The EB-5 immigrant investor regulations allow an investor to make a partial investment at the time of filing the Form I-526 and Form I-526E, Immigrant Petition by an Investor and to make the remaining investment at a later date. This is confirmed by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) is extending certain COVID-19-related flexibilities through January 24, 2023. The flexibilities, which have been extended multiple times, the latest in March 2022 and again in October 2022 are to assist applicants, petitioners, and requestors have more time to reply to various USCIS requests.
Effective October 2022, the U.S. Embassy in Manila will be expanding all routine nonimmigrant visa interviews across all nonimmigrant visa categories in order to reduce interview wait times and accommodate the increasing number of applicants. Nonimmigrant visa applicants who have paid an MRV application fee but have been unable to
On October 6th and 7th, 2022, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) approved two more Form I-829, Petitions by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status (“I-829 Petition”) because of filings in Federal Court seeking Writs of Mandamus. The approvals came less than 2 months after filing
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has announced its final rule for the public charge ground of inadmissibility to go into effect on December 23, 2022. USCIS will begin to apply the new rule to applications postmarked on or after that date. Until then, USCIS will continue to apply
Filing a family based immigrant petition for a foreign spouse is one of the most commonly applied for U.S. immigration benefits. The Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative (“Form I-130”), filed with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) is used by U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (“Green
The Importance of the DS-160 Online Application cannot be overstated for anyone applying for a U.S. nonimmigrant visa. Whether you are applying for a B-1/B-2 visitor visa; an F, M, or J student visa; or any temporary visa to the United States, the DS-160 is the foundation of your application
A number of key terms are defined EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (“RIA”). Herein we explain the terms “Affiliated Job-Creating Entity,” “Job-Creating Entity,” and “New Commercial Enterprise.” Understanding these definitions is essential for both investors and businesses involved in the EB-5 program. 1. New Commercial Enterprise A New
The United States Department of State (“DOS”) has announced that it will freeze immigrant visa processing for seventy-five (75) countries citing concerns that citizens from those countries might become a public charge and require government financial assistance upon entering the United States. The directive instructs DOS consular officers to pause
Understanding who qualifies as an Immediate Relative under U.S. Immigration Law is essential for families seeking to reunite in the United States efficiently and without undue delay. At Enterline and Partners, our experienced U.S. immigration attorneys guide clients through this specialized area of immigration law with a personalized approach. What
An important step in applying for a U.S. visa is to check your U.S. visa interview schedule. This guide walks you through the step-by-step process of checking your interview schedule, so you know exactly what to expect and how to avoid delays. For a more personalized approach, Enterline and Partners’
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