USCIS Premium Processing 2026: Fees, Forms I-129, I-140, and Current Status

February 14, 2026

For employers and employees navigating the U.S. immigration system, time is often the most critical resource. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) Premium Processing Service allows petitioners to significantly accelerate the adjudication of certain forms, specifically Form I-129 (Nonimmigrant Worker) and Form I-140 (Immigrant Worker), for an additional

Where Should You Get Married? United States vs. Vietnam Immigration Paths

February 12, 2026

For many Vietnamese and American couples, marrying is an important decision. One important question is where to get married. Deciding where to marry can shape your immigration timeline, your ability to live together, and even whether your immigration case succeeds. Many couples face the same dilemmas. At Enterline and Partners,

What Is A Form I-94? Understanding the U.S. Arrival/ Departure Records

February 6, 2026

Following arrival in the United States, visitors (i.e. nonimmigrant visa holders, those from visa-free countries) are issued a Form I-94 which determines allocated length of stay. The Form I-94 used to be a paper form attached to the visitor’s passport. Now it is saved electronically on the Customs and Border

Age Determination For Children Of Alien Investors

February 4, 2026

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 Welcomes Ethan Phuc Le as Business Development Manager

February 2, 2026

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

What Company Relationships are Required for an L-1A Employee?

January 23, 2024

The L-1A visa is a non-immigrant visa category for multinational companies to transfer qualified employees from a foreign company to a U.S.-based office in an executive or managerial capacity. There are two key relationships that can exist between the foreign company and the U.S. company to qualify for an the

Lawful Permanent Residents and Other Foreign Nationals of the United States Must Always Update Their Address if They Move

January 16, 2024

In the United States, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records is crucial for individuals holding Lawful Permanent Resident status and those on nonimmigrant visas or in other status. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) requires that foreign nationals promptly update their address whenever they move. Importance of Address Updates: The

USCIS Announces Inflation Adjustment to Premium Processing Fees

January 5, 2024

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) will increase Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing filing fees. After leaving these fees unchanged for three (3) years, the charges for certain premium processing cases will increase from $1500 to $1685, $1750 to $1965, and $2500 to $2805, depending on the

DOS Extends Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waivers Through 2024

December 27, 2023

The United States Department of State (“DOS”) has consular officers’ authority to waive in-person interviews for certain nonimmigrant visas from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. The announcement, which was made on December 21, 2023 replaces the previous policy extending nonimmigrant visa waivers through December 31, 2023 and allows

White House Announces Pilot Program for H-1B Stateside Renewals

December 22, 2023

The White House has given the approval for a pilot program allowing a limited number of foreign nationals who are in the United States on H-1B nonimmigrant visas to renew their visas without having to leave the country. The United States Department of State indicated that the pilot program, RIN

Biden Issues Presidential Proclamation Suspending Entry to Individuals Engaged in Significant Corruption

December 20, 2023

On December 11, 2023, U.S. President Joseph Biden issued Proclamation 10685, Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Enabling Corruption (“Proclamation”). The Proclamation, which also includes immediate family members is intended to prevent individuals who engage in significant corruption from accessing the United States. The Proclamation, which is

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USCIS Premium Processing 2026: Fees, Forms I-129, I-140, and Current Status

Where Should You Get Married? United States vs. Vietnam Immigration Paths

What Is A Form I-94? Understanding the U.S. Arrival/ Departure Records

Age Determination For Children Of Alien Investors

Enterline and Partners Welcomes Ethan Phuc Le as Business Development Manager