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
Quick Summary: The 3 Key Visa EB-5 Entities Term Full Name Primary Role NCE New Commercial Enterprise Receives investment capital from EB-5 investors; the entity the investor directly invests in JCE Job-Creating Entity Actually deploys the capital and is responsible for creating at least 10 qualifying jobs AJCE Affiliated Job-Creating
The United States Department of State (“DOS”) has announced that it will freeze immigrant visa processing for seventy-five (75) countries citing concerns that citizens from those countries might become a public charge and require government financial assistance upon entering the United States. The directive instructs DOS consular officers to pause
Understanding who qualifies as an Immediate Relative under U.S. Immigration Law is essential for families seeking to reunite in the United States efficiently and without undue delay. At Enterline and Partners, our experienced U.S. immigration attorneys guide clients through this specialized area of immigration law with a personalized approach. What
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
On August 21, 2026, the United States Department of State (“DOS”) suspended many immigrant visa processing at Embassies and Consulates worldwide. As a result of the pause, many immigrant visa applicants (including K-1 fiancé visa applicants) have had their interviews cancelled. Immigrant visa applicants whose cases are currently undergoing processing,
The United States Department of State (“DOS”) has released a fact sheet on establishing a new Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force (“Task Force”) that reviews nonimmigrant visa holders activities specifically to identify those who have engaged in birth tourism and to revoke visas for those who engage or facilitate in
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