Chinese and Indian EB-5 Investor Priority Dates Retrogress on the October Visa Bulletin; Vietnamese Remains Current

September 30, 2022

The U.S. Department of State (“DOS”) has published the October 2022 Visa Bulletin and the “Final Action Date” Priority Dates for Chinese and Indian EB-5 investors under the “5th Unreserved” visa category has retrogressed (moved backward in time). What is the Priority Date? Following the return of the Regional Center

Important Information for All Vietnam Visa Applicants Beginning October 3, 2022

September 15, 2022

Beginning October 3, 2022, all Vietnamese immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applicants whose passports were issued starting July 1, 2022 must include a Vietnam government endorsement page that states the place of birth. Visa applicants who do not have an endorsement page will not be permitted to attend their visa interviews

Enterline files Form I-526E and Enters the New Era of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program

September 13, 2022

September 8, 2022 began a new era for Enterline and Partners in the EB-5 immigrant Investor Program as Managing Partner David Enterline filed a Form I-526E “Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor” for an EB-5 immigrant investor seeking lawful permanent residence under the EB-5 immigrant visa category. The investor, a

Can Pregnant Women Travel to the United States?

September 2, 2022

Following the Department of State’s amended regulations addressing birth tourism in January 2020, questions continue to be raised whether a pregnant woman may travel to the U.S. on a valid B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa for the sole purpose of giving birth regardless of whether she was issued the B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa

Settlement Agreement Confirms EB-5 Regional Center Program and Investors Can Move Forward

August 31, 2022

On August 25, 2022 a settlement was reached in two cases between multiple plaintiffs against the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) that re-authorized previously approved regional centers which USCIS had deauthorized following the enactment of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act in March 2022. The settlement agrees to

Administrative Stay Order Issued Against Parole in Place Applications

August 29, 2024

Following litigation filed against the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”), a federal judge has granted the Plaintiff, the State of Texas and fifteen (15) other U.S. states, an administrative stay against Parole in Place application approvals under Keeping Families Together for at least fourteen (14) days. While this order is

The U.S. Consulate In Ho Chi Minh City Begins Business Visa Facilitation Pilot Program (BVFPP)

August 8, 2024

The U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City has implemented the Business Visa Facilitation Pilot Program (BVFPP). The program is designed to facilitate American companies who want to send Vietnamese employees to the U.S. for business purposes. The program allows those companies to register with the U.S. Consulate in advance

Enterline and Partners Consulting Celebrates American Independence Day at the American Chamber of Commerce Picnic

August 1, 2024

Enterline and Partners Consulting recently took part in a vibrant celebration of the July 4th American Independence Day as a proud sponsor of the annual picnic organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The event, held on June 29th, brought together a diverse community

What’s the Difference Between a Proxy Marriage and an Online Marriage for Immigration Purposes?

July 29, 2024

A proxy marriage and an online marriage are distinct types of marital arrangements that cater to different needs and circumstances. For immigration purposes, there are unique differences which between the two that if not properly addressed, could result in either a denial by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

USCIS Will Begin Accepting Parole-in-Place Applications on August 19, 2024

July 24, 2024

Following the June 18, 2024 announcement of Parole-in-Place, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) will begin accepting applications beginning August 19, 2024. Applications filed prior to August 19 will be rejected. In order to be considered for Parole-in-Place, which is approved on a case-by-case basis, an applicant must have

How Does a Country Qualify for the United States Visa Waiver Program (ESTA)?

July 19, 2024

The U.S. Visa Waiver Program (“VWP”), Electronic System for Travel Authorization (“ESTA”) is a program of the United States government created to facilitate visa-free travel for eligible citizens from participating countries This program is commonly referred to as ESTA by the general public. A country qualifying for the VWP allows

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