Trump’s Amended Immigration Ban Exempts Children of U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents

June 29, 2020

Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s June 22nd proclamation amending a previous Executive Order (“EO”) restricting immigration to certain immigrant and non-immigrant visa applicants, an exemption has been granted to children of U.S. citizens and permanent residents. The previous EO issued on April 22nd formally known as the “Proclamation Suspending Entry

Actions to Take When a Client’s I-526 Petition Enters Processing Limbo

June 24, 2020

EB-5 investors and projects continue to contend with lengthy delays in the processing of I-526 Petitions. Average processing times have steadily increased over the past few years, in stark contrast to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) new Investor Program Office (“IPO”) statements that it would reverse the trend

Trump Extends Immigration Ban to Certain Non-Immigrant Visa Applicants

June 23, 2020

President Donald Trump today amended a previously signed executive order (EO) to expand the current immigration ban to include certain nonimmigrant visa applicants. The updated EO, formally titled “Proclamation Suspending the Entry of Immigrants Who Pose Risks to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak,”

Announcement: U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City Scheduled to Resume Limited Immigrant Visa Interviews on June 29

June 19, 2020

The U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City has announced that starting on June 29, limited immigrant visa interviews will resume following a three-month suspension as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Immigrant visa interviews will be restricted to applicants who were initially scheduled for an interview in March, April

The Writ of Mandamus for EB-5 Immigrant Investors

June 16, 2020

U.S. Immigration Consultation 2025 | Process, Costs & Popular Visa Types

November 20, 2025

Starting the journey toward living in the United States often begins with a consultation session with a U.S. immigration lawyer. Some people immigrate through marriage, others through family, investment, or employment visa categories. In many cases, however, the rules and paperwork may feel overwhelming. With frequent updates to forms, fees,

Rural Area In The RIA

November 19, 2025

In the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (“RIA”), the term “rural area” is used to identify locations that are eligible for the lower investment threshold of US$800,000 rather than the base investment amount of US$1,050,000. It is designed to promote investment in infrastructure, development, and economic growth in

What is a Form I-130A?

November 15, 2025

A Form I-130A, Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary, is required in every marriage-based Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative (“Form I-130”). The supplemental form is submitted with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) at the time of filing the Form I-130 which contains important background details about the

DHS Ends Automatic EAD Extensions, Emphasizing Vetting and Security

November 12, 2025

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) has announced an interim final rule that will significantly change how Employment Authorization Documents (“EADs”) are renewed. Effective October 30, 2025, foreign nationals filing for EAD renewal will no longer receive automatic extensions while their applications are pending—except in limited cases provided by

What is a Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record?

October 31, 2025

If you are applying for lawful permanent residency (“Green Card”) from within the United States, you have to submit Form I-693, which is a medical exam and vaccination record completed by a specific doctor. Submitting this form shows that you are eligible for a Green Card based on health reasons.

Vietnamese Passport Name Order: Common Issues with U.S. Immigration Documents

October 29, 2025

Many Vietnamese citizens face challenges when their names are listed incorrectly on U.S. immigration documents such as visas and Green Cards. This often happens because the naming style also known as the Vietnamese passport name order follows the format: Given/ Surname name → Middle name → Given name, which differs

The Importance of the DS-160 Online Application When Applying for a U.S. Visa

Affiliated Job-Creating Entity, Job-Creating Entity And New Commercial Enterprise In The RIA

DOS to Suspend Immigrant Visa Applications from Seventy-Five Countries. Philippines and Vietnam Not Included in the Suspension

What is an Immediate Relative Under U.S. Immigration Law?

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Form I-130 Checklist for Spouse: What Documents Are Needed in a Form I-130?

The Importance of the DS-160 Online Application When Applying for a U.S. Visa

Affiliated Job-Creating Entity, Job-Creating Entity And New Commercial Enterprise In The RIA

DOS to Suspend Immigrant Visa Applications from Seventy-Five Countries. Philippines and Vietnam Not Included in the Suspension

What is an Immediate Relative Under U.S. Immigration Law?