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First Self Driving Uber in San Francisco Runs Red Light

December 15, 2016|General|

California demands that Uber obtain permits for its fleet of Volvo self-driving vehicles. On its first day in operation, the autonomous vehicle blew through a red light in San Francisco. Fortunately, no one was injured. Uber claims that self-driving vehicles will make driving safer. Ironically, video of the incident was captured [...]

U.S. Foreign Investor Program Funding Luxury Projects, Provisions Set to Expire December 9

November 18, 2016|General|

The federal EB-5 immigration program meant to encourage investment in the United States from wealthy foreigners is increasingly supporting large luxury real estate projects, not the development in the rural and downtrodden districts that some say were the original targets of the program. Portions of the EB-5 program are set to [...]

USCIS Announces Increase in Fees for Immigration Applications Effective December 23, 2016

November 14, 2016|General|

On October 24, 2016, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announces a final rule published in the Federal Register adjusting the fees required for most immigration applications and petitions. The new fees will be effective December 23, 2016. This is the first fee increase made by USCIS since November 2010. USCIS is almost [...]

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