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E-2 Visa Approved for Canadian National for Gas Station at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto after Applicant Had Been Denied Before he Came to Us 4 Times Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for Canadian National for Gas Station at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto after Applicant Had Been Denied Before he Came to Us 4 Times

We just received an approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for an E-2 visa filed on behalf of a Canadian national treaty investor. The investor purchased a gas station. The client came to us after four previous denials and…
February 8, 2017
New Regulations Expand Eligibility for 10-day Grace Periods and Add 60-Day Grace Period for Many Nonimmigrant Workers. Immigration

New Regulations Expand Eligibility for 10-day Grace Periods and Add 60-Day Grace Period for Many Nonimmigrant Workers.

On January 17, 2017, a new rule aimed at the retention of immigrant workers and program improvements for high-skilled nonimmigrant workers went into effect. Among other changes, two new regulations provide for grace periods for many nonimmigrants working in the…
February 6, 2017
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E-2 Change of Status Granted for Swedish National for Mobile Application Company at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Approvals

E-2 Change of Status Granted for Swedish National for Mobile Application Company at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

We just received an approval at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for a change from student status to E-2 status filed on behalf of a Swedish national treaty investor. The investor started a mobile application company. Click on the…
January 30, 2017
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President Trump Bans Entry to the U.S. for Nationals of Seven Countries – How Will the Executive Order Impact Me? Deportation & Humanitarian ImmigrationFamily ImmigrationImmigration

President Trump Bans Entry to the U.S. for Nationals of Seven Countries – How Will the Executive Order Impact Me?

At the end of the first week in office, President Trump signed an executive order that imposes a 90 day ban on foreign nationals from 7 countries that have a predominantly Muslim population.  We have summarized the Executive Order below. …
January 30, 2017
What is a Green Card Option if you are Being Deported? What is Cancellation of Removal? A One Page Summary of Cancellation of Removal Deportation & Humanitarian ImmigrationImmigration

What is a Green Card Option if you are Being Deported? What is Cancellation of Removal? A One Page Summary of Cancellation of Removal

What is Cancellation of Removal? (Deportation is the same thing as Removal) An Immigration remedy that stops your deportation that is available to immediate relatives of U.S. Citizens and Green Card holders; If you do not have a green card…
January 29, 2017
Can I Apply for an EB5 Immigrant Investor Visa using my E-2 company? Does an E-2 Visa Lead to an EB-5 Visa? Does an E-2 Visa Lead to a Green Card? E-2 VisaEB-5 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Can I Apply for an EB5 Immigrant Investor Visa using my E-2 company? Does an E-2 Visa Lead to an EB-5 Visa? Does an E-2 Visa Lead to a Green Card?

What is an E-2 Visa? An E-2 visa is a perfect visa for an individual or company who wants to start or purchase a business in the United States. In order to obtain the visa, the applicant must invest in a…
January 28, 2017
E-2 Visa Renewal: What do I need to know when I renew my E-2 visa? What things do I need to accomplish in time for my E-2 visa renewal? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

E-2 Visa Renewal: What do I need to know when I renew my E-2 visa? What things do I need to accomplish in time for my E-2 visa renewal?

An E-2 visa is an ideal visa for a foreign national who wants to start their own business in the U.S.  The key advantages of the E-2 Visa are the infinite renewal option, the fact that your family can come with…
January 25, 2017
What is the National Interest Waiver? How can I obtain a green card without going through the labor certification process? ImmigrationNational Interest Waiver

What is the National Interest Waiver? How can I obtain a green card without going through the labor certification process?

In order to obtain a green card through an employer, in most instances your employer must go through a labor certification process through the Department of Labor to certify that there are not any U.S. workers qualified to perform the…
January 24, 2017
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E-2 Visa Approved for UK National for Business Management Consulting at the U.S. Consulate in London Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for UK National for Business Management Consulting at the U.S. Consulate in London

We just received an approval at the U.S. Consulate in London for a 5-year E-2 visa filed on behalf of a U.K. national treaty investor, his wife and two children. The investor started a a management consulting and digital transformation services firm serving different industries,…
January 20, 2017
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E-2 Visa Approved for UK National for Real Estate Investment Company at the U.S. Consulate in London Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for UK National for Real Estate Investment Company at the U.S. Consulate in London

We just received an approval at the U.S. Consulate in London for a 5-year E-2 visa filed on behalf of a U.K. national treaty investor and his spouse. The investor started a real estate investment company in the U.S., duplicating the successful business model of…
January 20, 2017
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E-2 Visa Approved for Australia National for Vacation Rental Management Company at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for Australia National for Vacation Rental Management Company at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto

We recently received an approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for an E-2 visa filed on behalf of a Australian national treaty investor. The investor purchased a vacation rental management company. Click on the buttons below in order to claim…
January 16, 2017
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E-2 Visa Approved for Norwegian National for Business Consulting Firm at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for Norwegian National for Business Consulting Firm at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto

We recently received an approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for an E-2 visa filed on behalf of a Norwegian national treaty investor. The investor started a business consulting firm specializing in programmatic marketing. Click on the buttons below in order…
January 16, 2017
If I have H-1B status through a cap-exempt employer, can I apply for a concurrent H-1B with a cap-subject employer? H-1B and E-3 VisaImmigration

If I have H-1B status through a cap-exempt employer, can I apply for a concurrent H-1B with a cap-subject employer?

The H-1B is a non-immigrant status that permits companies to hire workers in specialty occupations. While the H-1B is a good option for many individuals seeking employment in the United States, the ability to obtain one depends partly on luck…
January 11, 2017
Rules for an L-1A visa for a new office. How do I prove my U.S. company will be doing business in the United States if the company has not started operations yet? ImmigrationL-1 Visa

Rules for an L-1A visa for a new office. How do I prove my U.S. company will be doing business in the United States if the company has not started operations yet?

The L-1A visa allows companies abroad to transfer employees who have been working for them in managerial, executive or specialized knowledge roles for at least one consecutive year out of the past three years to the United States to work…
January 9, 2017
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E-2 Visa Approved for Canadian National for Recreational Oxygen Bar at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for Canadian National for Recreational Oxygen Bar at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

We recently received an approval for an E-2 visa application filed at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on behalf of a Canadian national treaty investor. The investor started a company specializing in recreational oxygen therapy. Click on the buttons…
January 4, 2017
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