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Indian investors must act now to secure their EB5 visa before Trump 2.0 kicks in. Here's how they canJanuary 15, 2025Indian investors must act quickly to navigate visa retrogression and secure priority dates, visa expert Nicholas Mastroianni III advices. Indian investors are challenged and presented with unprecedented opportunities as the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program...
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EB-5 Visa Retrogression Alert: Why Indian & Chinese investors must act now to secure their American dreamJanuary 14, 2025Visa retrogression occurs when the demand for EB-5 immigrant visas surpasses supply, leading to delays. Investors from high-demand countries like India and China face longer wait times. The January 2025 Visa Bulletin warns...
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US EB-5 Program: January 2025 visa bulletin warns Indian investors of delays in set-aside categorieJanuary 14, 2025EB-5 investors are warned by the January 2025 Visa Bulletin about potential visa backlogs in the rural and high-unemployment area set-aside categories. (FE Online) Visa retrogression occurs when demand for immigrant visas in a...
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H-1B in 2025: Rethinking US immigration pathwaysJanuary 11, 2025In a climate where policies may shift quickly, considering a range of immigration options can be the most prudent path For more than three decades, the H-1B visa has stood as a primary entry...
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What’s New, and What’s Planned, at AREA15 in Las VegasDecember 24, 2024One new attraction recently opened at AREA15, the four-year-old entertainment hub jammed with rides, arcade machines, VR experiences, bars, restaurants, and shops. And new intel has just dropped about two more attractions planned...
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AREA15, Universal Music Group Nashville launch HOLIDAZE: a country xmas music experienceDecember 24, 2024LAS VEGAS — AREA15, the immersive art, entertainment and events district known for connecting live music, experiential attractions and production technology, proudly announces HOLIDAZE: A Country Xmas Music Experience with genre-leader Universal Music Group Nashville. Located...
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Area15 unveils new space-themed experience for 20-acre expansionDecember 24, 2024Area15 in Las Vegas has broken ground on its latest immersive experience, a space-themed attraction to anchor its 20-acre expansion. ‘Interstellar Arc’ is by Emmy Award-winning Felix & Paul Studios, creators of ‘Space Explorers‘, the...
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Flowers, Festivities And A Look Into The Future at West Hollywood EditionDecember 24, 2024Multi-disciplinary Los Angeles-based artist Becky Hearn has teamed up with West Hollywood EDITION for the property’s 2025 holiday installation, The Tree of Memory, in the hotel’s lobby, partnered with an immersive work of art...
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Los Angeles’ best fine-dining restaurantsDecember 24, 2024LA boasts a creative food scene driven by some of the world’s most innovative chefs. Browse the Wallpaper* guide to the city’s best fine-dining restaurants A dish at Providence LA(Image credit: John Troxell @troxphotos) In...
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Holiday Kickoff at Park Terrace HotelDecember 24, 2024Park Terrace kicks of the holidays with festive lights, drinks, and demonstrations in the heart of Midtown On Thursday, November 14th, Park Terrace Hotel kicked off the holiday season in spectacular fashion with its 2024 Holiday...
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Kushner Sets Opening Timeline for Jersey City’s Newest Flagship That Reflects the Rich History and Vibrant Future of Journal SquareDecember 4, 2024Leasing to Begin in Early 2025 for the Nearly $1 Billion Mixed-Use Project Adjacent to the Journal Square PATH Station The Journal Indoor Basketball Court Photo Credit: Kushner The Journal Indoor Swimming Pool Photo Credit: Kushner The Journal...
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Area15 expansion earns name as Vegas Immersive DistrictDecember 4, 2024LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5)—Area15 will now be known as the ‘Vegas Immersive District.’ The redevelopment agency expects this new entertainment district to welcome more than 3.5 million visitors annually and create more than 4,000...
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Faena New York will now open in spring 2025December 4, 2024Third location for the brand was originally due to open last year and will comprise 120 rooms and suites Image sourced from Faena “New York will now open in spring 2025” on Boutique Hotelier Faena...
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A Chic Social Club In New York City Is The New Blueprint For Members-Only SocializingDecember 4, 2024Bryant Park’s New Social Club ‘Branch’ Offers Relevant Socialites And Well-Heeled Travelers An Exclusive Destination To Relax And Unwind Branch, a new private social club at The Park Terrace Hotel in Bryant Park is...
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USCIS protects genuine investors in EB-5 green card programDecember 3, 2024The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its policy manual to protect ‘good faith’ investors in the EB-5 program. This change aims to ensure that investors who comply with EB-5 rules...
