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DOS Further Extends Non-Immigrant In-Person Interview Requirements

The United States Department of State (“DOS”) has announced a third extension authorizing consular officers to waive in-person interview requirements for individuals applying for a non-immigrant visa within the same category. The first extension, which expired on December 31, 2020, was further extended to March 31, 2021 and allowed for

DHS Announces End to Public Charge Litigation

The United States Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) has announced that the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) will no longer appeal judicial decisions invalidating or enforcing the 2019 Public Charge rule. Noting that litigating inadmissibility based on public charge is neither in the public interest or an efficient use of limited

Vietnam Investors Leap Forward Almost 2 Months on the April visa bulletin

Good news for Vietnam EB-5 Investors, as the “Final Action Date” priority date on the Department of State’s April visa bulletin leaped forward by almost two months, from October 22, 2017 to December 15, 2017.  The priority date indicates that any Vietnamese investors who filed their I-526 Petitions on or

What is a Form I-129F?

A Form I-129F is a Petition for Alien Fiance filed through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”). The form can only be filed by a U.S. citizen over the age of 21. Non-US citizens including Lawful Permanent Residents (i.e. Green Card Holders) are not able to petition their

What is Humantarian Reinstatement of an I-130 Petition?

When the petitioner of an I-130 Petition for Alien Relative  (“I-130 Petition”) dies, it typically has repercussions for the beneficiary(s) of that Petition. The fate of the Petition depends on the stage of where the Petition was at the time of the petitioner’s death. Before Petition Approval: If the petitioner

How Can I Expedite a Petition with USCIS?

Expediting a Petition (i.e. I-130 Petition for Alien Relative or I-129F Petition for Alien Fiancé or Fiancée) with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) can be challenging. There are limited circumstances in which USCIS may consider expediting a Petition that is currently undergoing processing at one of its

USCIS Issuing Five-Year Advance Parole to Applicants Who May Be Eligible for Five-Year EADs

American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”) members, of whom Enterline and Partners Consulting lawyers are  also members, have reported that the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has begun issuing five-year Advance Parole documents to applicants valid for five years.  This is apparently for individuals who are now eligible for

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