Before an EB-5 immigrant investor files a Form I-526E Petition for classification based on an investment in a Regional Center sponsors investment, the Regional Center must first file an application with the Secretary of Homeland Security (Form I-956F) for each particular investment offering in an associated New Commercial Enterprise (“NCE”).
Applying for a U.S. visa is not always difficult, but it can be easily underestimated. Many problems do not come from one major issue alone. They sometimes come from small mistakes that affect how the visa application is reviewed such as missing documents, inconsistent answers, the wrong visa category, or
On August 21, 2026, the United States Department of State (“DOS”) suspended many immigrant visa processing at Embassies and Consulates worldwide. As a result of the pause, many immigrant visa applicants (including K-1 fiancé visa applicants) have had their interviews cancelled. Immigrant visa applicants whose cases are currently undergoing processing,
The United States Department of State (“DOS”) has released a fact sheet on establishing a new Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force (“Task Force”) that reviews nonimmigrant visa holders activities specifically to identify those who have engaged in birth tourism and to revoke visas for those who engage or facilitate in
Regional Centers participating in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor program are subject to ongoing compliance requirements designed to maintain transparency and accountability. These requirements include notifying the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) of significant organizational changes, maintaining records for a specified period, and cooperating with government audits. Understanding these obligations is
David Enterline, Esq., of Enterline and Partners Consulting spoke at an EB-5 seminar at the Van Hoa Phat Hotel in Xuyen Moc near Ho Tram on September 18, 2019. In addition to introducing how to qualify for EB-5 investor visa and the overall process, Mr. Enterline further discussed upcoming changes
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation requiring intending immigrants to prove that they can afford health insurance as a prerequisite to being issued an immigrant visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad. The proclamation does not affect existing lawful permanent residents, asylum seekers, refugees or children. The
The EB-5 Immigrant Visa Program (also known as Regional Center Program) was extended through November 21, 2019 as part of a greater Continuing Resolution passed by Congress and signed by the President. The Continuing Resolution is primarily to extend funding of the federal government beyond September 30, 2019. Passed in
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
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