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09/20/2025

🚨 The “Gold Card” is now on sale 🚨

Today, President Trump signed an Executive Order creating the Gold Card visa program — a pathway to U.S. residency for those who make a significant financial contribution.

👉 Originally pitched at $5 million, the “price” has been slashed to $1 million.
👉 Corporations donating on behalf of an applicant pay $2 million.
👉 Funds go to a Treasury-managed account to support U.S. commerce and industry.
👉 Agencies have 90 days to roll this out.

Think of it like walking through NYC and spotting a vendor shouting:

💳 “Get your Gold Card! $5M — crossed out — now just $1M!”

Meanwhile, the Green Card sits at the next stall, still priced at $800K, with fewer takers.

⚖️ Serious implications:
• Will this truly attract the “best and brightest” investors, or simply create a fast lane for the ultra-wealthy?
• How will oversight, transparency, and national interest safeguards be enforced?
• What message does this send to millions of immigrants navigating traditional, merit- or family-based pathways?

Policy or parody, the Gold Card is here. The question is whether it becomes a magnet for investment — or a symbol of selling residency to the highest bidder.

What do you think — smart economic play, or risky precedent?

Read the EO here → White House: The Gold Card:

https://lnkd.in/eQV_Y6WW

08/31/2025

📊 EB-5 Backlog Risks Emerging for Rural & High-Unemployment Categories in 2025

New EB-5 filings are reshaping the landscape for Rural and High-Unemployment Area (HUA) investors. Based on the latest American Immigrant Investor Alliance (AIIA) FOIA data and IIUSA - Invest In the USA Visa Dashboard, early access to reserved visas is still possible, but looming demand from China and India signals backlogs are on the horizon.

Our analysis compares both datasets to show:

➡️ Why Rural petitions may see a priority date emerge first

➡️ How HUA filings are already 10× annual supply, with serious long-term implications

➡️ What investors from oversubscribed countries should anticipate in terms of waiting times

➡️ Practical mitigation strategies to preserve timing and eligibility

🔗 Read the full analysis here: https://lnkd.in/eSGWQEe7

06/08/2025

CBP is now targeting social media at entry. No humor allowed for any for any travelers.

06/08/2025

CBP is targeting the wrong people here and it knows it. All for a story??

12/17/2024

I understand…

12/01/2024

🚀 The EB-5 Visa Program: Investing in America’s Future

I’m excited to share a webinar where I joined Peter Calabrese, CEO of CanAm Investor Services (a division of CanAm Enterprises), to explore the critical aspects of the EB-5 Visa Program. From understanding job creation metrics to assessing the capital stack of EB-5 projects, this discussion is packed with valuable insights for investors navigating the EB-5 process.

💡 Key Highlights:
🔹 The importance of job creation in securing a successful EB-5 green card.
🔹 How indirect job creation models maximize economic impact.
🔹 Risk mitigation strategies to safeguard EB-5 investments.
🔹 The role of reliable regional centers and experienced legal guidance in achieving EB-5 objectives.

🎥 The full video is now available on my website, where we dive into the details of making informed, confident investment decisions under the EB-5 program.

📖 Read the blog post and watch the video here: https://www.harrislawpa.com/eb-5-visa-program-investing-americas-future/

Whether you’re an investor, developer, or just curious about the EB-5 program, this is an essential resource for understanding how to navigate one of the most impactful U.S. immigration programs.

Learn how the EB-5 Visa Program drives job creation and economic growth. Watch the video featuring CanAm Investor Services CEO Peter Calabrese and HarrisLaw for expert insights into EB-5 investments, job creation strategies, and risk mitigation.

11/18/2024

12/29/2023

Residents of some countries must soon register real estate with Florida - or face steep penalties.

If residents of countries including Cuba, Venezuela and China don’t register certain properties by the Jan. 31 deadline, they could be hit with $1,000 per day in property liens — or potentially have their property seized by the state. The controversial law, SB 264, has been celebrated by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Read more here:

If residents of countries including Cuba, Venezuela and China don’t register certain properties by the Jan. 31 deadline, they could be hit with $1,000 per day in property liens — or potentially have their property seized by the state. The controversial law, SB 264, has been celebrated by Gov. Ro...

09/05/2023

• OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is the lucky recipient of Indonesia’s first-ever “golden visa”—and it’s not clear the tech mogul even needed to apply.⁠
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On Tuesday, Silvy Karim, Indonesia’s director of immigration, announced that it was giving a 10-year permit to Altman, whose OpenAI developed the viral chatbot ChatGPT. The statement came just days after the Southeast Asian country unveiled the new visa, meant for wealthy investors. ⁠
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The country’s immigration ministry said it hoped Altman could contribute to the development of artificial intelligence in Indonesia. ⁠
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🔗 Read here for more:

https://fortune.com/2023/09/05/indonesia-chatgpt-openai-ceo-sam-altman-golden-visa/

08/03/2023

• Last week while this GREAT music band was on tour their home of Niger was plunged into chaos when a Coup took place. As a result, they are unable to return home to their loved ones and must remain abroad indefinitely. They have launched a to help offset the living costs associated with it. The link is: https://gofund.me/0521e98f

07/22/2023

• Will Canada be able to woo remote workers in the technology sector with a digital nomad program that allows visitors to stay in the country for up to six months without needing a work permit and opens the door to what could be a permanent move. Read more at https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2023/07/18/canada-digital-nomad-program/?sh=63a887e01eae&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=forbes

06/10/2023

• Florida’s recently passed immigration law is raising concerns within the construction industry, as experts warn that it could lead to significant turmoil and a shortage of labor.

The law, known as Senate Bill 168, aims to crack down on undocumented immigrants and requires local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. While proponents argue that the law promotes national security and safeguards job opportunities for legal residents, critics fear that it could have unintended consequences, particularly for the construction sector.

The construction industry in Florida heavily relies on immigrant labor, with undocumented workers making up a significant portion of the workforce. Many construction firms and contractors rely on these workers to fill labor gaps and complete projects efficiently. However, with the implementation of Senate Bill 168, the industry is bracing for potential disruptions.