July 17, 2020

Announcement: Hong Kong and Taiwan Consulates to Resume Visa Application Services on July 15, 2020

The U.S. Consulate General for Hong Kong and Macau and the American Institute in Taiwan (“AIT”) resumed routine visa services on July 15, 2020.

The AIT will resume routine visa services but will prioritize F, M, and J visa applications, which is understandable as students will need to obtain visas quickly to travel to the U.S. in time for fall classes to begin.

The Hong Kong Consulate indicates it will resume ‘limited’ immigrant and nonimmigrant visa services but does not mentioned prioritizing students.

Both posts remind visa applicants that the presidential proclamations suspending entry to the U.S. for certain immigrant and non-immigrants are still in effect. Both posts also advise applicants to expect extended waiting times to obtain appointments.

For assistance with applying for visas at these or other points around Asia, especially China, Vietnam, and the Philippines, contact us at info@enterlinepartners.com and speak with one of our U.S. immigration lawyers in Ho Chi Minh City, Manila and Taipei.

ENTERLINE & PARTNERS CONSULTING

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Office
Suite 601, 6th Floor
Saigon Tower
29 Le Duan Street
Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tel: +84 933 301 488
Email: info@enterlinepartners.com
Facebook: Enterline & Partners – Dịch vụ Thị thực và Định cư Hoa Kỳ
Website: http://enterlinepartners.com

Manila, Philippines Office
Unit 2507 Cityland 10 Tower 1
156 H.V. Dela Costa Street
Makati City, Philippines 1209
Tel: +632 5310 1491
Email: info@enterlinepartners.com
Facebook: Enterline and Partners Philippines
Website: https://enterlinepartners.com/language/en/welcome/

Copyright 2020. This article is for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. This article may be changed with or without notice. The opinions expressed in this article are those of Enterline and Partners only.

Categories: F-1

Do You Need a U.S. Immigration Lawyer if You Are in Vietnam? Five Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Do It Alone

How to Petition Your Vietnamese Spouse for a U.S. Green Card?

Enterline and Partners Consulting Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday at AmCham’s Independence Day Celebration in Ho Chi Minh City

Green Card Through Investment: Is the EB-5 Visa Worth It for Vietnamese Investors?

our services

contact us today for more information

Latest News

New USCIS Policy Aims to Reduce Frivilous and Incomplete Filings

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has amended a previous policy during the Biden Administration which encouraged adjudicating officers to issue a Request for Evidence (“RFE”) before denying an immigration benefit even if the benefit being sought was filed incomplete, the requestor failed to demonstrate eligibility for the benefit being sought, or did not provide initial evidence clearly required at the time of submission. According to USCIS, the previous policy allowed for frivolous or substantially incomplete filings which slowed processing times and led to increased operational costs. The new policy, which was announced on August 5, 2026, restores an adjudicating officer’s full discretion in denying an immigration benefit without first issuing an RFE or a Notice of Intent to Deny (“NOID”). Updated policy highlights include the following: The revised policy is effective immediately and applies to immigration benefits that remain pending with USCIS or filed on or after

Do You Need a U.S. Immigration Lawyer if You Are in Vietnam? Five Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Do It Alone

Applying for a U.S. visa from Vietnam may seem straightforward when the forms are available online and the basic steps appear clear. However, the process may become difficult when there is a prior visa refusal, past marriage and name issues, missing documents or anything else that may require a closer review. These details can easily affect eligibility, timing and how the case should be prepared before applying. At Enterline and Partners, we help clients in Vietnam understand their U.S. immigration options with guidance from licensed U.S. immigration attorneys who have experience handling cases involving Vietnamese applicants and beneficiaries. In this guide, we explain when working with a U.S. immigration lawyer who has experience assisting clients in Vietnam may be helpful, how legal guidance differs from visa agencies and what to consider before deciding whether you need a lawyer for your case. What Can a U.S. Immigration Lawyer Do For Your

How to Petition Your Vietnamese Spouse for a U.S. Green Card?

Marriage to a U.S. Citizen does not automatically grant a Vietnamese spouse the right to live permanently in the United States. Before a Vietnamese spouse can immigrate to the United States, the U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (“Petitioner”) must first establish the marital relationship, complete the required documentation and have the process go through the U.S. immigration system. Multiple government agencies are involved including United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”), the United States Department of State (“DOS”), National Visa Center (“NVC”) and the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City. Each stage has separate forms, evidence requirements and deadlines. At Enterline and Partners, our U.S. immigration lawyers assist Petitioners with a spouse in Vietnam who would like to bring their Vietnamese spouses to the United States permanently. In this guide, we explain the sponsorship process, the difference between filing as a U.S. Citizen or a Lawful Permanent

Announcement: Hong Kong and Taiwan Consulates to Resume Visa Application Services on July 15, 2020

Copyright 2020. This article is for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. This article may be changed with or without notice. The opinions expressed in this article are those of Enterline and Partners only.

CATEGORY

contact us today for more information

Latest News

Need help with your U.S. visa?Talk to our experts today.

Need help with your U.S. visa?
Talk to our experts today.