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USCIS Scheduled to Increase Family-Based Immigrant and Naturalization Application Filing Fees

January 16, 2020

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has proposed to increase its filing fees for family-based immigrant visas and naturalization applications in 2020. Below are examples of the proposed fee increases. Spouse and Family-Based Immigrant Visas: Filing fees are scheduled to increase a nominal 3.74 percent from US$535 to US$550.

CBP Pilot Program to Assess DNA Collection Samples

January 15, 2020

United States Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) has commenced a 90-day small scale pilot program aimed at collecting DNA samples from certain individuals who are currently in federal custody within the Detroit Sector and the Eagle Pass Port of Entry in Southwestern Texas. The purpose of the pilot program according

How Long Do I Have to Wait for My EB-5 Petition to Be Approved?

January 6, 2020

Most of my clients ask me this question and there is a lot of confusion about the processing times visa waiting times. As a refresher, there is a 3-step process to obtaining lawful permanent residence in the U.S. via the EB-5 immigrant investor visa category. First, an investor files a

Immigrate to the United States if You Have Exceptional Ability in Science, Art or Business – The EB-2 visa

December 27, 2019

Are you a person with exceptional ability in science, art or business? Then you may qualify to immigrate to the United States and pursue a career in your area of expertise via the Employment Based Second Preference visa category, or EB-2 visa. To qualify as a person of exceptional ability

David Enterline Speaks at E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Seminar in Bien Hoa

December 24, 2019

David Enterline of Enterline and Partners Consulting spoke at an E-2 Treaty Investor seminar at the Mira Central Park Hotel in Bien Hoa on December 14, 2019. The E-2 Treaty Investor visa provides nonimmigrant visa status for a national of a country with which the United States maintains a treaty

A Poem for EB-5

February 18, 2023

U.S.-oriented, the goal of investment immigration EB-5 program is a choice of individuals, an opportunity to create a life of freedom Entrepreneurial development in this land, stepping towards success Infinite possibilities, the beauty of the future gradually unveiled An investment in exchange for a visa, achieving a win-win outcome A

The Visa Waiting Time for the Family-Based Fourth Preference Immigrant Visa Category

February 15, 2023

The U.S. immigration system provides several categories for individuals seeking to immigrate to the United States based on their familial relationships with U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. The fourth preference category (also known as the “F4” category) is for brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens. If you are the

Enterline and Partners Successfully Expedites Immigrant Visa for an Adopted Child with Direct Consular Filing at the U.S. Embassy in Manila

February 9, 2023

Enterline and Partners recently completed another successful Direct Consular Filing (“DCF”) of a Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative (“I-130” Petition) at the U.S. Embassy in Manila (“Embassy”). The client, a U.S. citizen and her adopted child approached our attorneys after reading about a previously successful DCF case. After scheduling

USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests Through March 2023

February 3, 2023

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) is extending certain COVID-19-related flexibilities through March 23, 2023. The flexibilities, which were initially scheduled to expire on January 24, 2023 were previously extended in March and October 2022 are to assist applicants, petitioners and requestors in being allocated additional time to

USCIS Extends Green Card Validity To 48 Months For EB-5 Investors And Married Conditional Permanent Residents

February 1, 2023

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) is extending the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as “Green Cards”) for petitioners who properly file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, or Form I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status for 48 months

The Public Charge Rule – A Summary from the American Immigration Lawyers Association

January 30, 2023

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