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EB-5 Program Extended as Part of Continuing Resolution

Wednesday, September 30, 2020 – Congress passed a continuing resolution to extend federal government funding through December 11, 2020.
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USCIS Responds to Preliminary Injunction of Fee Rule

Tuesday, September 29, 2020 – USCIS's filing fee adjustments set to go into effect October 2, 2020, have been enjoined by U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California Judge Jeffrey S.

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October 2020 Visa Bulletin

Thursday, September 24, 2020 - The U.S. Department of State (“DOS”), Bureau of Consular Affairs, October 2020 Visa Bulletin is now available.
posted by Jennifer Sherer
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Teriyaki Madness Opens in Brookfield, WI

Thursday, September 17, 2020 - Teriyaki Madness celebrates the Grand Opening of the first of five Wisconsin locations with a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Brookfield, WI restaurant.
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USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to USCIS Requests

Friday, September 11, 2020 – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, USCIS is extending the flexibilities announced on March 30, 2020. These flexibilities are to aid applicants, petitioners, and requestors who are responding to the following:

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EB-5 Project,Teriyaki Madness, Featured by local Milwaukee Media

Thursday, September 10, 2020 - Noticed for their continued plans for expansion, the Teriyaki Madness franchise has been featured by local media sources as six more restuarants open in the Midwest. As the BizTimes quoted general manager, Jared Bellis, “The Milwaukee area is a perfect fit for Teriyaki Madness, because there’s just nothing like it here.

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September 2020 Visa Bulletin Available

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 - The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, September 2020 Visa Bulletin (View PDF) is now available.
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BMO Tower Celebrates Grand Opening & Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting with Mayor Tom Barrett

Wednesday, September 9, 2020 – Milwaukee’s newest addition, and FirstPathway Partner’s most recently completed project, the BMO Tower, held its ceremonial opening alongside city officials, Real Estate Developer - Irgens, and Mayor Barrett.
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New BMO Tower Featured on Local Milwaukee News – TMJ4

Tuesday, September 8, 2020 – TMJ4 offers a first look inside Milwaukee’s new BMO Tower
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USCIS Updates Processing Times to Reflect New Visa Availability Approach

Wednesday, August 25, 2020 – The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) processing times page now reflects the new visa availability approach that went into effect on March 31, 2020.
posted by Jennifer Sherer
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USCIS Cancels Furlough Scheduled for Next Week

Tuesday, August 25, 2020 – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has announced cancellation of a planned furlough of over 13,000 employees, which would have begun next week. This furlough would have severely immobilized the U.S. legal immigration system and therefore the economic aid that it continues to provide.
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EB-5 Program

Thursday, August 20, 2020 - For 30 years, the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program has been an economic catalyst. The program’s history of job creation and preservation, alongside economic development was effective after the 2008 recession creating and saving 730,000 jobs as well as generating over $20.6 billion in economic investment.

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EB-5 Project, JW Marriott - Anaheim Resort, Celebrates Grand Opening

Wednesday, August 19, 2020 – The highly anticipated, JW Marriott - Anaheim Resort, celebrated its Grand Opening at noon today. This sold out, USCIS approved, FirstPathway Partners project is the culmination of strategic selection and distinct execution.
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U.S. Investment Immigration Options and the Post COVID-19 Outlook

Thursday, August 6, 2020 - Tune in to Investment Migration Council's in-depth discussion on the ins and outs of U.S. investment immigration options, with guest speaker, IIUSA - Invest In the USA President - Robert Kraft.

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USCIS Adjusts Filing Fees

Friday, July 21, 2020 – USCIS announced filing fees will be adjusted Oct. 2, 2020 to cover the cost of services. Any application, petition, or request postmarked on or after this date must include payment of the new, correct fees established by this final rule.

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