More Chinese immigrants move to developed economies

[By Fu Jing in Brussels ( chinadaily.com.cn)]

The number of Chinese immigrants to developed economies has picked up slightly from 2009, and made China the "leading country of origin" according to a report published on Thursday in Brussels.

But given its 1.4 billion population, the rate is far lower than most other countries in the world. And its ability and insight into attracting expertise has won warm appreciation from the OECD chief.

As the Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development released the International Migration Outlook 2013, the organization's secretary- general Angel Gurria praised China for implementing "very smart" measures to attract expertise. 

China's immigration into OECD countries reached 529,000 in 2011.

In 2009 the number declined to 460,000 from 518,000 in 2007. 

Based on 2011 figures, major immigration countries following China are Romania, Poland, India, Mexico, Philippines, United States, Germany, Morocco and the UK, each of which all has immigration of above 100,000.

See complete report: Slight rise in Chinese immigrants to developed economies

EB-5 Investor Immigration Visa Program Growth

With the increasing number of EB-5 visa being issued and only a limited amount will result in more competition for gathering investors in the EB-5 industry. The chart below shows how the EB-5 program has shown an increase of visas being processed and received since 2008 and representing projections for the years to come.

For more information on the USCIS EB-5 Immigration Investor program and investment options,

CONTACT EMPIRE STATE EB5 REGIONAL CENTER TODAY!

2815 Monroe Avenue, Suite 2100

Rochester, New York 14618

Tel: (866) 763-6515

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The EB-5 American Dream

[Source: State Department/Wall Street Journal]

The surge for visas that were issued in the past 5 year through the USCIS EB-5 program are represented in the graph above. South Korea was the majority of visas issued back in 2008, but since that time China has made an extreme jump to the top representing 4/5 of the programs issued EB-5 visas. 

For more information on the USCIS EB-5 Immigration Investor program and investment options,

CONTACT EMPIRE STATE EB5 REGIONAL CENTER TODAY!

2815 Monroe Avenue, Suite 2100

Rochester, New York 14618

Tel: (866) 763-6515

                                              EMAIL HERE or WEBSITE HERE

 

 

USCIS releases draft EB-5 adjudication guidance

[Source: USCIS]

USCIS seeks your input on the draft policy memoranda listed below.

EB-5 Adjudications Policy Memorandum

Draft policy memoranda for comment are posted in the Feedback Opportunities page of uscis.gov, where stakeholders will be able to submit comments.These memos are drafts of proposed or revised guidance to USCIS Field Offices and Service Centers. They are not intended as guidance for the general public, nor are they intended to create binding legal requirements on the public. Until issued in final form, the draft memos do not constitute agency policy in any way or for any purpose.

Comment Process:  Please email all comments to opefeedback@uscis.dhs.gov.   Please include the following to make your comments clear:

• State the title of the relevant memo in the subject line of your message;
• Refer to a specific portion of the memo; 
• Explain the reason for any recommended change; and 
• Include data, information, or authority that supports the recommendation.

You must submit your comments before the closing date noted in the red box at the top of each policy memorandum. USCIS may distribute any comments received (including any personal information and contact information) on its public website or to those who request copies. By providing comments, you consent to their use and consideration by USCIS, and you acknowledge that your comments may become public. USCIS cannot guarantee that it will acknowledge or respond to any comments submitted.

See the Feedback Updates (also linked to the left) for the status of all policy memos and links to published memos.

Background and Additional Legal Information:  Field guidance documents are available for public review on USCIS's website (www.uscis.gov) as part of the Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM).  In a continued effort to promote transparency and consistency in our operations, USCIS will periodically post policy memos for public comment to assist USCIS in improving immigration services.  USCIS will not post memos containing information that is law enforcement sensitive, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.  USCIS is not required to solicit public comment on the draft policy memos under the Administrative Procedure Act. This informal comment process does not replace any statutory or other legal requirement for public comment on agency action.

E-Verify Receives High Ratings in Customer Survey

Just released today, Director Mayorkas of the USCIS declared that they have received great reviews regarding the free E-Verify Online employee verification that helps United States businesses to verify eligibility to work in the USA. The E-Verify has been praised for its ease of use and customer support.

[Source: USCIS; released February 21, 2013]

WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Alejandro Mayorkas today announced that users of E-Verify, the free Internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States, have given the program high marks in a recent customer survey.

More than 1,300 randomly selected employers across the nation who use E-Verify evaluated key program aspects, including registration, the online tutorial, ease of use, technical assistance and customer service. They rated the program as exceptionally high in overall customer satisfaction, with an average score of 86 out of 100 on the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) scale. 

 “We are proud of the advancements we have made in the E-Verify program,” said Director Mayorkas. “This customer survey validates the success of our efforts, which we have undertaken in collaboration with the business and labor communities and other key stakeholders.”

 <<<READ MORE HERE>>>

USCIS EB-5: Policy memorandum for public comment

[Subject: USCIS Public Engagement Division: EB-5 Policy Memorandum for Public Comment]

Dear USCIS Stakeholders,

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is continually focused on enhancing its administration of the EB-5 program. As part of our efforts we have undertaken an iterative policy development process which includes the posting of a draft EB-5 policy memorandum for public comment. We would like to thank stakeholders for providing comments on previously posted versions of the EB-5 memorandum.

Today USCIS is posting an updated EB-5 memorandum for your further review and comment. Your feedback is a vital part of the stakeholder collaborative process and is critical to informing the development of our policies. To comment on the updated EB-5 memorandum, visit the Draft Memoranda for Comment section of www.uscis.gov. Please send all comments on the draft memorandum to opefeedback@uscis.dhs.gov.

PM-602-XXXX, EB-5 Adjudications Policy

            (Final date for comments: Monday, April 1, 2013)

We look forward to receiving your feedback.

Sincerely,

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Foreign-investment led projects blossom

[Source: Bizjournal, Brian Terrell, Jones Lang LaSalle Inc.]

While construction lending remains tight and high loan-to-cost ratio continue, the EB-5 Regional Center program offers an alternative financing route for projects, especially if they require new real estate construction. In general, EB-5 financing will cover approximately 20 percent to 70 percent of a project depending on the number of jobs created.

<<<READ MORE HERE>>>

For more information on the USCIS EB-5 Immigration Investor program and investment options,

CONTACT EMPIRE STATE EB5 REGIONAL CENTER TODAY!

2815 Monroe Avenue, Suite 2100

Rochester, New York 14618

Tel: (866) 763-6515

                                              EMAIL HERE or WEBSITE HERE