Know Your Rights: What to Do if You Are Detained at a U.S. Port of Entry (for Lawful Permanent Residents)

April 24, 2026

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

What Questions Will the U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City Ask My Vietnamese Fiancé(e)?

April 22, 2026

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,

Establishment Of An EB-5 Regional Center

April 16, 2026

The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (“RIA”) introduced significant changes to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, including changes to the establishment and oversight of Regional Centers. A Regional Center’s establishment represents a strategic effort to stimulate economic growth by drawing in foreign investment and generating employment opportunities within

Step-by-Step Guide to the K-1 Fiance(é) Visa Process

April 9, 2026

Applying for a K-1 fiancé(e) visa involves multiple government agencies, including United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”), the National Visa Center (“NVC”), and the appropriate U.S. Embassy or Consulate. As a result, the process requires careful coordination at each stage. If you are researching how to apply for a

F4 Visa Bulletin Update: Waiting Time for Family-Based Sibling Immigration

April 3, 2026

The U.S. immigration system provides a specific pathway for U.S. citizens to sponsor their siblings for lawful permanent residency (“Green Card.”) The Family-Based Fourth Preference (F4) category is dedicated to the brothers and sisters of adult U.S. citizens ages twenty-one (21) and above. While this is a popular route for

Immigrate to the United States if You Have Exceptional Ability in Science, Art or Business – The EB-2 visa

December 27, 2019

Are you a person with exceptional ability in science, art or business? Then you may qualify to immigrate to the United States and pursue a career in your area of expertise via the Employment Based Second Preference visa category, or EB-2 visa. To qualify as a person of exceptional ability

David Enterline Speaks at E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Seminar in Bien Hoa

December 24, 2019

David Enterline of Enterline and Partners Consulting spoke at an E-2 Treaty Investor seminar at the Mira Central Park Hotel in Bien Hoa on December 14, 2019. The E-2 Treaty Investor visa provides nonimmigrant visa status for a national of a country with which the United States maintains a treaty

David Enterline speaks at Global Migration and Wealth Management, East Asia, Conference in Hong Kong

December 6, 2019

David Enterline spoke at the Global Migration and Wealth Management, East Asia Conference in Hong Kong November 4th and 5th, 2019. David was the discussion leader on the panel Evaluating the US investment landscape and its appeal to Chinese investors which focused on issues relevant to Chinese investors seeking to

David Enterline’s Thought Leadership Comments on the Investment Immigration Industry

December 5, 2019

As part of the GMWM East Asia event, organizers requested insight from its distinguished speakers on various Thought Leadership topics. The comments below were provided by David Enterline of Enterline and Partners. 1. In one sentence, how would you describe the state of the investment immigration industry today? The

USCIS Premium Processing Fees Slight Increase as of December 2, 2019

December 4, 2019

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has increased its premium processing fees for Forms I-129 Petition for Nonimmigrant Workers andI-140 Petition for Immigrant Workers on December 2, 2019. The slight increase, from US$1410 to US$1440 was previously reported at USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Filing Fees for Forms

EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Extension

November 28, 2019

As has become the norm, the U.S. Congress passed a short-term continuing resolution (“CR”) funding the U.S. federal government through December 20, 2019, while at the same time extending 29 other programs including the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. The President signed the CR shortly thereafter. Also known as the EB-5

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