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Area15 becomes go-to attraction for young visitors in Vegas, research showsDecember 2, 2024Gen Z and younger millennials prefer immersive experiences Images courtesy of Area15 Area15 is becoming the go-to experiential entertainment destination for younger demographics visiting Las Vegas, new research shows. Last month, Area15 celebrated its four-year anniversary. Since opening in 2020, it...
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West Hollywood Edition Hotel Now Offers Public Pool AccessDecember 2, 2024The West Hollywood Edition hotel, located at 9040 West Sunset Boulevard, in the heart of the Sunset Strip, recently announced that it is now offering public access to its exclusive rooftop pool in an...
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Ultimate Homes: This Soaring $45 Million Penthouse in N.Y.C. Has Epic Sunrise-to-Sunset ViewsDecember 2, 2024The 7,500-square-foot residence on the 63rd floor of 111 Murray Street has a 45-foot-long great room, two terraces, and a 1,400-square-foot primary suite. Welcome to Ultimate Homes, a new Robb Report video series in which host Anthony Park guides you through the...
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Winners of the 2024 ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction AwardsDecember 2, 2024The American Concrete Institute announced the winners of the 2024 ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction awards. Source: American Concrete Institute The American Concrete Institute (ACI) presented its Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards during the organization’s annual...
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Perkins Eastman, PBDW Architects, and Mancini Duffy complete TSX Broadway, a tower wrapped by colorful LED screensDecember 2, 2024In his 1978 opus Delirious New York: A Retroactive Manifesto for Manhattan Rem Koolhaas wrote New York City’s architecture emerges from a “Culture of Congestion.” Density, and the paradoxical effort to control it with greater density,...
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The Greenwich by Rafael Viñoly, NYCNovember 26, 2024NYC Financial District Skyscraper, USA design by Rafael Viñoly Architects Design: Rafael Viñoly Architects Interior Design: MAWD Location: 125 Greenwich Street, Downtown Manhattan, New York City, USA photo : Evan Joseph We take a look inside The Greenwich by...
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Las Vegas moving forward with Area15 expansion plansNovember 26, 2024The City of Las Vegas is moving forward with plans to expand Area15 on 35.5 acres north of the immersive entertainment district. At a city council meeting on 21 August, Kyle Sutherland, director of development for...
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Start your day differently with Beyond Brunch in Las VegasNovember 26, 2024How could you not love brunch? All of your favorite mid-morning eats, mimosas and great company make it just about the best meal of the day, and at Beyond Brunch at The Wall...
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Area15 to open new ‘Dopeameme’ experience with SuperplasticNovember 26, 2024Immersive rooms are designed to trigger a dopamine rush Designer toy brand Superplastic has unveiled its new attraction for Area15 in Las Vegas – the Dopeameme Institute for Pleasure Research (D.I.P.R.). Opening this autumn, Dopeameme is a cutting-edge experiential project by...
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Five Things To Do Inside AREA15 In Las VegasNovember 26, 2024Enter another world and discover the eclectic, immersive wonders of AREA15 in Las Vegas. Opened in September of 2020, AREA15 is a massive, immersive experience that combines art, food, drinks, shopping and more. You can park,...
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Developer-Owned Parks Reshape NYC’s Outer BoroughsNovember 26, 2024In recent years, New York City’s urban landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation, with developer-owned parks emerging as catalysts for change in the outer boroughs. These green spaces, born from significant private investments, are...
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NYC pied-à-terre guide: Top condos for buying a second homeNovember 26, 2024Translating from French meaning “foot on the ground,” pied-à-terre is an apartment in New York City used as a secondary residence. It is only occupied part-time and is not the owner’s primary home. These part-time...
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U.S. Immigration Fund’s Project Summit NJ Secures I-956F ApprovalOctober 18, 2024JERSEY CITY, Oct. 15, 2024 – U.S. Immigration Fund is proud to announce that its premier Summit NJ Project has received I-956F approval from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This critical...
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EB-5 visa, a potential alternative to the H-1B lottery for US permanent citizenshipSeptember 28, 2024EB-5 visa emerges as a compelling alternative, offering a more secure and stable pathway to permanent residency in the U.S. As H-1B lottery odds plummet and F-1 visa restrictions tighten, thousands of skilled professionals...
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How EB-5 Visa is a perfect response to F-1 student visa rejectionsSeptember 4, 2024Here’s a comprehensive look at the challenges of the F-1 visa, the benefits of the EB-5 visa, and a comparative analysis between the two. How the EB-5 Visa is a Perfect Response to F-1...
