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Immigrating to the United States as a person with Extraordinary Ability in the Sciences, Arts, Education, Business or Athletics

June 11, 2019

Those who are interested in obtaining U.S. permanent residence and green cards and have received national or international acclaim in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics may want to consider an EB-1A immigrant visa. An EB-1A immigrant visa, formally known as Employment-based First Preference immigrant visa category is a

Announcement: EAP Co-Founders Speak at Regional Conference

June 10, 2019

Enterline and Partners co-founders David Enterline and Ryan Barshop recently spoke at the American Immigration Lawyers Association Bangkok District Chapter (AILA BDC) in Bangkok, Thailand. David served as Discussion Leader and Ryan also sat on the panel entitled “How Can They Do It? Permanent Residents Living Overseas.” The panel focused

Department of State Visa Bulletin Update on EB-5

June 7, 2019

AILA’s Department of State Liaison Committee provides monthly “check-ins” with Charlie Oppenheim, designed to keep members informed of Visa Bulletin progress and to obtain his analysis of current trends and future projections, beyond the basic visa availability updates provided in the monthly Visa Bulletin. The content for this month’s column

David Enterline, Esq., speaks at EB-5 Seminar in Jakarta, Indonesia

June 6, 2019

Enterline and Partners Consulting Managing Partner David Enterline spoke at an EB-5 seminar in Jakarta, Indonesia on May 25, 2019. David was invited to attend by one of the oldest and most successful EB-5 regional centers. The event was sponsored by one of the largest immigration consulting companies in South

U.S. To Require Visa Applicants To Disclose Social Media Handles

June 3, 2019

U.S. visa applicants will now be required to provide their social media identities on social media platforms during the five years preceding the date of application – with an option to voluntarily list other handles not explicitly required. The new requirement follows the Trump administration’s promise of “extreme vetting” of

Can I apply for a U.S. Visa in a Country Where I am not a Citizen or Where I Don’t Live?

May 31, 2019

Even if you are not a citizen of a particular country but you reside in that country, it is still possible to apply for a U.S. visa in your country of residence. Likewise, if you are a citizen of a country but you don’t live in that country, you may

Trump Proposes New Immigration Reform Plan

May 28, 2019

In the latest attempt to overall the U.S. immigration system, U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a new proposal aimed at forging a compromise between Congressional Democrats and Republicans in Washington. The proposal, which was drafted by the senior advisor and presidential son-in-law. Jared Kushner contains two major ideas: A

How do I know if a lawyer is really a lawyer and what is AILA?

May 24, 2019

U.S. attorneys are members of at least one U.S. bar association. Most bar associations have public listings of their member lawyers in good standing and these members can be publicly searched. For David Enterline, you can go to this website and search for his last name “Enterline” – https://ams.okbar.org/eweb/startpage.aspx?site=FALWEB For

Latest EB-5 Wait Times and Visa Bulletin Projections

May 17, 2019

Charles Oppenheim, Chief of the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Visa Control and Reporting Division provided important updates at the Invest in the USA (IIUSA) 2019 EB-5 Advocacy Conference. The annual event was held in Washington, D.C. on May 6, 2019. As noted by Oppenheim, EB-5 visas remain in very

Announcement: Participants of Large Scale U.S. Marriage Fraud Scheme Indicted

May 15, 2019

A U.S. federal grand jury in Houston, Texas issued a 206 count indictment involving a massive marriage fraud scheme on April 30, 2019. According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a total of 96 individuals were involved in a suspected criminal enterprise designed to create sham marriages between individuals

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

October 3, 2023

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

How Long Does My Passport Have to Be Valid Before Being Issued a U.S. Visa?

October 2, 2023

Most countries require foreign nationals to have a passport valid for at least six (6) months prior to the date of entry. The U.S. also has similar rules for entry and also for the issuance of a visa. While many countries have agreements with the United States whereby their national’s

Will U.S. Immigration Agencies Be Impacted if the Federal Government Shuts Down?

September 28, 2023

With the ongoing political deadlock in Washington D.C., Congress has been unable to pass any of the spending bills needed to keep the U.S. Government open beyond September 30, 2023. Unless any of the spending bills are passed and signed into law, funding for government agencies will run out of

Covid-Era Visa Application Fee Receipts Set to Expire on September 30, 2023

September 8, 2023

The U.S. Department of State (“DOS”) has announced that all receipts for payment of Machine-Readable Visa (“MRV”) fees issued before October 1, 2022 will expire September 30, 2023. There will be no extensions of fee validity. Applicants must schedule an appointment or submit an interview waiver application before September 30,

USCIS Launches New Online Appointment Request Form

August 25, 2023

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) recently launched a new online form allowing individuals, attorneys, and accredited representatives to request an in-person meeting at their local field offices without having to call the USCIS Contact Center. The new online appointment request form enables both individuals and their legal

The Visa Waiting Time for Married Children of United States Citizens: the Family-Based Third Preference Immigrant Visa Category

August 22, 2023

The family-based third preference immigrant visa category (“F3”) is a type of visa available to U.S. citizens who are looking to bring their married children to the United States. This immigrant visa category is in high demand and there are yearly quotas for visas. As a result, the waiting period

How Can a Lawful Permanent Resident Green Card Holder Become a U.S. Citizen?

August 11, 2023

A Lawful Permanent Resident (“LPR”) or “Green Card Holder” can become a U.S. citizen through naturalization if they generally meet certain requirements. LPR Status/ Green Card Holder Status. You must be an LPR/ Green Card Holder at the time of filing for naturalization. You must have also maintained their LPR/

Why Did My Priority Date Jump Backwards in the Visa Bulletin?

August 7, 2023

For many people who are immigrating to the United States, the Department of State (“DOS”) Visa Bulletin is the most important document to watch each month. The Visa Bulletin helps immigrant visa applicants understand their place in line for a visa. Although checking the Visa Bulletin is an essential step

The Visa Waiting Time for Spouses and Unmarried Children Under the Age of 21 of Lawful Permanent Residents

July 31, 2023

Family-based immigration is an important aspect of the United States immigration system, which allows citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their immediate relatives to immigrate to the United States. One of the family-based immigrant visa categories is the Family-Based Second Preference immigrant visa category, commonly abbreviated as F2A and

USCIS Issues Policy Guidance on Rescheduling Biometrics Appointments

July 21, 2023

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has issued policy guidance for rescheduling biometric appointments at Application Support Centers (“ACS”). The new policy highlights include the following: Rescheduling requests must be made online through myUSCIS or by calling the USCIS Contact Center. The USCIS will not accept rescheduling requests

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