A Form I-129F is a Petition for Alien Fiance filed through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”). The form can only be filed by a U.S. citizen over the age of 21. Non-US citizens including Lawful Permanent Residents (i.e. Green Card Holders) are not able to petition their
One key requirement for an I-129F Petition approval and proceeding K-1 non-immigrant visa is that the U.S. citizen and foreign fiance must have physically met within 2 years prior to filing the I-129 Petition with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). Those who have not satisfied the two
A Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relatives, is filed with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) to establish a qualifying family relationship between a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (Green Card Holder) and a foreign national immediate relative (“Beneficiary”) . Submitting the Form I-130 is the first step
Visa Bulletin for March 2021 Priority Date Three weeks forward for Vietnamese EB-5 immigrant investors; China frozen; Taiwan and rest of the world current. The “Final Action Date” priority date for Vietnamese EB-5 investors moved forward three weeks in the Department of State March 2021 visa bulletin, from October 1,
United States President Joseph Biden has revoked former President Donald Trump’s Executive Order (“EO”) restricting certain immigrant and non-immigrant applicants from visa processing. Intended to protect U.S. jobs at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Trump issued an EO on April 23, 2020 suspending selected immigrant visa applicants which
Enterline and Partners Managing Attorney David Enterline was recently honored as the recipient of the “APAC Shout Out Award” for 2026. The APAC is the Asia Pacific Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”). APAC members are AILA members who have a part of their law practice in Asia
How to Avoid USCIS Rejecting Your Application Due to Common Errors Errors when submitting your USCIS application or petition can lead to delays or rejection. Taking a few extra minutes to review your application and payment method can save you time, money, and frustration! Double-Check the Form Edition Sign All
The E-1 Treaty Trader and E-2 Treaty Investor visas are nonimmigrant visa categories that allow nationals of certain treaty countries to enter the United States to engage in substantial international trade or to develop and direct an investment enterprise. These visas are popular options for entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners
On May 22, 2026, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) announced a shift in policy in which the agency will approve Adjustment of Status (“AOS”) applicants for adjustment only in extraordinary circumstances. The policy, which USCIS says is consistent with long-standing immigration law and court decisions, will place
Traveling outside the United States after a Form I-829 Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status (“I-829 Petition”) denial is highly risky and strongly discouraged. While you, the investor and your family members, legally retain your Conditional Lawful Permanent Resident (“CPR”) status until a final administrative order
When evaluating whether an EB-5 investment meets the requirement that an investor create at least 10 jobs for qualified U.S. workers, there is now more guidance under the RIA than before. In general, an investment in a business sponsored by a Regional Center does not require all qualifying jobs come
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