U.S Immigration lawyer

Enterline & Partners is a licensed U.S. immigration law firm with offices in Vietnam and the Philippines, specializing in helping families, individuals, and investors navigate the U.S. immigration process through family sponsorship, fiancé visas, employment-based visas, and EB-5 investment immigration.

U.S. FAMILY VISAS

U.S. Family Visas are a category of immigrant visas that allow family members of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to immigrate to the United States.

Enterline and Partners is an American lawyer-owned and managed firm

Founded and managed by licensed U.S. immigration attorneys with years of experience

What visa category are you interested in?

EB-5 VISA: U.S. GREEN CARD THROUGH INVESTMENT

A minimum investment of US$800,000 to obtain a U.S. Green Card for the whole family. We support Vietnamese investors through the complete EB-5 process from A to Z under USCIS requirements.

K-1 VISA: FIANCÉ(E) SPONSORSHIP TO THE U.S.

The K-1 visa is for the fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen. After entering the U.S. and marrying within 90 days, you can apply for permanent resident status.

E-1/E-2 VISA: TREATY INVESTOR

The E-1/E-2 visa is a nonimmigrant visa for nationals of certain countries that have signed a treaty with the United States.

CR-1 / IR-1
IMMIGRANT VISA FOR SPOUSE

The CR-1/IR-1 visa is for the spouse of a U.S. citizen. The couple must have a legally registered marriage with prior marriages dissolved by court decision.

L-1A VISA: INTRA-COMPANY TRANSFER TO THE U.S.

The L-1A visa is a nonimmigrant visa for senior executives or managers transferred to work at a U.S. branch of an international company.

EB-1C VISA: MULTINATIONAL EXECUTIVE/MANAGER

The EB-1C visa is an immigrant visa for executives or managers of multinational companies transferring to work in the U.S

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

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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

hear from enterline & partners clients

My wife and I cannot overstate our gratitude to Ryan Barshop, and his assistant, Maricar. After taking on our case, a rare consular filing, he immediately and skillfully guided us through the complex process that resulted in my wife receiving a CR-1 visa.

An exceptional attorney and consummate professional, Ryan has an encyclopedic knowledge of immigration law. He kept us informed along every step of the way, and Maricar helped us keep track of our many documents and appointments. Their handling of our case changed our lives. The costs were extremely reasonable, and included far more than I would have imagined.

I have and will continue to recommend Attorney Ryan to anyone without hesitation. Ryan and Maricar, thank you for everything!

My wife and I are writing to express our deepest gratitude for your outstanding representation in my wife's immigration process to the United States and eventually her becoming an American citizen. Our Attorney Ryan Barshop and his team provided their expertise and dedication which have only been instrumental in achieving a successful outcome. It all started with my wife applying for a visa to come to the United States while living in Vietnam and only 3-years later her being sworn in as an American citizen. It's all due to the hard work of Ryan and his team. Your unwavering support and professionalism won our case and we are immensely thankful for your hard work and commitment and today my wife is an American citizen. We are forever thankful.

Best Regards,

Ron and Huyen Schroeder

We hired Enterline to assist with the paperwork for my wife’s immigrant visa.

Ryan and Leah guided us through the process. My wife recently passed her visa interview at the US Consulate with flying colors.

We plan to keep Ryan and Leah on board up to and through my wife’s naturalization. They answered all of our questions and assisted us when we reached important milestones in our case.

It’s well worth the money spent to have things done correctly the first time!

My husband, my mom, and I truly appreciate your professional and friendly service! Mr. Ryan and Ms. Leah responded timely and professionally to many of our questions, concerns and helped us file a few cases for my family members. They walked us through all steps, prepared all documents, provided guidance and tips up to the date of the interview, and all the way till my mom arrived in the U.S. Huge bonus is my husband, and I can focus on our regular jobs and not having to worry about messing up the paperwork if we were to do it ourselves! My mom recently received her Immigration Visa and arrived safe and sounds. My other family members are still waiting. We will use their service and expertise again in the future. The attorney we used many years back retired, so he referred attorney Ryan Barshop to us. I will highly recommend Ryan to family and friends.

Mr. Ryan is very knowledgeable and his assistant Leah is also amazing. I especially enjoy working with Enterline and Partners because everyone is so friendly. I didn't have to leave Vietnam during my spousal petition because I chose to stay with my family throughout the process. Mr. Ryan assisted me in establishing the intent to domicile and allow my husband to get a visa without any issues. I don't think I could do it without them.

David and his assistant Leah helped us successfully navigate the labyrinth of US immigration law. I greatly doubt we could have handled that confusing mess ourselves. They painstakingly took us through the many, MANY steps of the process. (You will be astonished how many steps there are!) At one point, our petition was stuck because I’ve been living and working in Vietnam for the last 17 years and so had no cut-and-dried domicile in the States. David was able to solve the problem by explaining our situation to an official higher up the chain of command. We would still be stuck there if it wasn’t for him. My wife received her immigration visa a few days ago. I give David and Leah my highest recommendation.

We are very happy to find an U.S attorney with office in Vietnam. David and Ryan are very professional. They explained all the difficult questions that other agencies couldn't give us. They contacted with the embassy on our behalf during covid. We wouldn't know what to do without them. Thank you for all their hard work, my husband got his green card and we now moved to America. Highly recommend them

As a fellow immigration attorney, I can attest to David Enterline's expertise and know-how. He is professional in all aspects and has great relationships with his clients. I know from personal experience that he always goes above and beyond to get the job done. He has a talent for explaining complex and confusing concepts in a very straightforward manner. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending his services or his team for whatever immigration matter you may have. You will be in good hands!

