your visa classification, when you entered the US, and how long you can stay on this trip. This is Joseph Bovino, U.S. Immigration, Business, and Trademark Attorney. Be careful out there. And follow for more. #usimmigration #cbp #i94 #immigration #immigrationlawyer #fyp

10 Non-White Ethnic Groups with Higher Incomes Than Whites in the United States in 2021 The myth that non-whites can’t succeed in the United States is sold to minorities as a demoralizing narrative, but it's easy to debunk. For example, according to the United States Census Bureau, the median (or average) household income in 2021 for white, non-Hispanic US residents was about $76,000. Not bad, right? But here are 10 non-white ethnic groups in the US with a significantly higher median household income in 2021: 1. Indian: $146,811 2. Taiwanese: $102,673 3. Chilean: $98,840 4. Nigerian: $97,708 5. Filipino: $97,026 6. Chinese: $87,403 7. Japanese: $89,460 8. Guyanese: $85,691 9. Korean: $85,682 10. Argentinean: $82,775 And there are many others. Still think non-whites can't succeed in the USA? Think again. This is Joseph Bovino, U.S. immigration and business attorney. Feel free to comment below. And follow for more. #usimmigration #usimmigrationlawyer #immigration #immigrationlawyer #ethnicgroups #fyp

4 Rules to Establish a Tax-Free LLC in the United States Here are 4 rules for establishing your own tax-free limited liability company (or LLC) in the United States, according to US accountants and tax advisors with whom I work closely: 1. Your entity must be classified as a single-member LLC with only one owner; 2. The owner of your LLC must be a nonresident alien (or foreigner) A nonresident alien owner cannot be a US citizen or a permanent resident and cannot have stayed in the US long enough to pass the substantial presence test. 3. Your LLC must offer a service, not products, and you must offer those services to Americans from outside of the United States And by the way, if your business involves products stored or delivered via Amazon, your LLC likely will not qualify for tax-free status. 4. Your LLC must have no physical presence or economic substance in the United States. Physical presence is generally defined as having a physical office, employees, or a dependent agent (Ie, someone who performs non-administrative services for your business only) in the United States The foregoing rules relate to taxes in the United States only. Whether you will or can owe taxes abroad is a separate issue. If you’re interested in forming your own LLC in the United States - tax-free or otherwise - contact me directly or use the link in my bio to schedule a consultation. #llc #llcformation #llcusa #businesslawyer #immigrationlawyer #fyp

THE BEST E2 VISA BUSINESS IDEAS IN 2023-2024 If you’re a foreign entrepreneur who’s wondering what the best E2 visa business ideas are in 2023, consider investing in and owning a U.S. businesss that provides a service Americans won’t do - or simply prefer not to do - and fill the void. Of course, if you’re already a successful foreign entrepreneur abroad, you may want to simply leverage your experience and do the same thing in the US, whatever it is. But if you’re not sure what to do, why not seize the opportunity to provide a service that’s in demand because Americans would rather not do it themselves, for whatever reason? Here are just a few examples: cleaning landscaping painting plumbing remodeling flooring moving cooking food processing or distribution nursing home health care trash removal dog and pet care property management event planning or even construction I’m Joseph Bovino, US immigration and business attorney Use the link in my bio to schedule a consultation if you’re interested in applying for an E2 investor visa this year Let me know what you think in the comments below And follow for more #e2visa #e2investorvisa #investorvisa #usimmigration #immigration #fyp

4 Criteria for the Fast and Easy TN Work Visa for Canadians & Mexicans 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 #tnvisalawyer #tnvisas #usworkvisa #immigration #fyp

5 Requirements of Your E2 Investor Visa in 2024 1. Make at least the minimum investment US consular officials tend to scrutinize E2 visa applications far more closely if you don’t invest at least $100,000 to $200,000 in your new U.S. business. 2. Borrow wisely or not at all You can borrow money for your E2 investor visa, but you can’t secure the loan with assets of your company. You’re the investor, not your lender. 3. Take a risk Your investment won’t count for E2 visa purpose unless there’s a risk of loss 4. Be active Passive investments in real estate or stocks don’t qualify. Your E2 visa investment must be active and require you to run, develop and grow your business. 5. Invest before you apply Your investment must be made, and your US business open or practically open, BEFORE you submit your E2 visa application for review. I’m Joseph Bovino, US immigration and business attorney Schedule a video consultation with me if you’re interested in applying for an E2 visa, and follow for more. #e2visa #e2visarequirements #investorvisa #usimmigration #immigrationlawyer #fyp