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Essential changes to US' EB-5 Program: What investors need to knowSeptember 4, 2024Synopsis The recent reforms to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, reauthorized under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, emphasize transparency, quicker processing times, and reinforced integrity measures. These changes aim to uphold...
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Jersey City Set to Add Nearly as Many Apartments as Manhattan in 2024August 30, 2024While few observers would doubt the tremendous growth of Jersey City in recent years, a recent analysis demonstrates that the number of new residents being added in 2024 will once again be on...
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Walker & Dunlop Refinances $1.2 Billion for Premier One High Line in ManhattanAugust 19, 2024BETHESDA, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it arranged a $1.2 billion refinancing for One High Line, a premier luxury mixed-use property located along Manhattan’s iconic High Line and adjacent to the...
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Kushner’s Nicole Kushner Meyer and Laurent Morali Talk Going Big in New JerseyAugust 1, 2024‘There was a mental barrier for New Yorkers in thinking about Jersey City, probably because it is across the river. But you also have to cross a river going to Brooklyn.’ Kushner Companies’ Principal...
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EB-5 visa offers a direct route to get an American green card leading to permanent residency in the USAugust 1, 2024EB-5 visa provides a unique pathway to US permanent residency to those facing long wait times with other employment-based visas. The EB-5 program allows for concurrent filing which his means one can file for...
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Step inside One High Line's sculptural forms in New YorkJuly 25, 2024One High Line, the residential building designed by Bjarke Ingels of BIG with interiors by Gabellini Sheppard and Gilles & Boissier, swirls up into the skyline absorbing its New York City context (Image credit:...
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F-1 Visa Challenges: Why Indian Students Should Consider the EB-5 VisaJuly 10, 2024The EB-5 visa program offers Indian students a promising alternative to the challenges of the F-1 visa. It provides a direct route to U.S. permanent residency, flexible employment opportunities, and unrestricted travel, addressing...
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Mancini Duffy uses "elaborate" hydraulic system to reposition theatre in Times Square skyscraperJuly 5, 2024Local architecture studio Mancini Duffy has led the completion of a Times Square skyscraper, which included lifting a historic Broadway theatre and integrating a giant LED screen that opens onto an outdoor stage Mancini Duffy, Perkins Eastman, and PBDW Architects led...
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Kushner Scores $295M Construction Loan for 1 Journal SquareJuly 4, 2024LAURENT MORALI AND 1 JOURNAL SQUARE.PHOTOS: KUSHNER COMPANIES Kushner Companies just landed a massive $295 million construction loan to fund the second phase of its 1 Journal Square project in Jersey City, N.J., sources close to the...
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HT Exclusive: US visa expert shares perfect fix for H-1B challenges amid layoffs and green card suspensionJuly 3, 2024EB-5 visa expert Nicholas Mastroianni III says Eb-5 “ensures you’re not at the mercy of corporate layoffs and can secure a stable future in the U.S.” In recent headlines, tech giants Amazon and Google have paused green card...
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Amazon & Google suspending green card applications: Why EB-5 visa a perfect fix for H-1B challenges and tech layoffsJune 26, 2024Significant layoffs at Amazon and Google, along with the suspension of their US green card applications, have heightened uncertainty for H-1B and F-1 visa holders. These events underscore the risks of relying on employer-sponsored visas during economic...
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Work Continues On One High Line’s Public Plaza, Retail Space At 500 West 18th Street In Chelsea, ManhattanJune 25, 2024One High Line. Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group. Work is progressing on the public plaza and ground-floor retail space at One High Line, a two-tower residential development at 500 West 18th Street in Chelsea, Manhattan. Designed by Bjarke...
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US EB-5 visa offers a secure path for Indian nationals to get permanent residency and American citizenshipJune 11, 2024The EB-5 visa continues to offer distinct advantages over other employment-based visa categories such as EB-2 and EB-3. Indian professionals and students often face significant challenges with the popular H-1B and F-1 visas. (FE...
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HOW THE EXPERIENTIAL AREA15 COMPLEX COULD BECOME A NEW KIND OF LAS VEGAS THEME PARKJune 8, 2024Photo: Christopher DeVargas It’s Friday night at Area15. We step gingerly past artist Tyler Fuqua’s giant robot Mechan 9, who’s sprawled out near the front door. We walk through the hallway of a starship....
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Here Comes the Boom: Jersey City’s Journal Square Reaching New HeightsJune 8, 2024Here Comes the Boom: Jersey City’s Journal Square Reaching New Heights 425 Summit. Photo by Chris Fry/Jersey Digs. Jersey City is no stranger to development explosions, with several Downtown areas experiencing massive growth over the last decade. But...
