On April 12, 2022 the United States Department of State (“DOS”) posted this notice on its website: “On March 15, 2022, President Biden signed (the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (“Act”)), that made changes to the EB-5 program, authorized a new EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Center Program, and directed
David Enterline of Enterline and Partners was recognized by IIUSA as having obtained I-829 approvals for his EB-5 immigrant investor clients in 2020 and 2021. David will be recognized along with a select group of EB-5 Regional Centers and experienced EB-5 attorneys successfully assisting their investors and clients. The award
One way immigrant visa applicants may be eligible for a waiver of a refused immigrant visa is to file a Form I-601 Waiver of Inadmissibility through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) and demonstrate that they have a qualifying U.S. relative (spouse or child) and who would suffer “extreme
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has posted several alerts on its EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program webpage updating the public on the status of Form I-526 and Form I-829 Petitions. The alerts read: “Alert: We will continue to adjudicate Form I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has updated guidance in its USCIS Policy Manual to address the documentation that E and L nonimmigrant spouses may use as evidence of employment authorization based on their nonimmigrant status. On November 12, 2021, the USCIS issued a policy announcement to clarify that it
Following litigation filed against the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”), a federal judge has granted the Plaintiff, the State of Texas and fifteen (15) other U.S. states, an administrative stay against Parole in Place application approvals under Keeping Families Together for at least fourteen (14) days. While this order is
The U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City has implemented the Business Visa Facilitation Pilot Program (BVFPP). The program is designed to facilitate American companies who want to send Vietnamese employees to the U.S. for business purposes. The program allows those companies to register with the U.S. Consulate in advance
Enterline and Partners Consulting recently took part in a vibrant celebration of the July 4th American Independence Day as a proud sponsor of the annual picnic organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The event, held on June 29th, brought together a diverse community
A proxy marriage and an online marriage are distinct types of marital arrangements that cater to different needs and circumstances. For immigration purposes, there are unique differences which between the two that if not properly addressed, could result in either a denial by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
Following the June 18, 2024 announcement of Parole-in-Place, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) will begin accepting applications beginning August 19, 2024. Applications filed prior to August 19 will be rejected. In order to be considered for Parole-in-Place, which is approved on a case-by-case basis, an applicant must have
The U.S. Visa Waiver Program (“VWP”), Electronic System for Travel Authorization (“ESTA”) is a program of the United States government created to facilitate visa-free travel for eligible citizens from participating countries This program is commonly referred to as ESTA by the general public. A country qualifying for the VWP allows
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