5 Reasons to Invest in a Franchise to Get Your E2 Visa in 2024 Here are 5 reasons to choose a U.S. franchise as the basis of your E2 investor visa application: 1. Simplicity Franchises are turnkey business opportunities You choose one, get approved (hopefully), make your investment, open your franchise, and apply for your E2 visa 2. Certainty E2 visa applicants need to make a substantial investment in their U.S. business, and the detailed operating cost projections and business plans of franchises provide a great deal of certainty about what that investment should be 3. Choice of Size Your US franchise can be any size, which allows you to tailor your investment to the type of business that's right for you 4. Access to training and support You can often take advantage of training and support available from your franchisor 5. Choice of location You can choose where you want to live and work in the United States because franchise opportunities are available throughout the country This is Joseph Bovino, US immigration and business attorney If you're potentially interested in an E-2 visa franchise, schedule a video consultation with me, and follow for more. #e2visa #e2visalawyer #investorvisa #franchise #immigration #fyp

5 Reasons to Register Your Trademark in the USA in 2024 1. Legal protection: A registered trademark gives you the legal right to use the mark for your goods or services, and to prevent others from using confusingly similar marks. 2. Evidence of ownership: A registration serves as evidence of your ownership of the mark, making it easier to enforce your rights in court. 3. National recognition: A US trademark registration gives you nationwide recognition and protection, making it easier to expand your business across the country. 4. Increased credibility: A registered trademark can increase the credibility and perceived value of your brand, making it more attractive to customers, investors, and partners. 5. Facilitation of licensing and sales: A registered trademark can make it easier to license or sell your business or products. To learn more, schedule a consultation, and follow for more. #trademark #trademarklawyer #trademarkregistration #immigration #immigrationlawyer #fyp

4 Tips for Winning Your US Immigration Case in 2024 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 2. Keep it simple Focus on what matters. Don't get sidetracked on nonessential or complicated matters. 3. Keep it short Provide 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, and Amazon number 1 bestselling author. Let me know what you think in the comments below, and follow for more. #usimmigration #usimmigrationlawyer #immigration #immigrationtips #immigrationattorney #fyp

You May Qualify for an E2 Investor Visa and Not Realize It (Until Now) Do you think the U.S. only grants investor visas to foreigners who invest a million dollars or more? Not true. An E2 visa requires only that you make a substantial investment in a U.S. business or franchise that is likely to be successful. It can be almost any business. In practice, that tends to mean an investment of $100,000 or more, in part because smalller investments lsuggest that you're not fully committed to making it work in the long-term. I know $100000 isn't chump change, but's it not a million dollars either, and it's a winning ticket to the American dream for many. The E2 investor visa is only available to nationals of treaty countries, including Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and the UK, for example. Interested? Use the link in my bio to schedule a consultation. And follow for more. #e2visa #e2visarequirements #e2visalawyer #investorvisausa #immigration #fyp

Breaking News: Biden’s Migrant Crisis Costs American Taxpayers Almost Half a TRILLION Dollars Per Year President Joe Biden's migrant crisis at the southern border will cost U.S. taxpayers almost half a TRILLION dollars per year, according to a new report by the House Subcommittee on Homeland Security. The report details the immense financial costs of the unprecedented border crisis being borne by American taxpayers, including the costs for health care, shelter, education, and law enforcement, as well as costs forced on private property owners and businesses. According to the report, there are between 16.8 million and 29 million illegal migrants living in the United States, and the $31 billion in taxes they pay annually only partially offsets the staggering costs. As a U.S. immigration lawyer, I obviously support and facilitate legal immigration because, in most cases, it's a win-win. But this report shines some much-needed light on the costs of Biden's open-border policies at a time when most Americans want something to be done about it. I'm Joseph Bovino, U.S. immigration and business attorney based in Miami and proudly serving clients worldwide. Use the link in my bio to schedule a consultation. And follow for more. #bidenbordercrisis #bordercrisis #immigration #usimmigration #immigrationlawyer #fyp

