Before an EB-5 immigrant investor files a Form I-526E Petition for classification based on an investment in a Regional Center sponsors investment, the Regional Center must first file an application with the Secretary of Homeland Security (Form I-956F) for each particular investment offering in an associated New Commercial Enterprise (“NCE”). The Form I-956F application must provide comprehensive information regarding the proposed investment, its projected job creation, offering documents, potential risks, and compliance with applicable securities laws. Business Plan and Economic Analysis The Form I-956F application must include a comprehensive business plan for a specific capital investment project. In addition, the Regional Center must provide a credible economic analysis regarding estimated job creation, based on methodologies that are economically and statistically valid and transparent. The Form I-956F application must also include any documents that are required by law to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Securities
Applying for a U.S. visa is not always difficult, but it can be easily underestimated. Many problems do not come from one major issue alone. They sometimes come from small mistakes that affect how the visa application is reviewed such as missing documents, inconsistent answers, the wrong visa category, or poor interview preparation. For visa applicants in Vietnam and the Philippines, these issues can be especially frustrating because many cases involve long-distance relationships, family sponsorship, prior travel history, financial records and consular interviews. Whether you are applying for a B-1/B-2 visitor visa (i.e. tourist visa), F-1 student visa, K-1 fiance(é) visa, CR-1 spousal visa or another U.S. immigration benefit, the underlying goal is to present a clear, accurate and complete case from the beginning. At Enterline and Partners, our U.S. immigration attorneys help visa applicants identify potential issues before filing. This guide explains the top mistakes when applying for a
On August 21, 2026, the United States Department of State (“DOS”) suspended many immigrant visa processing at Embassies and Consulates worldwide. As a result of the pause, many immigrant visa applicants (including K-1 fiancé visa applicants) have had their interviews cancelled. Immigrant visa applicants whose cases are currently undergoing processing, including those who were subject to 221(g) administrative review, have also had their cases placed on while DOS is providing additional training to consular officers concerning public charge inadmissibility. Although the suspension is temporary, DOS has not announced a specific date of when immigrant visa interviews and processing will resume. In addition, the suspension is impacting only applicants who are consular processing at the respective Embassy or Consulate. Immigrant visa applicants whose cases are still pending or processing with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service or the National Visa Center are not affected by the current situation. Enterline and
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