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USCIS Begins Online Filing for Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has started it’s online filing services for Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative. An I-130 is the first step to bring a spouse, child, parent(s), or siblings to the United States by a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident. “Form I-130 is on the

David Enterline to speak at EB-5 Conference in Seattle, Washington

David Enterline will serve as a panel moderator at the 9th Annual IIUSA EB-5 Industry Forum in Seattle, October 29-30.  David will moderate the panel – “Investor Relations: Communication, Transparency & Record Keeping”.  This is a panel of experienced EB-5 Regional Center operators and lawyers with years of experience who

U.S Federal Judge Blocks Incoming Public Charge Rule From Taking Effect

A New York federal judge has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from implementing a new rule regarding how the agency determines whether an immigrant would be considered a “public charge.” The decision by Judge George Daniels of the U.S. District Court for

Trump Proclamation Will Require Incoming Immigrants to Have Health Insurance

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation requiring intending immigrants to prove that they can afford health insurance as a prerequisite to being issued an immigrant visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad. The proclamation does not affect existing lawful permanent residents, asylum seekers, refugees or children.  The

David Enterline Speaks at EB-5 Seminar in Bien Hoa

David Enterline, Esq., of Enterline and Partners Consulting spoke at an EB-5 seminar at the Mira Central Park Hotel in Bien Hoa on August 11, 2019. In addition to introducing how to qualify for EB-5 investor visa and the overall process, Mr. Enterline further discussed upcoming changes to EB-5 visa

USCIS Will Leave 7 International Offices Open

In rare bit of positive news from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), the agency has announced plans to maintain operations in seven international field offices in Beijing and Guangzhou, China; Nairobi, Kenya; New Delhi, India; Guatemala City, Guatemala; Mexico City, Mexico; and San Salvador, El Salvador. This is

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Homeland Security Proposes To Define “Public Charge” For Immigration Purposes

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced that it will define the term “public charge” for immigration purposes. Currently, interviewing consular officers at U.S. Embassies and Consulates are authorized to refuse a visa if it is in their opinion that they are likely to become a public charge.

October Visa Bulletin EB-5 Visa Category Now “Unauthorized” for Visa Issuance

Last week, U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs published the October Visa Bulletin. The EB-5 Regional Center category has been listed as “U” meaning unauthorized for issuance. This is because the Immigrant Investor Program (aka Regional Center Program) is set to expire on September 30, 2018. The

USCIS Announces Fee Increase For Premium Processing To $1,410

USCIS announced an increase in the premium processing fee for Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker and Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, beginning on October 1, 2018. The premium processing fee will increase to $1,410.  This increase will affect any L-1 and EB-1C petitions that our clients

Final Guidelines on Unlawful Presence for Students and Exchange Visitors

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) August 9, 2018 policy memorandum revises the calculation of unlawful presence of those under F, J, or M nonimmigrant visa status and their dependents during their stay in the United States. Under the new memorandum, those holding F, J, or M visas who

How to Apply for Naturalization if your American Spouse is Stationed Abroad

Vietnamese spouses of U.S. citizens are generally eligible for green cards and eventually U.S. citizenship based on their marriage. In general, a person may only be naturalized after showing that they have resided in the United States as a green card holder for a certain prescribed period of time. However,

Changes in Immigration Policy

A series of small moves concerning the Trump Administration’s immigration policy have recently been undertaken. CNN reports the following actions made by the administration: Attorney General Jeff Sessions has issued a Decision directing the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) to refer cases for his review when such cases have issues

Fraud in Obtaining US Visas

Every year, hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese apply for a U.S. visa, whether it be for tourist purposes or to become an immigrant in order to live out the American dream. However, some have found the process to be too long or the risk of denial to be too great.

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