(i) Application for Approval of Investment in a Commercial Enterprise

A regional center must submit an application to the Secretary of Homeland Security for each specific investment offering through an associated new commercial enterprise before any alien files a petition for classification under this paragraph based on investment in that offering.

(i) General Provisions Visas under this subparagraph will be available through September 30, 2027, for qualified immigrants (and their eligible spouses and children) who pool their investments with one or more qualified immigrants participating in a program implementing this paragraph.

(i) General Rule Except as otherwise stipulated in this subparagraph, the capital required under subparagraph (A) shall be $1,050,000.

(ii) Adjustments for Targeted Employment Areas and Infrastructure Projects The capital required under subparagraph (A) for an investment in a targeted employment area or an infrastructure project shall be $800,000.

(iii) Automatic Adjustment in Minimum Investment Amount (I) Starting January 1, 2027, and every 5 years thereafter, the amount in clause (i) shall automatically adjust for petitions filed on or after the effective date of each adjustment.

(A) General Provisions Visas shall be offered, not exceeding 7.1 percent of the global allocation, to qualified immigrants intending to enter the United States for the purpose of participating in a new commercial enterprise (including limited partnerships):

(i) The alien must have invested (post-November 29, 1990) or be actively in the process of investing capital, not less than the amount specified in subparagraph (C), expected to remain invested for a minimum of 2 years.

Skilled workers, professionals, and other laborers are eligible for visas, constituting up to 28.6 percent of the worldwide allocation. Additionally, visas not allocated for specific categories (as outlined in paragraphs (1) and (2)) may also be included.

(A) In General

Visas shall be made available, not exceeding 28.6 percent of the worldwide level, plus any visas not required for the classes specified in paragraph (1), to qualified immigrants who are either members of the professions holding advanced degrees or their equivalent, or possess exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business.

(a) Preference Allocation for Family-Sponsored Immigrants

Aliens subject to the worldwide level specified in section 1151(c) of this title for family-sponsored immigrants shall be allotted visas as follows:

(1) Unmarried Sons and Daughters of Citizens

Qualified immigrants, being the unmarried sons or daughters of citizens of the United States, shall be allocated visas, not exceeding 23,400, plus any visas not required for the class specified in paragraph (4).

(2) Spouses and Unmarried Sons and Unmarried Daughters of Permanent Resident Aliens

Qualified immigrants who are:

(A) Spouses or children of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or
(B) Unmarried sons or unmarried daughters (excluding children) of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence,

shall be allocated visas, not exceeding 114,200, plus the number (if any) by which the worldwide level exceeds 226,000, plus any visas not required for the class specified in paragraph (1). However, not less than 77 percent of such visa numbers shall be allocated to aliens described in subparagraph (A).

(3) Married Sons and Married Daughters of Citizens

Qualified immigrants, being the married sons or married daughters of citizens of the United States, shall be allocated visas, not exceeding 23,400, plus any visas not required for the classes specified in paragraphs (1) and (2).

(4) Brothers and Sisters of Citizens

Qualified immigrants, being the brothers or sisters of citizens of the United States (if such citizens are at least 21 years of age), shall be allocated visas, not exceeding 65,000, plus any visas not required for the classes specified in paragraphs (1) through (3).

(b) Preference Allocation for Employment-Based Immigrants

Aliens subject to the worldwide level specified in section 1151(d) of this title for employment-based immigrants in a fiscal year shall be allotted visas as follows:

(1) Priority Workers

Visas shall be made available, not exceeding 28.6 percent of the worldwide level, plus any visas not required for the classes specified in paragraphs (4) and (5), to qualified immigrants who are aliens described in subparagraphs (A) through (C):

(A) Aliens with Extraordinary Ability
(B) Outstanding Professors and Researchers
(C) Certain Multinational Executives and Managers

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is set to reopen an international field office in Havana, Cuba. The new office aims to provide assistance with U.S. immigration casework and benefits, encompassing interviews and the processing of pending cases related to Cuban Family Reunification Parole and Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition.

WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced significant updates to the Cuban and Haitian family reunification parole (FRP) processes, marking a modernized approach to enhance efficiency. Released in Federal Register notices, these changes, a result of stakeholder feedback, aim to simplify the process by allowing most steps to be completed securely online, eliminating the challenges associated with travel, time, and paperwork.

If you find yourself unable to depart as planned due to unforeseen circumstances, you have the option to extend or change your status while providing an explanation for the delay. It's crucial to apply for this extension or change before your authorized period of admission expires.