Important note: This article provides general legal information based on the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). It is not medical advice. Individual cases may differ depending on health status, visa type and current CDC guidelines. If you are concerned about how a health condition may affect your visa application,
While the consular officer has the authority to ask a very broad range of questions, here is a list of 20 possible questions that may come up. Why are you traveling to the U.S.? Do you have any relatives in the U.S.? Have you ever applied for a U.S. visa
Quick Summary: K-1 Fiance Visa Question Answer What is the K-1 visa? A nonimmigrant visa for the foreign national fiance of a U.S. citizen Who can sponsor it? Only U.S. citizens (not lawful permanent residents) Primary form? Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiance In-person meeting requirement? Both parties must have
Students wishing to study in the USA are able eligible for three different U.S. visas: F-1 Student Visa. This visa covers private high schools, colleges, graduate and professional degree programs (i.e. medicine, law, dentistry, etc.) provided that the educational program is intended for a degree. To be eligible, the applicant
In order to be issued a U.S. visa, you must apply directly through either the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi or the U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City. All applicants are required to fill out a DS 160 online application and pay the visa processing fee. The fee depends on
A Form I-864 is one of the required documents in the U.S. immigrant visa application process , especially for family-based categories and some employment-based cases. The Form I-864 allows the U.S. government to assess the financial capability of the sponsor to ensure that the intended immigrant will not become a
A common question asked by potential clients is: “Do I need an immigration lawyer to file a K-1 visa for my Vietnamese fiancé/fiancée?” While the short answer is no, having an immigration lawyer represent you and your fiancé through the K-1 visa process has significant advantages. The Benefit of a
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
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