Ryan and Leah helped us get thru our K1 process during a very difficult time period with Covid. We had to transfer our case back and forth between embassies several times due to the world situation of 2020, 2021 and 2022. All the way thru the process, they did exactly as we asked, after providing us with the best advice they could give. Lastly, after a flight delay which prevented my fiancé from meeting Leah at the office, of course on the day before her interview, Leah hand delivered a package to her at the hotel helping to prepare for the interview. The interview went almost flawlessly, with my fiancé's visa being delivered within a few days. Thanks to Ryan and Leah for their fantastic support all thru the process.

As a US attorney myself, I have high standards and expectations of other attorneys. I give Enterline & Partners highest marks for competency, expertise and communications. Have been very happy with advice given to me in the past, have referred clients to them and will continue to do so in the future

US Immigration Law is vast and complex, and it's crucial to have a knowledgably attorney to help guide through every step of the way. I find that here at Enterline and Partners – especially David A. Enterline, Esq. Attorney Enterline is an expert in the EB5 field. He has appeared in numerous EB5 panels at conferences. I would trust him and his team to handle your important immigration matters. David A. Enterline, Esq. has helped guided me through a very complex EB5 case in the past and got it approved. I would highly recommend him and his team.

My family has experienced Enterline's service and we fell very satisfied. We will introduce this company to our relatives and friends. Many thanks to Enterline's Team.

Very thorough and professional in their work. Excellent knowledge of the process. I recommend them strongly.

The company gave me a great experience, prestige, quality, professionalism. I was extremely lucky to have help and prepare all the documents from the company. I passed the interview and got the job. Visa after 3 days of interview. I have succeeded beyond my imagination. I sincerely thank the company and wish the company health, peace, luck, and great success in life and work.

Chad and I highly appreciate the Law Office's professional working style, responsibility and efforts. You helped us reunite in America and we have a happy marriage. Sincerely thank you all!

Thank you Mr.Ryan and Assistant Ms. Anh for helping my husband and I complete our US immigration documents. Thanks to the support of the lawyer's office, we completed the documents and were able to enter the US.

My family had a very frank discussion with the lawyer. We appreciate the clear advice and information about the US visa that the family is looking for.

Thank you Mr.David for helping my husband and I fulfill our American dream. Even though we were denied many legal issues, thanks to the support of the law office, we were still able to enter the US under immigration status couple .

meet our attorneys

DAVID ENTERLINE

Partner

David has been living and working in Asia since 1993. He specializes in representing high net worth individuals immigrating to the U.S. via the EB-5 Immigrant Investor visa, …

RYAN BARSHOP

Partner

Ryan first arrived in Asia in 2003 as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in the Philippines. He specializes in family-based consular processing cases representing spouses, fiance(e)’s, parents and siblings of U.S. citizens…

Frequently Asked Questions About U.S. Immigration Legal Services

01. Are Enterline and Partners' U.S. Immigration Attorneys Licensed to Practice?

Yes. Enterline & Partners is founded and managed by licensed U.S. immigration attorneys, with offices in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Manila, Philippines. This is a key distinction from many immigration consulting firms operating in Vietnam and the Philippines that are not licensed attorneys and are not regulated by a U.S. state bar association.

02. Should I Choose a U.S. Immigration Lawyer or an Immigration Consulting Firm?

The difference is significant. A licensed immigration attorney has graduated from law school, passed the bar examination, and is required to follow a strict code of professional ethics in order to best represent their clients. An immigration consultant or agent is not licensed and is not bound by the same professional responsibility rules as an attorney. Because attorneys are regulated by a bar association, there is an established standard that protects clients if problems arise. This accountability matters – especially for Vietnamese and Filipino applicants navigating a complex U.S. immigration process from abroad.

03. What U.S. Immigration Pathways Are Available for Vietnamese and Filipino Nationals?

Vietnamese and Filipino nationals can pursue U.S. permanent residence through several pathways depending on their circumstances:

CR-1/IR-1 visa for spouses of U.S. citizens
K-1 fiancé(e) visa for fiancé(e)s of U.S. citizens
EB-5 investor visa starting from US$800,000
EB-3 other worker visa through employer sponsorship
L-1A intra-company transfer visa for executives and managers

Our licensed U.S. immigration attorneys will advise on the most appropriate pathway based on your specific situation – whether you are applying from Vietnam or the Philippines.

04. How Much Does a U.S. Immigration Lawyer at Enterline and Partners Cost?

Legal fees depend on the complexity of each case and will be discussed in detail during the consultation. We are 100% transparent about costs before we begin. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with our U.S. immigration attorneys at our Ho Chi Minh City or Manila office.

05. Does the Firm Guarantee That My Case Will Be Approved?

As licensed attorneys, we cannot guarantee any specific outcome because all final decisions rest with USCIS and U.S. consular officers. What we can guarantee is that we will work diligently and use our full expertise to represent your case as effectively as possible – whether your interview takes place at the U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City or the U.S. Embassy in Manila.

05. How Long Does the U.S. Immigration Process Take?

Processing times depend on the visa category. As general guidance:

K-1 fiancé(e) visa: approximately 9-18 months
CR-1/IR-1 spousal visa: approximately 12-24 months
EB-5 investor visa: 2-5 years depending on visa availability
EB-3 other worker visa: approximately 5-6 years due to worldwide demand

Our team supports clients in Vietnam and the Philippines in preparing complete, accurate petitions from the start – to avoid unnecessary delays at USCIS or at the consulate level.