EB-5 Immigration Journey: A Family’s Path to U.S. Citizenship
Please note: The Client’s name and case key details may have been altered to preserve the identity of the client. This Success Story is not intended to be an offer of service or case plan. Every case is unique. The Success Story is presented for information purposes only.
Starting the EB-5 Immigration Journey
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Both Analu and Giovanni secured our services, and we successfully guided them through the EB-5 Immigration Journey—helping them obtain legal permanent residency and later U.S. citizenship. As business partners in a thriving international investment firm, they were ideal candidates for the EB-5 program.
A Delicate Family Matter
Years later, Analu approached us with a more sensitive issue involving Enzo, Giovanni’s biological son from a previous relationship in Brazil. Giovanni had only learned of Enzo’s existence when the boy turned eleven—long after Giovanni had become a U.S. citizen.
Analu proudly shared photos of her grandson, now seventeen and living in Curitiba. Enzo resembled his father, loved sports, and had just finished high school. He worked part-time as a “tech,” cleaning carpets and furniture, and dreamed of starting his own maintenance company.
Sponsoring Enzo for U.S. Residency
With Analu’s full support, Giovanni sought to sponsor Enzo for legal permanent residency and, eventually, citizenship. Our team began a complex process that spanned over two years. We filed multiple rounds of paperwork, proving Enzo’s biological relationship to Giovanni through DNA testing and documenting their father-son bond with photos, travel records, and email exchanges—including one where Giovanni worked with school officials during a disciplinary issue.
Overcoming Challenges During the Pandemic
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Enzo’s USCIS interview was conducted via Zoom. Key participants included Giovanni, Enzo, his mother (who was cooperative), and a [nap_names id=”FIRM-NAME-1″]. Wong team member. Analu, the family matriarch, attended but wisely let others lead the discussion.
A Successful Outcome
Finally, in February 2021, Enzo was granted legal permanent residency. He now looks forward to attending college in the United States and hopes to join his father and grandmother in business—another successful chapter in this EB-5 Immigration Journey. Considering an EB-5 Immigration Journey? If you or someone you know needs assistance, contact us now and let our experienced team guide you through the process.