Can I apply for a visitor visa or student visa or enter the United States while my immigrant Petition or immigrant visa application is pending?

June 30, 2022

A nonimmigrant visa is for persons wanting to enter the U.S. for a temporary visit for a specific purpose, and who will return to their home country or country of residence when the purpose of their visit is finished. In most nonimmigrant visa categories, the person establishes and maintains what

David Enterline Speaks at Seminar in Hanoi, Vietnam in June

June 28, 2022

David Enterline was invited by American Venture Solutions Regional Center (AVS) to speak at its seminar in Hanoi City, Vietnam on June 11, 2022. The topics of the seminar were EB-5, E-2, and L-1 Visas to the United States. The focus of the seminar was the introduction of the new

Enterline and Co-Counsel Obtain Settlement With USCIS On Writ of Mandamus Action To Process I-829 Petitions

June 24, 2022

On March 4, 2022, Mr. Enterline of Enterline and Partners, working with co-counsel in the United States, helped file a complaint in Federal Court for multiple EB-5 investors waiting for action on their Form I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Residence Status (“I-829 Petition). The law suit

CDC Ends Requirement That International Air Travelers Show A Negative COVID Test

June 15, 2022

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) has ended the requirement that all air passengers, 2 years or older, traveling to the United States from a foreign country must present a negative COVID-19 test result from a sample taken no more than one day before departure, or provide

What is Domicile and How Does it Relate to the Affidavit of Support?

June 1, 2022

What does domicile mean for the I-864 Affidavit of Support? Domicile means the place where you have your principal residence in the United States and intend to keep it for the foreseeable future. It is a mandatory requirement for anyone filing Form I-864 as a sponsor. A U.S. citizen or

What Is A Form I-94? Understanding the U.S. Arrival/ Departure Records

February 6, 2026

Form I-94 is the official U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrival and departure record issued to nonimmigrant visitors when they enter the United States. It shows your admission number, visa class, entry date, and how long you are authorized to stay. Most I-94 records are now fully electronic and accessible

Age Determination For Children Of Alien Investors

February 4, 2026

In EB-5 investor visa applications, an investor’s unmarried children under 21 qualify as derivative beneficiaries and can obtain a green card alongside the principal investor. The critical question is how a child’s age is determined when processing takes years. The Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) allows certain time to be

Enterline and Partners Welcomes Ethan Phuc Le as Business Development Manager

February 2, 2026

Enterline and Partners (“EAP”) excited to announce that Ethan Phuc Le has joined the firm as Business Development Manager. Enterline and Partners is an American-owned immigration and investment consulting firm with offices in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and Manila, Philippines. Founded and managed by licensed U.S. immigration attorneys, the firm was established to

Form I-130 Checklist for Spouse: What Documents Are Needed in a Form I-130?

January 30, 2026

Filing a family based immigrant petition for a foreign spouse is one of the most commonly applied for U.S. immigration benefits. The Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative (“Form I-130”), filed with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) is used by U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (“Green

The Importance of the DS-160 Online Application When Applying for a U.S. Visa

January 23, 2026

The Importance of the DS-160 Online Application cannot be overstated for anyone applying for a U.S. nonimmigrant visa. Whether you are applying for a B-1/B-2 visitor visa; an F, M, or J student visa; or any temporary visa to the United States, the DS-160 is the foundation of your application

Affiliated Job-Creating Entity, Job-Creating Entity And New Commercial Enterprise In The RIA

January 20, 2026

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

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