August 4, 2020

Announcement: Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks DOS and DHS from Implementing Public Charge Inadmissibility

A United States federal judge issued a nationwide injunction temporarily blocking the Department of State (“DOS”) and the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) from enforcing Public Charge inadmissibility in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Judge George McDaniels of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York issued the order due to significant changes since the United States Supreme Court handed the Trump Administration a legal victory in late January 2020 allowing DOS and DHS to implement Public Charge inadmissibility at the end of February 2020.

“As a direct result of the rule, immigrants are forced to make an impossible choice between jeopardizing public health and personal safety or their immigration status”, Judge McDaniels wrote.

The ruling was hailed by immigrant advocacy groups which have been renewing their efforts to block Public Charge inadmissibility as COVID-19 infection rates continue to increase throughout the United States.

The federal government is entitled to appeal Judge McDaniels’ order.

Visa applicants located in Vietnam, the Philippines and Taiwan and other countries in East and South East Asia who have questions on Public Charge inadmissibility may contact us at info@enterlinepartners.com and speak with a U.S. immigration attorney in Ho Chi Minh City, Manila and Taiwan.

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: COVID-19, DHS, DOS, Immigrant Visa, Public Charge, Trump, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Visa, Visa

Tags: COVID-19, DS-260 Immigrant Visa Application, Public Charge, Trump Administration, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Department of State (DOS), U.S. Visa

EB-5 Visa Processing Time: How Long Do I Have to Wait for Approval?

EB-5 Petition and Application Fees Reduced by Court Order

U.S. Immigration Consultation 2025 | Process, Costs & Popular Visa Types

Rural Area In The RIA

our services

contact us today for more information

Latest News

USCIS To Implements the 2025 Naturalization Civics Test

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has announced an update to its Policy Manual that re-introduces a modified version of the 2020 Civics Test—now called the 2025 Naturalization Civics Test. The update, once adopted, will apply to applications for naturalization (Form N-400 Application for Naturalization) filed on or after October 20, 2025, and aims to reinforce the importance of civic knowledge, assimilation into the U.S. society, an understanding of the Constitution, laws, and founding principles of the United States. Why This Change Matters Naturalization is the process by which lawful permanent residents become U.S. citizens—gaining full rights and responsibilities in American society. Under Section 312 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”), most applicants must demonstrate both proficiency in the English language and knowledge of U.S. civics and government. The USCIS notes that strengthening these requirements is part of its broader goal to ensure that new citizens are well-prepared

EB-5 Visa Processing Time: How Long Do I Have to Wait for Approval?

If you are applying for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa, one of the first questions you’ll ask is: “What is the EB-5 visa processing time?” The truth is, EB-5 processing times vary greatly depending on many factors, such as your nationality, the project you invest in, how the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) handles the Form I-526/I-526E Petition (“Petition”), and timing regarding the approval of Petitions, and timing regarding visa availability. On average, it can take 12 to 30 months for many Petitions to be approved, but the official USCIS posted times may show 2–4 years or longer. EB-5 Visa Process Overview There is a 3-step process to obtaining lawful permanent residence in the U.S. via the EB-5 immigrant investor visa category. First, an investor files a Form I-526 or Form I-526E Petition with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service. Once the Petition is approved, an investor

EB-5 Petition and Application Fees Reduced by Court Order

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”)_ has posted a notice on its website that on November 12, 2025, the United States District Court for the District of Colorado issued a decision in Moody v. Noem staying certain EB-5 related petition and application fees that were implemented by the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) in its 2024 fee increases. The Court determined that the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 precluded DHS from adjusting EB-5 program fees in the 2024 Fee Rule. Effective immediately and in accordance with the Court order, USCIS will accept the fees that were in effect until March 31, 2024. The USCIS has updated its Form G-1055 Fee Schedule to reflect the new fees. As a result of the Court ruling, EB-5 Investor Petitioners will only need to pay an I-526/I-526E Petition filing fee of US$3,675, and EB-5 Investor Petitioners who are filing Form

Announcement: Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks DOS and DHS from Implementing Public Charge Inadmissibility

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