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USCIS Publishes Two New Forms for the EB-5 Regional Center Program

As anticipated, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has just released two new forms for use in the EB-5 Regional Center Program following the enactment of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (“Act”); the Form I-956, Application for Regional Center Designation, and I-956H, Bona Fides of Persons

U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City Announces New Policy for Immigrant Visa Applicants

The U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City (“Consulate”) has announced that immigrant visa applicants with scheduled appointments beginning in June 2022 must bring ALL required documents to their interview or will be TURNED AWAY and be asked to reschedule their interview appointments. In addition to physically bringing required documentation

David Enterline Speaks at EB-5 Seminar in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in April

Vietnam is open for business!  “It is great to be back.  Ho Chi Minh City seems back to its normal self; full of energy and excitement and opportunity for Vietnamese” says David Enterline, Esq., of Enterline and Partners Consulting, who returned after almost two years of COVID induced absence to

Enterline Obtains another Approval to Expedite Investor’s I-526 Petition

Enterline and Partners Consulting Managing Partner David Enterline has obtained another approval from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Investor Program Office (“USCIS IPO”) to expedite the review of his investor’s I-526 Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur (“I-526 Petition”).  An approval of a request to expedite the review of

David Enterline Receives I-829 Approval Award From IIUSA

David Enterline of Enterline and Partners was recognized by IIUSA as having obtained I-829 approvals for his EB-5 immigrant investor clients in 2020 and 2021.  David will be recognized along with a select group of EB-5 Regional Centers and experienced EB-5 attorneys successfully assisting their investors and clients. The award

What is Extreme Hardship in a Waiver Application?

One way immigrant visa applicants may be eligible for a waiver of a refused immigrant visa is to file a Form I-601 Waiver of Inadmissibility through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) and  demonstrate that they have a qualifying U.S. relative (spouse or child) and who would suffer “extreme

USCIS Posts Notices Regarding the EB-5 Regional Center Program Petition Processing

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has posted several alerts on its EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program webpage updating the public on the status of Form I-526 and Form I-829 Petitions.  The alerts read: “Alert: We will continue to adjudicate Form I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident

USCIS Publishes New Guidance on Scope of Evidence in Cases of Extraordinary Ability

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has updated its Policy Manual to provide guidance on the type of “published material” that persons applying for an Employment Based First Preference Immigrant Visa category (“EB-1”) can present as evidence when applying for the visa category. Persons with “extraordinary ability in the

What is Humantarian Reinstatement of an I-130 Petition?

When the petitioner of an I-130 Petition for Alien Relative  (“I-130 Petition”) dies, it typically has repercussions for the beneficiary(s) of that Petition. The fate of the Petition depends on the stage of where the Petition was at the time of the petitioner’s death. Before Petition Approval: If the petitioner

How Can I Expedite a Petition with USCIS?

Expediting a Petition (i.e. I-130 Petition for Alien Relative or I-129F Petition for Alien Fiancé or Fiancée) with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) can be challenging. There are limited circumstances in which USCIS may consider expediting a Petition that is currently undergoing processing at one of its

USCIS Issuing Five-Year Advance Parole to Applicants Who May Be Eligible for Five-Year EADs

American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”) members, of whom Enterline and Partners Consulting lawyers are  also members, have reported that the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has begun issuing five-year Advance Parole documents to applicants valid for five years.  This is apparently for individuals who are now eligible for

USCIS Extends Certain EAD Validity to Five Years

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) is updating its Policy Manual regarding maximum validity for Employment Authorization Documents (“EAD”) issued to certain non-U.S. citizens. Non-U.S. citizens (i.e. those in the United States without Green Cards) must have employment authorization in order to work legally inside the United States.

Why Is My Case With USCIS Taking So Long?

Enterline and Partners Consulting lawyers are members of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”).  It often provides helpful tips, updates and information to its lawyer members and for the public. AILA provides the following flyer to help clients with long-pending USCIS cases understand the broader context of current processing delays. 

What Does A 214(b) Refusal Mean in U.S. Immigration Law?

A 214(b) refusal in U.S. immigration law refers to a specific section of the Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”) that is often cited when a U.S. consular officer denies a nonimmigrant visa application. This section applies primarily to individuals applying for visitor visas (B-1 for business visitors and B-2 for

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