Why the U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Resigned: A Story of Integrity

Ambassador Ted Osius resigned his post in Vietnam earlier this year in response to policy changes by the Trump Administration. Here, he explains why.

Jose E. Latour Jul 14, 2018

Beating the EB-5 Backlog: the Grenada E-2 Option for Vietnamese Investors

American Venture Solutions and LatourLaw are offering Vietnamese investors the first ever Turnkey U.S. Transition Solution to help families move efficiently through the process of migrating to the U.S.

Jose E. Latour Jun 13, 2018

GOOD News for EB-5 Investors Filing I-829s!

I-829 filings will get automatic 18 month extensions instead of 12 months

Jose E. Latour Jun 13, 2018

How Long Does EB-5 Take? A MUST-READ Posting By Suzanne Lazicki of Lucidtext

The new Lucidtext blog by Suzanne Lazicki provides invaluable insight into the inner workings of I-526 processing at USCIS and every EB-5 attorney and investor with a pending I-526 needs to read yesterday's blog very carefully.

Jose E. Latour May 19, 2018

Time to Discuss Options for AVSEB-5 Families with Older Kids

The Visa Backlog for Vietnamese EB-5 investors may affect families with older children who are relying on the CSPA to protect them after they turn 21...time to get proactive!

Jose E. Latour May 04, 2018

Latest USCIS EB-5 Update = Get Busy Filing Your I-526s, Vietnam!

This past Monday, Charlie Oppenheim, Chief of the Visa Controls Office at the U.S. Department of State, gave a presentation on the state of EB-5; the key takeaway for Vietnamese investors is FILE NOW to beat time delays and investment amount increases.

Jose E. Latour Apr 27, 2018

USCIS IT System Updates Result in Delayed I-829 Receipt Notices

A brief explanation of how to deal with I-829 Receipt Delay issues

Jose E. Latour Apr 25, 2018

U.S. Tax Primer for Vietnamese Investors: Income taxes VS. Capital Gains

"HOW" you make your money - through employment or through investment - determines how the U.S. IRS will tax your profits.

Jose E. Latour Apr 17, 2018

EB-5 Transitions for Vietnamese Families: Getting Your Kids Ready for U.S. College

Planning ahead for your family's EB-5 immigration to the U.S. should include advance counseling for your childrens' college experience in America.

Jose E. Latour Apr 16, 2018

EB-5 Investors in America: The Gift that Keeps on Giving

While EB-5 investors are required to create 10 new jobs to secure permanent residency, their entrepreneurship has a much deeper and lasting impact on U.S. job creation.

Jose E. Latour Apr 13, 2018