Section 203(h) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(h)) was amended by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (“RIA”) to clarify how in some instances the age of children of investors is determined during participation in the EB-5 program. Under the RIA and the amendment to
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
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 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
A number of key terms are defined EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (“RIA”). Herein we explain the terms “Affiliated Job-Creating Entity,” “Job-Creating Entity,” and “New Commercial Enterprise.” Understanding these definitions is essential for both investors and businesses involved in the EB-5 program. 1. New Commercial Enterprise A New
On July 4, 2025, U.S. President Trump signed into law a Reconciliation Bill passed by both houses of Congress. Among many U.S. immigration-related provisions, the Bill includes new fees for various immigration-related applications. In most cases, these fees are in addition to existing fees. The fees listed are minimum fees that
For individuals seeking lawful permanent residency while remaining in the United States, the Adjustment of Status (AOS) process offers a pathway to obtain a Green Card without leaving the country. In family-based immigration scenarios, a pivotal element of this process is the Form I-864, Affidavit of Support (“Form I-864”). This
Congratulations to Enterline and Partners’ David Enterline who has reached a 30 year anniversary of first becoming an American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”) member. AILA is the 16,000+ association of U.S. and international lawyers who practice U.S. immigration law. During his membership, David has been active as a member in
Enterline and Partners is pleased to announce that our attorneys have successfully represented another client with Direct Consular Filing (“DCF”) of an I-130 Petition for Alien Relative (“I-130 Petition”) at the U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City (“Consulate.”) Our clients, a U.S. citizen and Vietnamese citizen, approached us after
The United States Supreme Court has given President Donald Trump’s Executive Order (“EO”) curbing birthright citizenship a partial victory. The ruling does not impact “Birthright Citizenship” but rather restricts district court judges from issuing nation-wide (or “universal”) injunctions against Executive Orders. In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court held that
For immigrants to the United States, the Form I-864, Affidavit of Support (“Form I-864”), is a critical part of the family-based immigration process. It is a legally enforceable contract in which a sponsor agrees to financially support the intended immigrant, helping ensure that the immigrant does not rely on certain
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