David Enterline Speaks at EB-5 Seminar in Bien Hoa

David Enterline, Esq., of Enterline and Partners Consulting spoke at an EB-5 seminar at the Mira Central Park Hotel in Bien Hoa on August 11, 2019.

In addition to introducing how to qualify for EB-5 investor visa and the overall process, Mr. Enterline further discussed upcoming changes to EB-5 visa based on new regulations which will go into effect on November 21, 2019. The most important change for investors will be an increase of the minimum investment amount from US$500,000 to US$900,000. Investors who are considering applying for EB-5 should act now before the increase takes effect.

For more information about EB-5, contact us at:



ENTERLINE & PARTNERS CONSULTING
Ad: 3F, IBC building, 1A Cong Truong Me Linh Str, District 1, HCMC.
Tel: 0933 301 488
Email: info@enterlinepartners.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enterlineandpartnersconsulting/
Website: http://enterlinepartners.com

What Can I Do If I am Given a Section 214(b) Refusal for a U.S. Visa?

All U.S. visa applicants applying for a non-immigrant visa are required to demonstrate to the consular officer’s individual satisfaction that they are eligible. Since outside documentation such as bank statements, property title deeds, vehicle registration, letters of recommendation, invitation letters, are normally not reviewed by the consular officer unless specifically requested, applicants who are unable to meet the burden that they are eligible for a U.S. visa are issued a Section 214(b) refusal. If an applicant is refused a visa, the only is to re-interview since a refusal for a non-immigrant visa cannot be reviewed or appealed. Thus, the applicant must pay another visa processing fee and submit a new DS-160 Online Application. However, the applicant can use the r the new DS-160 U.S. as a way to establish why they should be issued a visa. 

If you have been issued a Section 214(b) refusal for a U.S. visa and would like to consult with a U.S. immigration attorney for expert advice on how the DS- 160 Online Application can be used to support your reapplication, contact us today. 

ENTERLINE & PARTNERS CONSULTING
Ad: 3F, IBC building, 1A Cong Truong Me Linh Str, District 1, HCMC.
Tel: 0933 301 488
Email: info@enterlinepartners.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enterlineandpartnersconsulting/
Website: http://enterlinepartners.com

How Important is the DS-160 Online Application When Applying for a U.S. Visa?

For certain U.S. visas, specifically, a B-1/ B-2 visitor visa (commonly known as a tourist visa), the DS-160 online application is the most important part of the U.S. visa process. Not only does the DS-160 require important personal information needed for a consular officer to adjudicate the visa application, it is the only document that the consular officer is required to review when determining if a person is eligible to receive a U.S. visa.

In the event that a person is refused a U.S. visa under Section 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the DS-160 can also be used in a subsequent application to demonstrate that the U.S. visa applicant has sufficient ties to their home country in order to overcome their previous refusal. For example, the DS-160 specifically asks if an applicant has ever been refused a visa and provides space in order to explain the circumstances. Since the DS-160 does have a maximum number of characters that can be used, applicants are free to write in enough information as necessary to explain the events of the previous application and refusal which will hopefully give the consular officer a better understanding of the previous interview(s). Such explanation can be further used to show that the U.S. visa applicant has sufficient ties outside of the United States to which he or she would return and that would hopefully enable them to overcome a further refusal.

ENTERLINE & PARTNERS CONSULTING
Ad: 3F, IBC building, 1A Cong Truong Me Linh Str, District 1, HCMC.
Tel: 0933 301 488
Email: info@enterlinepartners.com
Website: http://enterlinepartners.com

Enterline and Partners Affiliate Office Successful in Expedited Processing for Same-Sex Couple at US Consulate in HK

We recently posted on Taiwan’s new same-sex marriage law and its limitations.

In a related case, we recently assisted an U.S. citizen and his same-sex spouse, who were married in the U.S. but living in Asia, in an expedited filing (I-130) directly with the U.S. consulate in Hong Kong. See our article about this process here. The expedited filing was accepted primarily based on a job transfer back to the U.S. After the filing was accepted, the U.S. citizen interviewed and his petition was approved in two days. The spouse then completed visa processing and received his visa (CR-1) three days after interviewing. The whole process from filing to approval took 5 weeks, as compared to 12-18 months for the normal process. 

For clients in Taiwan, or anywhere else in Asia, in similar situations – be it a job transfer or medical emergency – we are confident that we can replicate results for expedited processing if the appropriate documentation is available. If expedited processing is for some reason not an option, we can also assist in filing the required paperwork with USCIS in the United States. This, of course, takes longer. 

If you are interested in more information on our services, please contact us at info@enterlinepartners.com or +8493-330-14-88 and arrange to speak with one of our experienced U.S. immigration consultants or attorneys.

ENTERLINE & PARTNERS CONSULTING

Ad: 3F, IBC building, 1A Cong Truong Me Linh Str, District 1, HCMC.
Tel: 0933 301 488
Email: info@enterlinepartners.com
Website: http://enterlinepartners.com

Enterline and Partners hold Immigration Seminar for Vietnamese Entrepreneurs

Enterline and Partners Consulting partners David Enterline and Ryan Barshop held a seminar on 18 July 2019 in Ho Chi Minh City on U.S. nonimmigrant and immigrant visa categories for entrepreneurs and business people wanting to do business in the United States. 

Mr. Enterline and Mr. Barshop introduced the following U.S. visas:

• B-1/ B-2 Visitor Visa especially the use of the B-1 for business purposes
• L-1A Intracompany Transfer Visa
• E-1 and E-2 Treaty Trader and Treaty Investor Visas
• EB-1A Immigrant Visa for Individuals with Extraordinary Ability in the Science, Arts, Business, Education, or Athletics
• EB-1C Immigrant Visa for Multinational Executives or Managers
• EB-2 Immigrant Visa for Individuals with Exceptional Ability in the Science, Arts or Business and the National Interest Waiver
• EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa

For the B-1/B-2 visa, Mr. Barshop discussed strategies for the visa application and how someone might overcome a previous denial. An energized and informative Q&A session followed. The seminar was well received by the attendees. 

