Ryan Barshop Esq., Delivers Presentation at the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Annual Conference

June 24, 2019

Enterline and Partners Consulting Partner Ryan Barshop recently presented at the American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”) Annual Conference. The conference, which was held in Orlando, Florida from June 19th through June 22nd drew approximately 3500 attendees from all over the world. Mr. Barshop was joined by past AILA President, Dale

USCIS Will No Longer Accept I-407 at International Field Offices

June 20, 2019

Beginning July 1, USCIS will no longer accept Form I-407, Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status at international field offices by mail or in person. Individuals who wish to voluntarily record abandonment of their lawful permanent resident (LPR) status must submit Form I-407 via mail to: USCIS Eastern

India EB-5 Investors now subject to a waiting period for EB-5 visas on the DOS Visa Bulletin

June 19, 2019

As predicted, the U.S. Department of State now lists India on its July 2019 visa bulletin in the EB-5 visa category with a final action priority date of May 1, 2017. This should be no surprise to the industry as the Department of State has been advising for some months

Ryan Barshop Esq., to Speak at AILA Nationals in Orlando, Florida

June 18, 2019

Enterline and Partners Consulting Partner Ryan Barshop will be speaking at the American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida. The conference, which will be held from June 19- 22 will be attended by immigration lawyers from all over the world. Mr. Barshop is scheduled to speak on Saturday,

Immigrating to the United States as a person with Extraordinary Ability in the Sciences, Arts, Education, Business or Athletics

June 11, 2019

Those who are interested in obtaining U.S. permanent residence and green cards and have received national or international acclaim in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics may want to consider an EB-1A immigrant visa. An EB-1A immigrant visa, formally known as Employment-based First Preference immigrant visa category is a

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?