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
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
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
Effective March 30, 2026, all K-1 fiancé(e) visa applicants will be subjected to the Department of State (“DOS”) online vetting process. As part of the interview process at the Embassy or Consulate, those applying for a K-1 visa will be required to adjust their social media settings to “public” or
The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (“RIA”) reauthorized and reformed the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, a U.S. immigration program that offers foreign nationals a pathway to U.S. permanent residency through investment in American businesses that create jobs. A significant component of this program is the EB-5 Immigrant Investor
The final action dates for the I5 and R5 categories have been listed as “Unavailable” in the Department of State visa bulletin for October 2019. This is because the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is currently set to expire on September 30, 2019. The C5 and T5 categories remain with published
Enterline and Partners’ David Enterline received a certificate from McKenzie Penton and Lee Li of Invest in the USA (IIUSA) at its Global Banquet Series in Taipei, Taiwan on September 10, 2019. IIUSA is the national membership-based industry trade association for the EB-5 Regional Center Program. Its members are responsible
David Enterline and Ryan Barshop recently presented at an EB-5 seminar with AIMS Relocation and Immigration Specialist at the company’s Manila, Philippines office. AIMS, a Singapore-headquartered company is dedicated to supporting individuals and companies for all of their migration and relocation needs. Founded in Singapore in November 2006, AIMS currently
U.S. B-1/ B-2 visa validity is dependent on what kind of passport a person is holding. Currently, there are 38 countries whose citizens may enter the United States visa free. All other nationalities are required to obtain a visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad. Citizens of some countries
While non-immigrant visa applicants have been required to disclose social media handles on their DS-160 Online Application since June 2019, certain visa holders such as those entering the United States on B-1/ B-2 visitor visas and F-1 student visas have reported an increased number of entry refusals because of other
Citizens of 38 countries who are eligible to travel to the United States for up to 90 days under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) are now required to obtain a visa at a US Embassy or Consulate abroad if they have visited the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK or
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