3 VISAS FOR CANADIANS TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE UNITED STATES And visa number 3 is the easiest to get. So, wait for it. 1. The E2 Visa: This visa is for Canadian entrepreneurs who invest a substantial amount of money in a US business - typically at least $100000 usd. 2. The O1 Visa: This visa is for individuals with extraordinary ability in arts, entertainment, science, education, athletics, or business, including Canadian founders of US companies that receive institutional venture captial. And 3. The TN Visa: This visa is available only to Canadian and Mexican citizens who work in one of the many professions listed in the North American Free Trade Agreement. It’s relatively easy to get, but you’ll be an employee, not a business owner, in the US. Schedule a consultation with me to discuss your specific case. And follow for more. #e2visa #o1visa #tnvisa #immigration #immigrationlawyer #fyp

3 Phases of the E2 Investor Visa Process in 2023 Phase 1: The Investment and Supporting Documentation During phase 1, we work together with you to gather and organize all of the documents about you, your new U.S. business, and your investment therein that are needed to satisfy the requirements of an E2 visa. This phase typically lasts at least 4 four months but can take considerably longer depending on how much time you need to make the requisite investments in your E2 enterprise, open the business (preferably with at least one employee), and provide the supporting documentation. Phase 2: The Application In this phase, we prepare your E2 visa application. It normally takes about 30 days but can be expedited upon request or if necessary. And when it's ready, we submit your application to the U.S. embassy or consulate in your home country or, in some cases, USCIS. Phase 3: The Interview If your E2 visa application was submitted to a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad, an official will typically send you a notice in 1 to 3 months about when your interview will take place. Timing can vary significantly, however. Once your E2 visa interview appointment is made, we’ll schedule a call with you shortly before the interview date to discuss the process and ensure that you’re ready to answer questions and make a great impression. E2 visa interviews typically don't last more than 10 minutes or so, and the consular official will usually tell you whether or not you’ll get the visa when it's over. If you've been approved, you'll leave your passport at the embassy, along wit the passports of any derivative family members. Then, in about week or two, you'll receive your passports in the mail, along with the E2 visas. At that point, you’ll be free to travel to the United States and begin working for your E2 enterprise. Therefore, you can expect the 3 phases of the E2 investor visa process to last between 6 to 10 months in most cases. It could take longer if any of the phases - especially phase 1 - are extended for one reason or another, however. I'm Joseph Bovino, U.S. immigration, business, and trademark attorney. Use the link in my bio to schedule a video consultation if you're interested in your own E2 investor visa. Otherwise, feel free to leave a comment below. And follow for more. #e2visa #e2visaprocess #e2visalawyer #investorvisa #immigration #fyp

Breaking News: New Family Reunification Parole for Ecuadorians USCIS has announced the implementation of a new family reunification parole ("FRP") process for certain nationals of Ecuador. The process allows an eligible beneficiary to be considered for parole into the United States on a case-by-case basis while they wait for their family-based immigrant visa to become available It's available by invitation only to certain petitioners with an approved green card petition on behalf of an Ecuadorian beneficiary. More specifically, the Department of State’s National Visa Center (NVC) will begin issuing invitations to certain U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident petitioners whose Form I-130 on behalf of an Ecuadorian beneficiary has been approved. When a petitioner receives one of these invitations, they can begin the FRP process by filing Form I-134A, Online Request to be a Supporter and Declaration of Financial Support, and requesting to be a supporter of the principal beneficiary and any derivative beneficiary spouse and children. The beneficiaries may then be considered for advance travel authorization to travel to the United States to be considered for a discretionary grant of parole. Noncitizens paroled into the United States under this process will usually be considered for parole for up to three years and can request employment authorization while they wait for their immigrant visa to become available. And, of course, they may apply to become a lawful permanent resident when their immigrant visa becomes available. Finally, please note: Petitioners must receive an invitation from the NVC before filing Form I-134A under this process. If you're not sure whether you received one or not, you can check at www.uscis.gov/frpinvitations I'm Joseph Bovino, US immigration, business, and trademark attorney based in Miami and serving clients worldwide. Follow for more. #usimmigration #immigration #familyreunification #familyreunificationparoleprocess #frp #ftp

