by Matt Harakal | May 22, 2025 | Government Affairs
On May 19–20, IIUSA hosted it’s second advocacy fly-in of the year in Washington, DC. The two-day event – participation of which is a benefit made available only to IIUSA’s Leadership Circle members – included opportunities to meet directly with congressional offices...
by Matt Harakal | Apr 4, 2025 | Government Affairs
Below is a message distributed to IIUSA members from George McElwee, founder and president of The Reserve Component, IIUSA’s lobbyist in Washington, DC: Dear IIUSA Member, As IIUSA’s lobbyist in Washington, I want to share an important update on the steps...
by Matt Harakal | Mar 27, 2025 | Government Affairs
On March 21, 2025, IIUSA, through its legal counsel, submitted a second Joint Status Report (JSR) outlining the association’s and USCIS’s respective positions. Once again, IIUSA reaffirmed that we do not support reverting to a sustainment period tied to an investor’s...
by Matt Harakal | Mar 11, 2025 | Government Affairs
On March 11, President Donald Trump appointed Joseph Edlow to serve as the head of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Edlow has an extensive background in immigration law and policy, previously serving as Deputy Director of USCIS during President...
by Matt Harakal | Mar 6, 2025 | Government Affairs
On March 6, Invest in the USA (IIUSA) convened leading EB-5 stakeholders for an insightful discussion around the EB-5 visa in light of President Trump’s recent announcements on investment-based immigration. Participants discussed the president’s Gold Card proposal and...
by Ashley Casey | Mar 3, 2025 | Events, Government Affairs
President Trump’s Bold Plan for Investment-Based Immigration On Feb. 25, 2025, President Donald Trump announced his bold vision for the United States’ investment-based immigration visa. The announcement from President Trump and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick...
