Enterline and Partners attorneys David Enterline and Ryan Barshop recently spoke at the 2026 American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”), Asia Pacific Chapter (“APAC”) 14th Annual Conference in New Delhi, India. David Enterline joined the EB-5 Panel “The Future of EB-5 – Trends and Insights for Investors,” together with Ian Scott,
A B-1 domestic employee visa permits certain foreign domestic workers to temporarily accompany their employer to the United States to manage household or other domestic services. The visa is narrowly defined and carefully regulated. It applies only when there is an established employment relationship and when the employer’s stay in
Concurrent filing of a Visa EB-5 and Form I-485 is a mechanism introduced by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA) that allows qualifying EB-5 investors who are lawfully present in the United States to file Form I-526E and Form I-485 at the same time. Concurrent Filing in
Stressed or worried about an expiring U.S. visa? Many Vietnamese visa applicants qualify for a new U.S. visa by mail through the interview waiver program without having to undergo an in-person interview. The renewal process involves strict requirements, detailed forms, and zero tolerance for errors. Because even small mistakes can
United States government posts have frequently listed Vietnamese citizens’names on government documents incorrectly such as on visas and Form I-551 (“Green Cards”.) This often happens because Vietnamese passports list names in the order of last name (or “family name” or “surname”) followed by the middle name and then the first
CR-1 Visa: Eligibility, Process, Costs, and Timeline Explained When couples begin exploring U.S. immigration options, one of the first questions that often comes up is “What is a CR1 visa?” The CR1 is a U.S. immigrant spouse visa that grants conditional permanent residency (“Green Card”) to foreign spouses married to
The Reauthorization and Stability section of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (“RIA”) focuses on the continuation and enhancement of the EB-5 Regional Center Program, which had previously lapsed in 2021. The Regional Center Program is a part of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program passed by the U.S.
In family-based immigration cases, a central component of this process is the Form I-864, Affidavit of Support (“I-864”). This legally binding contract is required to demonstrate that the intending immigrant (the “Beneficiary”) has adequate financial support from the sponsoring family member (the “Sponsor”) through income and/or assets, and therefore the
The United States continues to be a top destination for individuals seeking world-class healthcare, top-tier education, and a stable environment for business and investment. For many individuals and families, investment-based immigration offers a convenient opportunity to secure lawful permanent residency in the United States. Among the various investment-based immigration options,
When people think of U.S. immigration, the first thing that comes to mind oftentimes is Lawful Permanent Residence (“Green Card.”) However, the journey to permanent residency is not a one-size-fits-all road. The Green Card system can be divided into several visa categories, each with its own purpose, requirements, and process.
Following the United States Department of State (“DOS”) updated policy requiring immigrant visa applicants to apply for their immigrant visas at Consulates in their place of residence or country of nationality, DOS now also requires nonimmigrant visa applicants to apply in their country of residence or nationality. According to DOS,
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