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Scott Legal, P.C. has started a new E-2 and E-1 visa support page! The first E-2 visa petition that the firm ever filed was [...]
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Can the Denial of a Green card Petition Impact my E-2 visa? If I apply for a green card and my application is denied, will this impact my E-2 visa renewal?
Many investors that are in the U.S on an E-2 visa may have the opportunity to apply for a green card. For example, let [...]
E-2 Visa Renewal for New Zealand/British Dual National at Auckland Consulate
We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Auckland for a dual citizen of New Zealand and the United [...]
Ian E. Scott to sit on E-1 Trader and E-2 Investor Visa Panel at the AILA 2020 Annual Conference
Ian E. Scott has been selected to sit on a panel to share knowledge on E-1 Trader visas and E-2 investor visas with other [...]
What should I Expect During the E-2 Visa Process? What are the E-2 visa steps?
There are a number of steps associated with obtaining an E-2 visa. This document summarizes the various steps as they relate to the E-2 [...]
E-2 visa approval for Australian national at U.S. consulate in Toronto
Scott Legal, P.C. just had an E-2 visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The visa was approved for an Australian national and [...]
E-2 Visa Approval for Investment Services Company at Tokyo Consulate
Scott Legal, P.C. just had an E-2 visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Tokyo, Japan. The visa was granted to a Japanese national [...]
E-2 Employee Visa Approval for a Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager in Paris
We just had an E-2 employee visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Paris. The business is a renowned restaurant located in Connecticut that [...]
E-2 approval with USCIS for a Grocery Store & Restaurant Owner
We just had an E-2 approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. The applicant was granted 2 years in E-2 status and the business [...]
E-2 Visa Approval for a Research Consulting Business at the U.S. Consulate in London for a National of the U.K.
We just had an E-2 visa approval for a national of the U.K. at the U.S. Consulate in London. The applicant was granted the [...]
E-2 Employee Visa Approval in Brussels
We just had an E-2 employee visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Belgium. The business is a pilates studio located in Florida. The [...]
E-2 Visa Approval for a Franchise for a National of Mexico
E-2 Visa Approval for a Franchise for a National of Mexico We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad [...]
E-2 Visa approval for a Law Firm at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto
We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The applicant was granted the visa for 5 years and [...]
E-2 Approval at US Consulate in Jamaica for Production Company
Scott Legal, P.C. just had an approval for a E-2 visa at the U.S. Consulate in Jamaica. The visa was approved for 5 years. [...]
E-2 Employee Visa approval in Toronto for a National of Finland
We just had an E-2 employee visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The applicant was granted the visa for 2 years and [...]
E-2 Visa approval for a Hair Salon franchise at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a National of Finland
We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The applicant was granted the visa for 2 years and [...]
E-2 Visa Approval for a Cleaning Service Business at the U.S. Consulate in London for a National of the U.K.
We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in London for a national of the U.K and his family. The [...]
What is ESTA? What is the Visa Waiver Program? Can I Set up my E-2 visa while on ESTA? Can I work at my E-2 Visa while on ESTA? Can I set up my E-2 business while on ESTA?
The Visa Waiver Program or ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is a program that allows citizens from certain countries (38 countries) to apply [...]
Do I qualify for an E-2 employee visa? Do I qualify for E-2 essential/specialized employee visa?
The E-2 Investor visa is available for nationals of certain treaty countries who want to live in the U.S. to develop and direct the [...]
Will filing an immigrant petition impact my E-2 renewal? Is an E-2 visa a dual intent visa? Can I Renew my E-2 visa if I file an I-140 petition?
An E-2 visa is not a dual intent visa but it is about as close to a dual intent visa as you can get. [...]
E-2 Visa approval for a Digital Marketing Company at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a National of France
We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a national of France. The applicant was granted the [...]
Can I apply for the Diversity Lottery While on an E-2 visa? Will the Diversity Lottery impact my visa? Can I apply for the diversity lottery?
The diversity lottery gives 50,000 people from different countries the opportunity to get a green card. You can find out more about the Diversity [...]
E-2 Visa approval for a UK national at the U.S. Consulate in London
We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in London. The applicant was granted the visa for 5 years and [...]
Do E-2 investment funds have to come from my home country? Can my E-2 investment come from money I made in the U.S.? Where can the E-2 Investment come from?
An E-2 visa requires a substantial investment (usually over $100,000) and this money must be spent on all of the things needed to get [...]
E-2 Visa Approval for Employee Management Company at Toronto Consulate
Scott Legal just had an approval for an employee performance management solutions company located in New York. The applicant is an experienced management consultant. [...]
E-2 Visa approval for General Manager of a Spanish Restaurant at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid
We just had an E-2 employee visa approval at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid. The employee is an experienced chef and restaurant manager. The employee was [...]