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U.S. Immigration Fund Celebrates First I-829 Approval for 701 TSQMay 31, 2024JUPITER, FL – May 31, 2024 – U.S. Immigration Fund (USIF) is pleased to announce that the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued the first I-829 approval for its EB-5...
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5 ways the EB-5 visa benefits Indian students in the USMay 22, 2024The EB-5 visa offers Indian students a unique pathway to study, work, and settle in the United States. This visa provides significant educational and career advantages, making it a strategic choice for those...
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EB-5 Visa Fee Increase: USIF Offers Financial Solutions for Indian StudentsMay 16, 2024The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has revised the fee structure for the EB-5 visa, impacting Indian students and families. Nicholas A. Mastroianni III, President of U.S. Immigration Fund (USIF), highlights...
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EB-5 investors look for projects that offer financial returns with job creation opportunitiesMay 13, 2024EB-5 investors prioritize projects that offer financial returns and demonstrate a solid and feasible job creation strategy. The reliability and track record of developers have become crucial factors for EB-5 investors. The EB-5 visa...
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US EB-5 program allows foreigners to live, work and study in America with green card statusApril 23, 2024THE US EB-5 program allows foreigners to live, work and study in America with green card status. The EB-5 visa is gaining popularity as an alternative to the EB-2 and EB-3 visas, for...
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Inside the 6 most fascinating, innovative reconstruction projects in NYCApril 22, 2024Here’s a look at some of NYC’s most fascinating extreme makeovers making their debuts right now. The big deal A historic limestone building at One Madison was saved and capped with an all-new glass structure.JLL To...
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EB5 visa: ‘Partial investment option can reduce financial burden,’ expert as US Golden visas get costlierApril 3, 2024US to significantly raise fees for non-immigrant visas, including EB-5, impacting immigration policies and international relations. EB-5 visa fees to jump from $3,675 to $11,160. From April 1, fees for non-immigrant US visas, including...
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HT Exclusive: US Immigration Fund President shares tips to crack E-B5 and other visasApril 3, 2024“Always seek professional guidance from an experienced immigration attorney,” USIF President and CMO advises every EB5 visa seeker. USIF President and CMO Nicholas A. Mastroianni III opens up on streamlining EB-5 visa process. Is it...
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AREA15 IN LAS VEGAS HOSTS AN INCREDIBLE NIGHT OF PARTYING WITH WE'RE ALL MAD HEREMarch 30, 2024The immersive experience destination west of the Strip is a menagerie of artwork and installations, performance spaces, dance floors, food and beverage options and assorted uplifting indoor and outdoor attractions. It’s a wonderland...
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Immigrating to the US: How you can maximize your success in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor ProgramMarch 28, 2024The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program stands as a beacon of opportunity for those seeking a pathway to U.S. permanent residency through investment. While it presents inherent risks, embracing a strategic approach can transform these challenges...
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Shakira Performs Surprise Concert for over 40,000 Fans in N.Y.C.'s Times Square to Celebrate New AlbumMarch 28, 2024The Colombian superstar’s performance drew the largest crowd in Times Square history Shakira took over the Big Apple! On Tuesday, the Colombian superstar, 47, performed a surprise free concert on Times Square’s TSX Stage in New...
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Lower Manhattan Condo Tower a Decade in the Making Starts SalesMarch 22, 2024Apartments at the Greenwich, an 88-story tower just south of the World Trade Center, hit the market on Monday, with plans for buyers to be able to move in this summer. Sales at the Rafael...
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Lower Manhattan Condo Tower a Decade in the Making Starts SalesMarch 20, 2024A long-delayed condo skyscraper in Manhattan’s Financial District is restarting sales seven years after they first began. Bulk of units at the Greenwich are priced below $3 million Old ‘Wall Street briefcase neighborhood’ has swung...
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The Greenwich By Rafael Viñoly’s Façade Installation Wraps Up At 125 Greenwich Street In Financial District, ManhattanFebruary 27, 2024Exterior work is nearly complete on The Greenwich by Rafael Viñoly, an 88-story residential skyscraper at 125 Greenwich Street in Manhattan’s Financial District. Designed by Rafael Viñoly Architects and developed by Fortress Investment Group, Bilgili, and Bizzi & Partners, the 912-foot-tall structure...
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What EB-5 applicants should do as visa costs soar almost 200%February 22, 2024In a landmark announcement by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), prospective EB-5 visa holders are facing the most significant change since 2016. Effective April 1, 2024, USCIS will implement fee...