Quick Answer Summary Question Answer Can you extend a U.S. visa? Partially — you cannot extend the visa stamp in your passport, but you can extend your authorized stay What are you actually extending? Your authorized period of stay as recorded on your I-94 record What form is needed? Form
On April 8, 2019, USCIS Director L. Francis Cissna sent a letter to Senator Grassley (R-IA) and Senator Leahy (D-VT) regarding the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Modernization Rule (RIN 1615-AC07). Among other things, Director Cissna indicated in the letter that “DHS is dedicated to ensuring expeditious implementation of the rule,
Important note: This article provides general legal information based on the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). It is not medical advice. Individual cases may differ depending on health status, visa type and current CDC guidelines. If you are concerned about how a health condition may affect your visa application,
While the consular officer has the authority to ask a very broad range of questions, here is a list of 20 possible questions that may come up. Why are you traveling to the U.S.? Do you have any relatives in the U.S.? Have you ever applied for a U.S. visa
Quick Summary: K-1 Fiance Visa Question Answer What is the K-1 visa? A nonimmigrant visa for the foreign national fiance of a U.S. citizen Who can sponsor it? Only U.S. citizens (not lawful permanent residents) Primary form? Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiance In-person meeting requirement? Both parties must have
Quick Summary: The 3 Key Visa EB-5 Entities Term Full Name Primary Role NCE New Commercial Enterprise Receives investment capital from EB-5 investors; the entity the investor directly invests in JCE Job-Creating Entity Actually deploys the capital and is responsible for creating at least 10 qualifying jobs AJCE Affiliated Job-Creating
The United States Department of State (“DOS”) has announced that it will freeze immigrant visa processing for seventy-five (75) countries citing concerns that citizens from those countries might become a public charge and require government financial assistance upon entering the United States. The directive instructs DOS consular officers to pause
Understanding who qualifies as an Immediate Relative under U.S. Immigration Law is essential for families seeking to reunite in the United States efficiently and without undue delay. At Enterline and Partners, our experienced U.S. immigration attorneys guide clients through this specialized area of immigration law with a personalized approach. What
Quick Summary: Checking Your U.S. Visa Interview Schedule Question Answer Where to schedule a nonimmigrant visa interview? USTravelDocs.com after paying the MRV fee and completing Form DS-160 Where to check immigrant visa case status? ceac.state.gov using NVC case number and invoice ID NVC case number format for HCMC? HCMxxxxxxxxxx NVC
Understanding what is a proxy marriage has become increasingly important for couples separated by international borders seeking options to formalize their relationship and pursue U.S. immigration benefits. A proxy marriage refers to a legally recognized marriage ceremony in which one or both parties are not physically present at the time
On December 10, 2025, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) released a Form I-140G, Immigrant Petition for the Gold Card Program (“Form I-140G”) and instructions for the new U.S. “Gold Card” immigration program. The program was (presumably) created by Executive Order of President Trump on September 19, 2025. The
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