4 REQUIREMENTS OF AN EB2 NIW VISA Here are the 4 requirements of an EB2 National Interest Waiver (“EB2 NIW”) visa, which does not require a job offer and grants you permanent residency in the United States: 1. Your proposed endeavor in the United States must be of "substantial merit and national importance." 2. You must be "well-positioned" to execute and advance your proposed endeavor 3. It must be in the national interest of the United States to waive the typical job offer and labor certification requirements of an EB2 visa 4. You must have the foreign equivalent of an advanced degree or exceptional ability in your field Please also note that USCIS now offers premium (or expedited) processing of EB2 NIW petitions for an additional fee. I'm Joseph Bovino, US immigration, business, and trademark attorney. Use the link in my bio to schedule a video consultation with me if you're interested in petitioning for an EB2 NIW visa. Let me know what you think in the comments below. And follow for more. #eb2niw #eb2niwpremiumproccesing #nationalinterestwaiver #immigration #immigrationlawyer #fyp

APPLY FOR YOUR US VISA BEFORE NEW RESTRICTIONS ARE IMPOSED If you're planning to apply for a U.S. visa or green card, consider doing it sooner rather than later because former President Trump has promised a crackdown on immigration if he returns to power in 2025. And so has his closest rival for the Republican presidential nomination, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Even Robert Kennedy Jr., who is now running for president as an independent, has signaled that significant restrictions are coming. Regardless of who takes over for Biden—assuming it's not another open-borders Democrat—the main focus of any new changes will undoubtedly relate to illegal immigration and bogus asylum claims. Personally, I think such changes are necessary and long overdue. But American disgust at the Biden border crisis may lead to restrictions on certain types of legal immigration, too. So, you can take your chances and wait to see what happens. Or you can apply for your U.S. visa now, as I've suggested. I'm Joseph Bovino, U.S. immigration, business, and trademark attorney based in Miami and serving clients worldwide. Use the link in my bio to schedule a consultation. Leave your comments below. And follow for more. #immigration #immigrationlawyer #usimmigration #bordercrisis #letsgobrandon #fyp

APPLY FOR YOUR US VISA BEFORE TRUMP RETURNS TO POWER If you're planning to apply for a U.S. visa or green card, consider doing it sooner rather than later because former President Trump has promised a crackdown on immigration if he returns to power in 2025. And so has his closest rival for the Republican presidential nomination, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Even Robert Kennedy Jr., who is now running for president as an independent, has signaled that significant restrictions are coming. Regardless of who takes over for Biden—assuming it's not another open-borders Democrat—the main focus of any new changes will undoubtedly relate to illegal immigration and bogus asylum claims. Personally, I think such changes are necessary and long overdue. But American disgust at the Biden border crisis may lead to restrictions on certain types of legal immigration, too. So, you can take your chances and wait to see what happens. Or you can apply for your U.S. visa now, as I've suggested. I'm Joseph Bovino, U.S. immigration, business, and trademark attorney based in Miami and serving clients worldwide. Use the link in my bio to schedule a consultation. Leave your comments below. And follow for more. #immigration #immigrationlawyer #bordercrisis #bidenbordercrisis #letsgobrandon #fyp

2 EB5 INVESTOR VISA TRAPS Here are two EB5 investor visa traps to avoid. And the second one is super-important. So wait for it. First, under new EB5 reform regulations, if you're interested in obtaining your EB5 visa through a DIRECT investment in your own project, you must be the sole investor in it. Otherwise, you MUST use an EB5 Regional Center project to make your investment. Second, if you knowingly or unknowingly use an unregistered broker, agent, or promoter to select your EB5 project, and that person is paid a commission for your investment therein, USCIS can deny your EB5 petition on that basis. So, if you're dealing with a foreign broker, agent or promoter, make sure they’re a USCIS-licensed agent. Or, if you're dealing with a US broker, agent, or promoter, make sure they're a FINRA licensed broker. This is trickier than you think because you may not realize that you're dealing with an unregistered agent. Maybe you searched for a great EB-5 project on your own and went to the website of an unregistered agent who earned a commission for the referral, and you had no idea. That may be enough for USCIS to deny your visa. So ... be very careful if you're searching for EB5 projects on your own and, better yet, enlist the services of a US-based FINRA-licensed broker. I'm Joseph Bovino, U.S. immigration and business attorney based in Miami and serving clients worldwide. My firm works with FINRA-licensed brokers who can help you to find a project that's right for you - at no additional cost, by the way. So, if you’re interested, use the link in my bio to schedule a consultation. And follow for more. #eb5 #eb5visa #immigration #usimmigration #immigrationlawyer #fyp