The Trump administration has imposed a new in-person interview requirement that will lengthen the amount of time it takes to get a green card. The new requirement, which was confirmed…
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What is a P-3 visa? The P-3 visa is meant for individual artists or entertainment groups who are coming to the United States to teach, develop, coach, represent or perform…
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If you would like to live and work in the U.S. and have some money to invest, an E-2 visa might be exactly what you are looking for. An E-2…
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For potential investors seeking to come to the United States on an E-2 visa, buying an ongoing concern may be the best option. Buying an existing business has many benefits,…
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We just had an E-2 visa approval for a logistics company in Istanbul. The national was Turkish national and previously had a USCIS approval and the visa was approved for…
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An E-2 Investor Visa is a great visa for entrepreneurs who are nationals of treaty countries, have money to invest and want to start a business in the United States. The…
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The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 created the H nonimmigrant classification, which includes several visa classifications for temporary workers and trainees. The H1B visa permits a company to hire…
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As described in our Series 1 Post of Common Question (Click Here) an E-2 is a visa that allows investors and entrepreneurs to invest in or start a business in…
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Although the manner in which consulates conduct the E-2 interview may differ somewhat depending on the region, the volume of E-2 applications, and internal operating protocols unique to each, there…
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If you work in the U.S. based on an approved employment authorization document (EAD), it is important to note the expiration date of the card. The United States Citizenship and…
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Many of our E-2 Treaty Investor clients have spouses and children included in their applications as derivative beneficiaries. Some have large families with small children. Others must travel long distances…
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An E-2 visa is a visa that allows investors and entrepreneurs to invest in or start a business in the U.S. The investment must be large enough to get the…
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So your E-2 application was approved. Congratulations! The E-2 visa classification permits you to come to the United States to operate your E-2 company, your spouse and minor children may…
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What are an employer’s obligations when H-1B employment starts? The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant visa suitable for individuals who have a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent and a job…
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Each time someone enters the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa (B-1, B-2, TN, E-2, H-1B, L-1, O-1) they enter with a specific intent regarding how long they wish to stay. …
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When an E-2 visa application is filed with a foreign U.S. consulate for processing, the applicant will have either already scheduled the consular appointment when paying the associated visa fees,…
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We are frequently asked what activities are permitted while in the U.S. on a B-1 visa. The B-1 classification is available to foreign nationals who desire to enter the U.S.…
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E-2 Visa or E-1 Visa (Treaty Investor or Trader) An E-2 visa allows nationals from certain countries to either buy or start a business in the U.S.. The applicant must…
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The E-2 visa is among the best options for foreign nationals of certain countries to live and work in the United States. The E-2 classification permits investors to purchase or…
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Before December of 2016, the National Interest Waiver EB-2 green card was seen by most as an unattainable dream. With a court decision in December though (Matter of Dhanasar), things…
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Scott Legal just had an approval for an E-2 visa for a French Restaurant. The applicant bought 50% of the business and we also assisted with the purchase sale agreement. …
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The B-1 classification is available to foreign nationals who desire to enter the U.S. for short-term business activities. The B-1 classification does not, however, permit the visa holder to engage…
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On August 2, 2017, two Republican Senators introduced the Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy (RAISE) Act with the endorsement of the President. This bill, if passed, would effectively…
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Scott Legal, P.C. just had an E-2 Visa Approved at U.S. Consulate in London for Cosmetic Sales Company. The visa was approved for a national from the U.K..
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