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E-2 Employee Visa Approval at the U.S. Embassy in London

We just had an E-2 employee visa approval at the U.S. Embassy in London. The applicant is an executive working on marketing and operations who is coming to set up a new office location in Texas.

Khadija DerrickDecember 2, 2021

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E-2 Visa Immigration

What is an EIN?

If you are applying for an E-2 visa, you will need to set up an entity in the U.S. and apply for an EIN.

Khadija DerrickDecember 2, 2021

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Immigration

What is I-9 verification?

US employers have to complete an I-9 form verifying employee’s identity and authorization to work for every employee (both US citizens and foreign nationals).

Khadija DerrickDecember 1, 2021

Foreign Language Articles Korean

1억원 미만의 투자금으로 가족과 함께 미국에서 자유롭게 일할 수 있다? E-2 투자자 비자

1억원 미만의 투자금으로도 미국에 사업체를 열거나 구매하여 운영하면 가족과 함께 자유롭게 미국에서 일할 수 있는 E-2 비자 획득이 가능합니다.

Khadija DerrickDecember 1, 2021

Approvals

TN Extension of Status Petition Approved

We just received an approval from USCIS on an extension of TN status petition based on a change of employer for a Canadian national.

Khadija DerrickNovember 30, 2021

COVID-19 News

What are the Covid testing requirements for travel to the U.S.?

An explanation of the Covid testing requirements and exceptions to enter the United States after November 8, 2021.

Khadija DerrickNovember 30, 2021

COVID-19 News

What are the Covid vaccine requirements for travel to the U.S., and are there any exceptions?

An explanation of the Covid vaccine requirements and exceptions to enter the United States after November 8, 2021.

Khadija DerrickNovember 30, 2021

Two business men speaking in their office

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

How far in advance can I file an H-1B extension?

You can file an H-1B extension petition 6 months before your new start date.

Khadija DerrickNovember 30, 2021

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval for Pediatric Treatment Center 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 business is a pediatric treatment center.

Khadija DerrickNovember 30, 2021

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Approvals

TN Visa Approval for Canadian Aerospace Engineer

We just had another TN Visa approved at the U.S-Canada border, under the Engineer category. The applicant was granted the visa for 3 years.

Khadija DerrickNovember 30, 2021

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E-2 Visa Immigration

Understanding “investment” for E-2 visa eligibility

“investment” for E-2 applications refer to money actually spent, in support of an active enterprise that will hire employees, and has a flexible minimum requirement.

Khadija DerrickNovember 30, 2021

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COVID-19 News

New Travel Ban Issued for Several African Countries

Due to the new Omicron COVID-19 variant, a new presidential proclamation has been issued restricting travel to the US for several African countries.

Khadija DerrickNovember 29, 2021

Immigration National Interest Waiver

Three types of RFEs on a National Interest Waiver petition, and how to respond

RFEs are commonly issued for insufficient substantiation of proposed endeavor, national importance, and examples of the industry wide impact of your work.

Khadija DerrickNovember 29, 2021

Approvals

E-2 Investor Visa Approval 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, a national of the United Kingdom, was granted the visa for 5 years.

Khadija DerrickNovember 29, 2021

Immigration TN Visa

I am a car mechanic. Can I come to the U.S. to find work under the TN visa category?

Canadian car mechanics may fit under the engineer or scientific technician categories of the TN visa in limited cases.

Khadija DerrickNovember 29, 2021

Immigration National Interest Waiver

Can I “port” my priority date on an approved EB-2 NIW petition to EB-1?

Approved EB-2 petition beneficiaries can retain their priority date for a subsequently approved EB-1 petition.

Khadija DerrickNovember 26, 2021

Immigration National Interest Waiver

Strategizing NIW – Substantial Merit and National Importance

Three strategies to succeed in the “national importance” prong of a NIW petition: be specific, identify industry-wide impacts, and focus on innovations.

Khadija DerrickNovember 26, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration

Can I file an application at a Consulate while in the U.S?

If you entered the U.S. on a B or other visa (not ESTA), you can change your status from the status you entered on to another status.

Khadija DerrickNovember 25, 2021

Immigration L-1 Visa TN Visa

What are the quickest ways a Canadian citizen can get U.S. work authorization?

If you are a Canadian citizen, you can quickly obtain US work authorization by applying at the border for a TN or L1 visa.

Khadija DerrickNovember 25, 2021

Immigration

What can I do to speed up my EAD adjudication?

If your EAD application has been pending for a long time, you could submit an expedite request or file an e-request with USCIS.

Khadija DerrickNovember 24, 2021

Immigration TN Visa

I am a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) and a Canadian citizen. Can I work in the US under the TN Visa?

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) does not qualify for a TN visa but can potentially obtain an employer-sponsored green card through the PERM process. Registered Nurses (RN) can apply for a TN Visa.

Khadija DerrickNovember 24, 2021

COVID-19 News

What are the Covid vaccine and testing requirements for travel to the U.S., and are there any exceptions?

An explanation of the Covid vaccine requirements and exceptions to enter the United States after November 8, 2021.

Khadija DerrickNovember 23, 2021

COVID-19 News

Do I need a new medical exam for the COVID-19 vaccine?

You don’t need to re-do your medical exam as long as it is still valid and was signed by the civil surgeon before October 1, 2021.

Khadija DerrickNovember 23, 2021

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Immigration

What Is an I-140 Job Portability?

If you have an approved I-140 and your adjustment of status petition has been pending for 180 days, you can port your job from the old to the new employer.

Khadija DerrickNovember 22, 2021

an airplane, passport, mask, and airline tickets

COVID-19 News

Vaccines that are Accepted by the U.S. for International Air Travel

On November 8, 2021, US implemented new vaccine requirements for travelers flying into the United States from a foreign country. The new rules required that, unless otherwise exempt, all travelers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Khadija DerrickNovember 22, 2021

E-2 Employee Visa Approval at the U.S. Embassy in London

What is an EIN?

What is I-9 verification?

1억원 미만의 투자금으로 가족과 함께 미국에서 자유롭게 일할 수 있다? E-2 투자자 비자

TN Extension of Status Petition Approved

What are the Covid testing requirements for travel to the U.S.?

What are the Covid vaccine requirements for travel to the U.S., and are there any exceptions?

How far in advance can I file an H-1B extension?

E-2 Visa Approval for Pediatric Treatment Center at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto

TN Visa Approval for Canadian Aerospace Engineer

Understanding “investment” for E-2 visa eligibility

New Travel Ban Issued for Several African Countries

Three types of RFEs on a National Interest Waiver petition, and how to respond

E-2 Investor Visa Approval at the U.S. Consulate in London

I am a car mechanic. Can I come to the U.S. to find work under the TN visa category?

Can I “port” my priority date on an approved EB-2 NIW petition to EB-1?

Strategizing NIW – Substantial Merit and National Importance

Can I file an application at a Consulate while in the U.S?

What are the quickest ways a Canadian citizen can get U.S. work authorization?

What can I do to speed up my EAD adjudication?

I am a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) and a Canadian citizen. Can I work in the US under the TN Visa?

What are the Covid vaccine and testing requirements for travel to the U.S., and are there any exceptions?

Do I need a new medical exam for the COVID-19 vaccine?

What Is an I-140 Job Portability?

Vaccines that are Accepted by the U.S. for International Air Travel

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