Having an immigrant petition approved by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) is an important milestone, but for many applicants living outside the United States, it is not the end of the immigration process. Following USCIS approval, the case moves to the National Visa Center (“NVC”) which is
Under the EB-5 Regional Center Program, once a business plan and investment offering have been approved, the approval not only affects the Regional Center itself but is also to the subsequent Form I-526E Petitions (“Petitions”) filed by EB-5 investors participating in the same offering. The RIA addresses the binding effect
Completing your immigrant or K-1 fiancé(e) visa interview at the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City is an important step in the immigration process. However, you may still need to complete additional steps before you can travel to the United States. Some visa applicants leave the interview knowing
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”).
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
How to Check Your U.S. Visa Interview Schedule on CEAC If you need to check US visa interview schedule status, you’re applying through either the U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City or the U.S. Embassy in Manila – and getting this step right matters. This guide walks you through
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
The term “affiliated job-creating entity” is an important term of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (“RIA”). Under the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, foreign investors who participate make an investment in a new business that employs U.S. workers and can obtain lawful permanent residence in the United States.
For individuals looking to build a future in the United States, investment immigration is a viable option for some. Through a U.S. investment visa, foreign nationals can pursue lawful permanent residence (“Green Card”) by investing capital into U.S. businesses that creates jobs and contributes to the growth of the American
For many family-based immigrants applying for a Green Card, a key step in the process is the submission of Form I-864, Affidavit of Support (“I-864”). This is a legally binding contract in which the sponsoring family member (“Sponsor”) agrees to financially support the intending immigrant (“Beneficiary”). However, in some cases,
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