When an employer sponsors a foreign national for a PERM-based green card, the employer’s financial ability to pay the offered wage becomes an important issue. This is often referred to…
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The L-1 visa allows multinational companies to transfer managers, executive and specialized knowledge workers to the U.S. from abroad. The employee must have worked for the company abroad for at…
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This summer, the World Cup matches will be held in stadiums across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We already covered the FIFA PASS and entry requirements, but there will…
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One of the first questions many new green card holders ask is, “Can I travel outside the United States now that I’m a permanent resident?” The short answer is yes.…
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The E-2 visa allows investors who are nationals of treaty countries to start or purchase a company in the U.S. and come to the U.S. to develop and direct that…
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When evaluating potential E-2 Visa business ideas, many prospective applicants ask: What are the easiest and most profitable business ideas for an E-2 investor visa? The E-2 investor visa allows…
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The E-2 treaty investor visa allows nationals of treaty countries to invest in and direct a U.S. business. This can include starting a business, but it can also include purchasing…
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A green card allows a foreign national to live and work in the U.S. on a long-term basis. Green card holders (also called legal permanent residents) enjoy many benefits over…
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When we speak to clients who are interested in the E-2 visa, they often ask what the first step will be in the process. If the E-2 investor plans to…
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Few things are more frustrating than receiving a notice from USCIS telling you that your petition has been rejected, especially after you’ve already paid the filing fees. Many applicants assume…
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In many PERM-based green card consultations, especially with clients who hold a master’s degree or higher, we often hear this question: am I overqualified for EB-2 or EB-3? Clients are…
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When we speak to clients who are interested in the E-2 visa, they often ask what the first step will be in the process. If the E-2 investor plans to…
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What is a Trail and E-2 Visa Source of Funds? Within the E-2 investor visa regulations, applicants are required to demonstrate that they have invested or that they are actively…
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For couples applying for a marriage-based green card, the interview with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is one of the most important steps in the green card through family…
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The following is a real-life anecdote of an E-2 Visa Interview Toronto experience at the U.S. consulate in early 2026. Arriving for an E-2 Visa Interview Toronto Appointment I was…
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In January 2025, USCIS published updates in its Policy Manual that clarified the evidentiary requirements that entrepreneurs need to meet to make a successful case for a National Interest Waiver.…
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As border entries are given increasing scrutiny, many Canadians are wondering how to prepare the right documentation and information when driving to the U.S. on an E-2 visa, whether it…
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I have seen an increasing number of E-2 consultations involving investors who plan to use cryptocurrency as part of their investment capital. One of the most common questions I receive…
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If you are one of the lucky few who has a ticket to the World Cup in the United States, now is the time to figure out how you are…
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When preparing an E-2 case, one of the first questions we usually ask is whether the client plans to apply through consular processing or by filing a change of status…
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