E-2 Visa Approval for a Frozen Yogurt Shop at the US Embassy in London, England
Scott Legal just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Embassy in London, England. The applicant will operate a frozen yogurt shop [...]
E-2 Visa approval for a Real Estate Development Company at the U.S. Consulate in Tallinn, Estonia
We just had an E-2 visa at the U.S. Consulate in Tallinn for an Estonian national. The business is a real estate development company [...]
E-2 Visa approval for a Commercial Real Estate Developer at the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek
We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek. The applicant is the CEO of a real estate development [...]
E-2 Visa Reciprocity for French Nationals Reduced
Starting on August 29, 2019, E-2 visa reciprocity for French nationals will decrease from the current 60 months (5 years) to 15 months (1 [...]
What is ESTA? What is the Visa Waiver Program? Can I Set up my E-2 visa while on ESTA? Can I work at my E-2 Visa while on ESTA? Can I set up my E-2 business while on ESTA?
The Visa Waiver Program or ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is a program that allows citizens from certain countries (38 countries) to apply [...]
E-2 Visa approval for a Company supplying electric fencing equipment at the U.S. Consulate in Johannesburg
We just had an approval for an E-2 visa at the U.S. Consulate in Johannesburg for a national of Spain. The business is a [...]
E-2 Employee Visa Approval in London
We just had an E-2 employee visa approval at the U.S. Embassy in London. The business is a niche recruitment firm located in NYC [...]
Can I apply for an E-2 visa for my Dependents if I Changed Status in the U.S.? Can my Family apply for an E-2 visa at the Consulate?
When in the U.S., it may be possible to apply to change status to E-2 status. (Eg. moving from an F-1 to E-2) If [...]
Is a Car a Good E-2 visa expense? Can my car be part of my E-2 investment? Can I include a vehicle in my investment amount?
To obtain an E-2 investor visa, an applicant must spend money in the U.S. The amount of the expenditures depends on the type of [...]
Ian E. Scott sits on E-2 panel discussing the E-2 visa
Scott Legal PC’s founding manager sat on two immigration panels and discussed general E-2 visa requirements and issues. The Treaty Trader (E-1) and Treaty [...]
E-2 Extension of Status Approval with USCIS for a Marketing Consulting Company for a National of Bangladesh
We just had an E-2 investor extension of status approved through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The applicant is a National of Bangladesh and was granted a [...]
E-2 Visa Approval in Pakistan
Scott Legal, P.C. just had an E-2 visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan. The E-2 visa was for an E-2 employee [...]
Can a Dual National Change Status to E-2 if they Entered on the Non E-2 Country Passport?
One way to apply for an E-2 visa if you are in the U.S. is to file an I-129 form to change status. While [...]
E-2 Employee Visa Approval In Calgary for Canadian National
Scott Legal, P.C. just had an E-2 employee visa approved at the U.S. Consulate in Calgary. All initial E-2 visas and renewals must be [...]
E-2 Visa Approval in Toronto for Catering Company
Scott Legal P.C. just had an approval for an E-2 visa at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a Mexican national. The applicant is [...]
E-2 Visa Approval in Toronto for Two Companies
Scott Legal, P.C. just had an approval for an E-2 visa at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The applicant was approved for 2 U.S. [...]
E-2 Visa approval for Company that Sells and Installs Commercial Storage Equipment at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto
We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The applicant was granted the visa for 5 years and the [...]
E-2 Visa approval for a Tax Consulting Company at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a National of Switzerland
We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The applicant was granted the visa for 4 years and [...]
E-1 and E-2 Visas Available for New Zealand Nationals Starting June 10!
The U.S. Embassy in New Zealand announced that starting on June 10, 2019, eligible New Zealand companies and nationals will be able to apply [...]
E-2 Visa Approval for Life Coach in Toronto
Scott Legal, P.C. just had an approval for an E-2 visa for a coaching business. The approval was at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto [...]
New E-2 Visa Renewal Procedure for Toronto
The U.S. Consulate in Toronto has changed its procedure for renewals of E-2 visas. If the applicant did not receive their initial visa in [...]
E-2 Visa Approval in Toronto for Irish Pub
Scott Legal, P.C. just had an E-2 visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The E-2 visa was approved for 5 years and [...]
How do I make sure my E-2 case is strong enough? What are some things that Consulates view as red flags in an E-2 application?
Scott Legal recently consulted with a client who wanted to know if their E-2 application was strong enough to submit to the Consulate and [...]
E-2 Visa approval for a Niche advertising and marketing company at the U.S. Consulate in Bern
We just had an E-2 employee visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Bern. The business is an advertising and marketing company serving the cigar [...]
