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Following our recent webinar on the immigrant visa processing pause affecting 75 countries, here is a brief recap for everyone who may have missed the session. Hosted by EB-5 expert and U.S.-licensed lawyer, Shai Zamanian alongside U.S. immigration attorney Kate Kalmykov, the webinar focused on explaining what the pause means and how it may impact applicants.

With immigrant visa processing temporarily paused for certain nationalities, the session focused on providing clarity around what this pause means in practice. It was explained that the pause applies only to immigrant visa (consular) processing. Adjustment of status applications filed within the United States are not affected, and once consular processing resumes, cases are expected to continue from their current stage rather than restarting.

The discussion also confirmed that EB-5 investors already present in the United States may continue with adjustment of status filings and related processing without interruption.

The webinar also addressed the public charge considerations, noting that EB-5 investors generally are not subject to the same public charge concerns as other immigrant categories. Given the program’s requirement of a qualifying investment and proof of a lawful source of funds, the EB-5 category is not intended for applicants who may become dependent on public benefits.

Finally, it was emphasized that the current pauses and related delays are procedural and temporary in nature, rather than policy changes or bans.

We will also be hosting an in-person seminar this Sunday, 8 Feb, at The Westin Mina Seyahi, where we will discuss these developments and other recent changes in U.S. immigration. RSVP using the link below. Space is limited

Click here to RSVP for the 8 Feb Seminar

Click here to access the full webinar