If you have any questions about any of these visa categories, contact us at:

ENTERLINE & PARTNERS CONSULTING 

Ad: 3F, IBC building, 1A Cong Truong Me Linh Str, District 1, HCMC. 

Tel: 0933 301 488 

Email: info@enterlinepartners.com 

Website: http://enterlinepartners.com

David Enterline Esq., and Ms. Tham Tran speak at GBI June Meeting

On June 24, 2019, Enterline and Partners Managing Partner David Enterline, and Mr. Tham Tran, Esq., were invited to join the June Meeting of GBI – Saigon Businessmen Club.

GBI club is an organization where business owners in Ho Chi Minh City gather to share their knowledge, business opportunities, and expand their social and business network. This club has approximately 30 members in multiple industries and services.

In the social event in June, David Enterline Esq., and Mr. Tham Tran were invited to join the meeting at The Unique restaurant in District 10, Ho Chi Minh City. Along with Ms. Tham, David shared with the attendees some information about what types of visas entrepreneurs would use for doing business or immigrating to the United States. In particular, Vietnamese investors and businesspersons might start with a B-1/B-2 visa for starting a business (the B-1 is for business) or an L-1 or E-2 for staying in the U.S. to manage a business. If an investor or business person wants to do business in the U.S. and also obtain permanent residence, then several other visas may be appropriate, such as the EB-1C for multinational managers and executives and of course the EB-5 immigrant investor visa. Finally, for some individuals with extraordinary abilities and talents in business, arts, science, education, or athletics, they may qualify for the EB-1 visa, or if they have exceptional ability in the science, arts or business, they may qualify for the EB-2 visa. 

If you want to learn more information about the visa for investors/businessmen or talented people, contact us at:

ENTERLINE & PARTNERS CONSULTING

Ad: 3F, IBC building, 1A Cong Truong Me Linh Str, District 1, HCMC.

Tel: 0933 301 488

Email: info@enterlinepartners.com

Website: http://enterlinepartners.com

David Enterline speaks at Global Migration and Wealth Management Conference in Singapore June 2019

David Enterline, Esq., of Enterline and Partners Consulting spoke at the Global Migration and Wealth Management Summit in Singapore June 11^th and 12^th. 

David spoke on two panels. Understanding The EB-5 Landscape and What It Means for Investors in Southeast Asia on which David shared his viewpoints on the current state of play with EB-5, the long wait times for applicants from China, Vietnam and India, and the new proposed framework for EB-5 that might occur in the foreseeable future. 

David also spoke on the panel Promoting Standards and Higher Competencies – A Critical Path for the Future of the Immigration Investment Industry on which David and the other panelists discussed topics related to the immigration/migration industry best practices, self- regulation, due diligence and protecting the public against scams and bad actors. 

If you would like to read David’s Thought Leadership comments on “Investment Immigration Challenges and Opportunities”, please click here.

For more information about the event or any questions you may have, please contact us at:

ENTERLINE & PARTNERS CONSULTING

Ad: 3F, IBC building, 1A Cong Truong Me Linh Str, District 1, HCMC.

Tel: 0933 301 488

Email: info@enterlinepartners.com

Website: http://enterlinepartners.com

Announcement EAP Co-Founders Speak at Regional Conference

Enterline and Partners co-founders David Enterline and Ryan Barshop recently spoke at the American Immigration Lawyers Association Bangkok District Chapter (AILA BDC) in Bangkok, Thailand. David served as Discussion Leader and Ryan also sat on the panel entitled “How Can They Do It? Permanent Residents Living Overseas.” The panel focused on key issues regarding Lawful Permanent Residents spending long periods of time outside the United States such as taxation, abandonment of Lawful Permanent Residence, Re-entry Permits, and expedited U.S. citizenship for spouses of U.S. citizens. 

David also served a Discussion Leader on a second panel “Tuk Tuk your Way from an E-2 to EB-5” on which panelists discussed the options of applying for an E-2 Treaty Investor non-immigrant visa and then converting to an EB-5 immigrant visa using the same capital and same business. 

David and Ryan have been speakers at multiple AILA BDC conferences in the previous years including Manila, Ho Chi Minh City, Chennai, and Hong Kong. This June, Ryan will be speaking at the American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida.

ENTERLINE & PARTNERS CONSULTING

Ad: 3F, IBC building, 1A Công Trường Mê Linh St, D1, HCMC

Tel: 0933 301 488

Email: info@enterlinepartners.com

Website: http://enterlinepartners.com

How do I know if a lawyer is really a lawyer and what is AILA?

U.S. attorneys are members of at least one U.S. bar association. Most bar associations have public listings of their member lawyers in good standing and these members can be publicly searched. For David Enterline, you can go to this website and search for his last name “Enterline” - https://ams.okbar.org/eweb/startpage.aspx?site=FALWEB For Ryan Barshop, you can go to this website https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/attorney/AttorneySearch and search his last name. 

Both Mr. Enterline and Mr. Barshop are members of AILA. AILA is the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the national association of immigration lawyers. AILA was established to promote justice, advocate for fair and reasonable immigration law and policy, advance the quality of immigration and nationality law and practice, and enhance the professional development of its members. There are more than 15,000 U.S. lawyers who are members of AILA. You can read all about AILA at https://www.aila.org/

How can we help you? Please contact us at info@enterlinepartners.com or David Enterline {yin da wei} at david@enterlinepartners.com or Ryan Barshop at ryan@enterlinepartners.com.