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Law Instruction Series
The “Law Instruction Series” articles explain fundamental issues of US immigration in easy-to-understand format, for practitioners as well as anybody interested in the subject. However, such information is not legal advice; legal advice requires a specific set of facts and law that should be reviewed and analyzed by a qualified attorney.
Terik Hashmi, an experienced immigration lawyer, is creating a “Law Instruction Series” based on his decades of hands-on experience, including immigration litigation.
The “Law Instruction Series” explains fundamental issues of US immigration in easy-to-understand format, for practitioners as well as anybody interested in the subject. However, such information is not legal advice; legal advice requires a specific set of facts that should be reviewed and analyzed by a qualified attorney.
“The South Florida business marketplace is so dynamic, so international,” stated Attorney Terik Hashmi, “and therefore there needs to be corresponding international business and immigration services which can handle the complexity and sophistication of the international businessperson… which includes their desire to invest, work and build businesses in the United States.”
The series of legal articles entitled the “Law Instruction Series” will examine the latest developments in US Business Immigration & Investment Visas, such as E-1 Visas for “Treaty Traders” with the United States; E-2 Visas for “Treaty Investors;” L-1 Visas for Multinational Managers or Intra-Company Transferees; and the Immigrant Investor Program (a/k/a Million Dollar Visas or EB-5, allowing international investors to obtain Lawful Permanent Residence in the United States through Investment). The required investment amount depends on the location of the investment enterprise (Targeted Employment Areas (TEAs), or outside TEAs).
Mr. Hashmi added that “there are many areas and Counties within South Florida which specifically do qualify for this reduced investment under Department of Homeland Security guidelines. Therefore where one chooses to locate the investment project is of paramount importance and should not be made without analyzing many such factors through specific advice and guidance of experienced Counsel.” Mr. Hashmi will discuss this aspect of “Targeted Employment Areas” within the EB-5 context in an upcoming Issue of his Law Instructional Series Articles. As the next step, Mr. Hashmi is planning a video version of the “Law Instruction Series” that will be available on demand from an internet platform.
Finally, Mr. Hashmi cautions readers that such general guidance is not actionable legal advice in specific cases. For that, one must consult with an attorney qualified in such matters.
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About Terik Hashmi
Mr. Terik Hashmi possesses over 25 years of experience in all aspects of US Immigration & International Law. He has dedicated his life’s path to become a true champion of both Human and Immigrants’ Rights, and has represented the entire spectrum of clients, from Individual to Business, to Investor, to Former Head of State. Mr. Hashmi has always been at the forefront of the field in terms of Education, Training and Experience.
Attorney Terik Hashmi appointed Editor of the international law report “International Law Update”
Under the new leadership of Terik Hashmi, the publication will continue its online presence on LEXIS, WEST, and other information providers.
Practicing Attorney Terik Hashmi, based in Miami, Florida, is the new editor of “International Law Update,” which appears in several online information services such as LEXIS, WEST, and others. Since 1995, International Law Update has provided monthly briefings on the most significant domestic and foreign legal developments in the fields of public and private international law, and has been of particular value to US lawyers, judges and teachers. International Law Update has reported on recent international opinions of U.S. and leading foreign and internationals courts, on leading cases from the European Court of Justice and the European Court of Human Rights, and the World Trade Organization rulings. Frequent International Law Update subjects include applications of the Hague Evidence and Service Conventions, the contents of major intergovernmental commercial and trade agreements, cases dealing with sovereign immunity and enforcement of judgments, international jurisdiction, choice of law and the enforcement of judgments, and significant changes in public and private international law that may affect American interests at home and abroad. Thus far, the Update has reported on over 3,000 international issues.
Like many print publications, International Law Update was forced to change its approach as a result of the proliferation of the internet, and is now available through online providers. With a reorganization and Mr. Hashmi as editor, the publication will continue to provide its services to the legal and academic community.
Mr. Terik Hashmi is best known as the Attorney who represented Former President of Venezuela Carlos Andres Perez in his Application for Political Asylum in the US after the Coup D’état and overthrow of the Presidency by strongman Hugo Chavez.
“It’s a true honor and privilege to follow in the footsteps of the original publishers,” comments Mr. Hashmi. “It is a useful and easy-to-read digest of most recent international developments and has been cited in international court decisions.”
Mr. Hashmi is certainly the right person for the job based on his nearly three decades of law practice experience representing clients in international, diplomatic and political circles. He holds two University Degrees as well as two Law Degrees, a J.D. (Juris Doctorate) from Ohio and an LL.M. (Master of Laws) degree from the State of California where he specialized in Transnational Business Practice.