The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (“Act”) was passed by Congress and signed by President Biden on March 15, 2022. Most of the provisions of the Act will become effective 60 days from enactment, which will be the middle of May 2022. The Act includes many changes to
It is often misunderstood that those who enter the United States on a B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa and granted a 6 month stay are allowed to leave the United States, re-enter and be granted another 6 months upon re-arrival. While there may be reasons why this is acceptable, and many visitors
The doctrine of consular nonreviewability refers to visa decisions decided by consular officers at U.S. Embassies and Consulates cannot be appealed to courts within the United States. The doctrine applies very broadly to decisions made by consular officers whether they apply to foreign nationals who have been refused an immigrant
The Department of State (“DOS”) March 2022 visa bulletin continues to show EB-5 regional center visa categories (I5 and R5) unavailable (U) because the EB-5 regional center program remains expired. Read more: the regional center program (“Program”) having lapsed on June 30, 2021. Visas in non-regional center visa categories (C5
Quick Comparison: K-3 vs CR-1/IR-1 K-3 Visa CR-1/IR-1 Visa Visa type Nonimmigrant Immigrant Who qualifies Spouse of a U.S. citizen Spouse of a U.S. citizen (IR-1) or LPR (CR-1) Primary forms I-130 + I-129F I-130 Status upon entry Nonimmigrant; must file AOS after arriving Immigrant immediately; becomes LPR at port
Regional Centers participating in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor program are subject to ongoing compliance requirements designed to maintain transparency and accountability. These requirements include notifying the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) of significant organizational changes, maintaining records for a specified period, and cooperating with government audits. Understanding these obligations is
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has amended a previous policy during the Biden Administration which encouraged adjudicating officers to issue a Request for Evidence (“RFE”) before denying an immigration benefit even if the benefit being sought was filed incomplete, the requestor failed to demonstrate eligibility for the
Applying for a U.S. visa from Vietnam may seem straightforward when the forms are available online and the basic steps appear clear. However, the process may become difficult when there is a prior visa refusal, past marriage and name issues, missing documents or anything else that may require a closer
Marriage to a U.S. Citizen does not automatically grant a Vietnamese spouse the right to live permanently in the United States. Before a Vietnamese spouse can immigrate to the United States, the U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (“Petitioner”) must first establish the marital relationship, complete the required documentation and
Enterline and Partners was proud to be a sponsor of the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AmCham) 2026 Independence Day Celebration & Community Picnic, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States. Held on July 4, 2026, at The American School in Ho Chi Minh City,
For many Vietnamese families, the EB-5 “Immigrant Investor” visa is one of the most direct ways to pursue U.S. lawful permanent residence (“Green Card”). However, EB-5 is not simply a matter of investing money and receiving a Green Card. Instead, it is a highly regulated U.S. immigration visa category with
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