World Wide Group and Rabina have secured a massive $160 million refinancing package for QLIC, a 53-story luxury rental tower in Long Island City, Queens. The loan was provided by Wells Fargo and signals strong institutional confidence in the Long Island City rental market. The 795-unit tower at 29-22 Northern Boulevard stands as one of the tallest residential buildings in Queens. QLIC features a full suite of premium amenities including a rooftop pool, fitness center, coworki

The construction boom in Long Island City, Queens, continues to accelerate as another major residential project secures substantial financial backing. Queens-based developer Terra Developers has successfully landed a $70 million construction loan to fund its upcoming luxury condominium development in the highly sought-after Hunters Point neighborhood. The financing package was provided by prominent lender Maxim Capital Group. The debt will directly support the development of

The Manhattan office market is experiencing an unprecedented resurgence, positioning itself for its strongest year of leasing activity in over two decades. According to the latest market report from Colliers, leasing activity during the first five months of 2026 has surged to levels not seen since the dot-com boom of 2000, signaling a robust recovery in tenant demand. Leasing volume in Manhattan reached a staggering 15.8 million square feet from January through May, represent

For nearly half a century, international students in the U.S. have operated under the Duration of Status (D/S) framework. That longstanding policy may now be subject to significant change. On May 5, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) submitted a final rule affecting F, J and I nonimmigrant classifications to the OMB/OIRA for federal review. The proposed regulatory shift would replace the current D/S system, which permits individuals to remain in the U.S. for as l

A 2025 report by PincusCo ranked iCross Capital, ARCFE’s parent company, 35th out of 105 lending institutions in NYC, highlighting the firm’s growing presence and expertise in one of the most competitive and sophisticated real estate markets in the world. The report noted that NYC construction lending activity surged in 2025, with lenders providing over $23.3B across 344 deals, reflecting strong demand for experienced capital partners capable of navigating complex developme

The Department of State has posted the June 2026 Visa Bulletin. The Employment-Based Fifth Preference (EB-5) visa categories are as below: Chart A: · Mainland China - EB-5 Unreserved category remains the same with the priority date of September 22, 2016. · India - EB-5 Unreserved category remains the same with the priority date of May 1, 2022. · All EB-5 set aside categories remain CURRENT. Chart B: · Mainland China - EB-5 Unreserved category remains the same with the priorit

In recent weeks, a proposed bill in Iowa has drawn significant attention from Chinese international students and families planning long-term careers and residency pathways in the U.S. The legislation, known as HF 2513, would prohibit public universities in Iowa from entering into new employment agreements with certain H-1B visa holders from a list of designated countries. The bill has already passed the Iowa House of Representatives and has advanced through the Senate Labor C

Last week, the 2026 IIUSA EB-5 Industry Forum was successfully held in Washington D.C., bringing together leading professionals from across the EB-5 industry. As one of the industry’s premier annual events, the forum welcomed Regional Centers, immigration attorneys, developers, economists, and other EB-5 service providers to exchange insights on emerging market trends, policy developments, and the future direction of the EB-5 program. Upcoming Topics: ARCFE honored with the

The Department of State has posted the May 2026 Visa Bulletin. The Employment-Based Fifth Preference (EB-5) visa categories are as below: Chart A: · Mainland China - EB-5 Unreserved category moved forward 21 days with the priority date of September 22, 2016. · India - EB-5 Unreserved category remains the same with the priority date of May 1, 2022. · All EB-5 set aside categories remain CURRENT. Chart B: · Mainland China - EB-5 Unreserved category moved forward 151 days with t