USCIS Updates its Policy to Automatically Extend Green Cards for Naturalization Applicants

December 15, 2022

Effective December 12, 2022, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) updated the USCIS Policy Manual to allow it to automatically extend the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (commonly called “Green Cards”) for lawful permanent residents who have applied for naturalization to become U.S. citizens. This update is expected to

David Enterline Speaks at EB-5 Seminar in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in November 2022

December 12, 2022

David Enterline was again invited by American Venture Solutions Regional Center (AVS) to speak at its latest seminar in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on November 20, 2022. Mr. Enterline discussed the provisions of EB-5 law as a result of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 that was

Changing Immigrant and K-1 Visa Processing Venues for LGBT Applicants

December 5, 2022

The United States Department of State (“DOS”) in coordination with the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Department of State Liaison Committee (“AILA DOS Liaison”) recently published an advisory on changing venues for immigrant and K-1 visa processing for LGBT (Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender) applicants. Since the United States Supreme Court issued

Petition and Application Filing Tips from USCIS

November 22, 2022

When Are Original Documents Required? USCIS generally does not require original documents and recommends submitting copies. Original documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, driver’s licenses, passports and naturalization certificates should only be submitted when: Condition Details The filing instructions explicitly require originals The specific form’s filing instructions state that

Partial Investments in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program

October 31, 2022

The EB-5 immigrant investor regulations allow an investor to make a partial investment at the time of filing the Form I-526 and Form I-526E, Immigrant Petition by an Investor and to make the remaining investment at a later date. This is confirmed by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

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

July 19, 2024

Quick Summary: VWP and ESTA Question Answer What is the VWP? Visa Waiver Program, a bilateral program between the U.S. and qualifying countries What is ESTA? Electronic System for Travel Authorization, the online registration system for VWP citizens Who benefits? Citizens of the 42 VWP member countries How long can

Enterline and Partners Successfully Expedites Form I-130 Petition with Direct Consular Filing at the U.S. Embassy in Manila

July 16, 2024

Enterline and Partners is pleased to announce that our attorneys have successfully represented their clients through Direct Consular Filing (“DCF”) of a Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative (“I-130 Petition) at the U.S. Embassy in Manila (“Embassy’). Our clients, a U.S. citizen and a Philippines citizen, were seeking an alternative

What are the Vaccination Requirements for an Immigrant Visa?

July 5, 2024

Quick Summary: Vaccinations and U.S. Immigrant Visas Question Answer Are vaccinations required for a U.S. immigrant visa? Yes, this is a mandatory U.S. government requirement Who determines the vaccine list? CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) per ACIP recommendations Where are vaccines administered? At DOS-designated panel physician clinics Which

What is ESTA and How is it Used to Enter the United States

June 26, 2024

Quick Summary: ESTA and the Visa Waiver Program Question Answer What does ESTA stand for? Electronic System for Travel Authorization When was ESTA launched? 2009 Who can use ESTA? Citizens of 42 countries in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) How long can you stay in the U.S.? Maximum 90 days

What is the Parole-in-Place Announcement By President Biden?

June 24, 2024

On June 18, 2024, President Joe Biden announced a series of immigration actions by using an Executive Order (“EO”). The EO, formally known as Parole-in-Place, are designed to help certain undocumented aliens obtain lawful presence within the United States. It consists of the following: Spouses and children of U.S. citizens

David Enterline speaks at IIUSA EB-5 Conference in Atlanta Georgia

June 21, 2024

Enterline and Partners Managing Partner David Enterline attended the IIUSA 14th Annual EB-5 Industry Forum in Atlanta, Georgia in May and spoke on the panel “Investor Markets Overview: New Opportunities“. IIUSA is the national membership-based EB-5 industry association for EB-5 Regional Centers and other EB-5 stakeholders and professionals. Its members

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