Age Determination For Children Of Alien Investors
Age determination for children of EB-5 investors is one of the most technically complex and time-sensitive issues in the EB-5 immigration process. Section 203(h) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), as amended by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA), clarifies how the age of an investor’s child is determined in certain […]
Affiliated Job-Creating Entity, Job-Creating Entity And New Commercial Enterprise In The RIA
Quick Summary: The 3 Key Visa EB-5 Entities Term Full Name Primary Role NCE New Commercial Enterprise Receives investment capital from EB-5 investors; the entity the investor directly invests in JCE Job-Creating Entity Actually deploys the capital and is responsible for creating at least 10 qualifying jobs AJCE Affiliated Job-Creating Entity A JCE that is […]
USCIS To Implements the 2025 Naturalization Civics Test
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has updated its Policy Manual to reintroduce a revised version of the 2020 Civics Test – now called the 2025 Naturalization Civics Test. This update applies to all Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, filed on or after October 20, 2025. The change is intended to reinforce the […]
EB-5 Visa Processing Time: How Long Do I Have to Wait for Approval?
If you are applying for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa, one of the first questions you’ll ask is: “What is the EB-5 visa processing time?” The truth is, EB-5 processing times vary greatly depending on many factors, such as your nationality, the project you invest in, how the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) […]
What Is An Alien Registration Number And What Is It For?
Quick Summary: The A-Number Question Answer What does A-Number stand for? Alien Registration Number Who issues it? USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) Format? Letter “A” followed by 8 or 9 digits (example: A012345678) Who receives one? LPRs, temporary visa holders in immigration processes, refugees, asylees Do tourists get an A-Number? Generally no, unless they […]
How Long Does it Take to Sponsor a Family Member to the United States?
Reuniting families is one of the most meaningful aspects of the U.S. immigration system. While sponsoring a family member is a common path, the timeline can vary considerably depending on the visa category, your relationship to the beneficiary, and your own immigration status. Having a better idea of how long does it take to sponsor […]
New Visa Waiver Program ESTA Fees Authorized by the Reconciliation Bill
On July 4, 2025, U.S. President Trump signed into law a Reconciliation Bill passed by both houses of Congress. Among many U.S. immigration-related provisions, the Bill includes new fees for various immigration-related applications. In most cases, these fees are in addition to existing fees. The fees listed are minimum fees that could increase by regulation and […]
How Can My Relatives and Dependents Help Me Meet the Income Requirements for the Affidavit of Support?
For individuals seeking lawful permanent residency while remaining in the United States, the Adjustment of Status (AOS) process offers a pathway to obtain a Green Card without leaving the country. In family-based immigration scenarios, a pivotal element of this process is the Form I-864, Affidavit of Support (“Form I-864”). This document creates a legal obligation […]
Supreme Court Hands the Trump Administration a Partial Victory in Ongoing Birthright Citizenship Litigation
The United States Supreme Court has given President Donald Trump’s Executive Order (“EO”) curbing birthright citizenship a partial victory. The ruling does not impact “Birthright Citizenship” but rather restricts district court judges from issuing nation-wide (or “universal”) injunctions against Executive Orders. In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court held that lower federal court judges who […]
F, M and J Student Visa Interviews to Resume with Enhanced Social Media Vetting
The United States Department of State (“DOS”) has instructed Embassies and Consulates to begin accepting new F, M, and J student visa application appointments following a temporary suspension. The pause was initiated to allow DOS to implement policy changes regarding social media vetting. After the suspension, e F, M, and J student visa applicants are […]