Enterline and Partners attorneys David Enterline and Ryan Barshop recently spoke at the 2026 American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”), Asia Pacific Chapter (“APAC”) 14th Annual Conference in New Delhi, India. David Enterline joined the EB-5 Panel “The Future of EB-5 – Trends and Insights for Investors,” together with Ian Scott,
A B-1 domestic employee visa permits certain foreign domestic workers to temporarily accompany their employer to the United States to manage household or other domestic services. The visa is narrowly defined and carefully regulated. It applies only when there is an established employment relationship and when the employer’s stay in
Concurrent filing of a Visa EB-5 and Form I-485 is a mechanism introduced by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA) that allows qualifying EB-5 investors who are lawfully present in the United States to file Form I-526E and Form I-485 at the same time. Concurrent Filing in
Stressed or worried about an expiring U.S. visa? Many Vietnamese visa applicants qualify for a new U.S. visa by mail through the interview waiver program without having to undergo an in-person interview. The renewal process involves strict requirements, detailed forms, and zero tolerance for errors. Because even small mistakes can
United States government posts have frequently listed Vietnamese citizens’names on government documents incorrectly such as on visas and Form I-551 (“Green Cards”.) This often happens because Vietnamese passports list names in the order of last name (or “family name” or “surname”) followed by the middle name and then the first
When evaluating whether an EB-5 investment meets the requirement that an investor create at least 10 jobs for qualified U.S. workers, there is now more guidance under the RIA than before. In general, an investment in a business sponsored by a Regional Center does not require all qualifying jobs come
David Enterline, Managing Partner of Enterline and Partners Consulting was recognized by IIUSA, the preeminent EB-5 trade association in the United States, for successfully assisting EB-5 immigrant investor clients in obtaining approvals of Form I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status during the year 2025. David
When researching U.S. family visa application options to the U.S., some couples may inquire on what the K-3 visa is and whether it is the fastest U.S. visa for family members based on marriage. Defining the K-3 Visa A K-3 visa is a non-immigrant visa issued to a foreign spouse
The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (“RIA”) establishes priority processing for rural areas, ensuring that Form I-526/I-526E Petitions (“Petitions”) filed for business or projects in these areas are expedited. Under this provision, Petitions for EB-5 investments in rural areas shall be prioritized in processing and adjudication, allowing investors
Updated for 2025: Heightened Enforcement at Ports of Entry Like all international travelers, lawful permanent residents (LPRs)—also known as Green Card holders—are subject to inspection by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) when arriving at an airport or land port of entry. While LPRs enjoy greater rights than nonimmigrants when
When your Vietnamese fiancé(e) (“fiance’) undergoes his/ her interview at the U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, the consular officer’s primary goal is to determine if your relationship is genuine and bona fide. While the exact K-1 visa interview questions vary based on the specific details of your case,
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