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The Visa Waiting Time for the Family-Based First Preference Immigrant Visa Category
Family-based immigration is an important aspect of the United States immigration system, which allows citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their close relatives. One of the family-based immigrant visa categories is the first preference [...]
Enterline Immigration Consulting Affiliate Obtains E-2 Approval Based on an Investment of US$70,000
Enterline Immigration Consulting Affiliate recently obtained an approval for a Philippine client based on his investment of US$70,000 into a new business in the United States. This is a relatively small investment for an E-2 [...]
USCIS Issues New Policy Guidelines In Calculating a Child’s Age under the Child Status Protection Act
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has issued new guidelines in the agency’s policy manual in determining when an immigrant visa number “becomes available” for purposes of calculating an immigrant visa applicant’s age [...]
A Poem for EB-5
U.S.-oriented, the goal of investment immigration EB-5 program is a choice of individuals, an opportunity to create a life of freedom Entrepreneurial development in this land, stepping towards success Infinite possibilities, the beauty of the [...]
The Visa Waiting Time for the Family-Based Fourth Preference Immigrant Visa Category
The U.S. immigration system provides several categories for individuals seeking to immigrate to the United States based on their familial relationships with U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. The fourth preference category (also known as [...]
Enterline Immigration Consulting Affiliate Successfully Expedites Immigrant Visa for an Adopted Child with Direct Consular Filing at the U.S. Embassy in Manila
Enterline Immigration Consulting affiliate recently completed another successful Direct Consular Filing (“DCF”) of a Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative (“I-130” Petition) at the U.S. Embassy in Manila (“Embassy”). The client, a U.S. citizen and [...]
USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests Through March 2023
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) is extending certain COVID-19-related flexibilities through March 23, 2023. The flexibilities, which were initially scheduled to expire on January 24, 2023 were previously extended in March and [...]
USCIS Extends Green Card Validity to 48 Months for EB-5 Investors and Married Conditional Permanent Residents
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) is extending the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as “Green Cards”) for petitioners who properly file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, or [...]
EB-5 Immigrant Investor Fees to Increase for Investors and Regional Centers
The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) published a Notice of Proposed Rule-Making (“NPRM”) to adjust fees for various immigration benefits provided by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”). Included in the NPRM are [...]