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Do I have to keep a residence in my home country if I want to apply for an E-1 visa? How can I prove that I have a non-immigrant intent for an E-1 visa? E-1 VisaImmigration

Do I have to keep a residence in my home country if I want to apply for an E-1 visa? How can I prove that I have a non-immigrant intent for an E-1 visa?

E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. E-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa, meaning that when you are applying for an E-1 visa at a Consulate you have to…
May 26, 2020
I filed a change of status/extension of status petition. Can I stay in the U.S. while the petition is pending? What is unlawful presence? Immigration

I filed a change of status/extension of status petition. Can I stay in the U.S. while the petition is pending? What is unlawful presence?

If you are in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa and you filed a change of status (“COS”) or an extension of status (“EOS”) petition, you may be wondering if you can stay in the U.S. while the petition is…
May 26, 2020
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I want to apply for an employment based green card. Can I file the Adjustment of Status application concurrently with the I-140 petition? What is chargeability? Immigration

I want to apply for an employment based green card. Can I file the Adjustment of Status application concurrently with the I-140 petition? What is chargeability?

If you want to apply for a green card (for example the EB-1A green card), you will first have to file an I-140 green card petition. You will only be able to file an Adjustment of Status application concurrently with…
May 26, 2020
Can I enter the U.S. on a TN visa during Covid-19? Processing TN Visas in Times of US Canada Border COVID-19 Restrictions. COVID-19

Can I enter the U.S. on a TN visa during Covid-19? Processing TN Visas in Times of US Canada Border COVID-19 Restrictions.

On March 21, U.S., Canada, and Mexico announced that the land borders between the three countries will close to non-essential travel. The initial closure was to last through April 20 and has now been extended to June 22. The Customs…
May 22, 2020
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Does the trade have to be in existence at the time I apply for an E-1 visa? Is it sufficient if I submit binding contracts with clients? E-1 VisaImmigration

Does the trade have to be in existence at the time I apply for an E-1 visa? Is it sufficient if I submit binding contracts with clients?

E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. Immigration regulations state that you cannot come to the U.S. to “search for a trading relationship”. If you…
May 20, 2020
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I am in the U.S. on an O-1 visa that expires soon. Should my company file for an extension or should the company file a renewal application for 3 years? Which is better? COVID-19

I am in the U.S. on an O-1 visa that expires soon. Should my company file for an extension or should the company file a renewal application for 3 years? Which is better?

If you are currently in the U.S. on an O-1 visa and your visa is about to expire, you company may be considering 2 of the following options: (i) filing an extension for 1 year or renewing your O-1 for…
May 20, 2020
Do I have to live in the U.S. if I have an E-1 visa? I am unable to enter the U.S. due to the Corona virus outbreak. Will this impact my E-1 visa renewal? COVID-19

Do I have to live in the U.S. if I have an E-1 visa? I am unable to enter the U.S. due to the Corona virus outbreak. Will this impact my E-1 visa renewal?

E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. Is there a residency requirement for an E-1 visa? No, there is no residency requirement for an E-1 visa – there is…
May 18, 2020
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What is the consultation requirement for the O-1 visa? What is a peer group? What should the Advisory opinion contain? Do I have to pay for the Advisory Opinion? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

What is the consultation requirement for the O-1 visa? What is a peer group? What should the Advisory opinion contain? Do I have to pay for the Advisory Opinion?

O-1 visa is a great visa for individual who possesses extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who has a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry and has been recognized nationally…
May 15, 2020
Can I Gift my relative money for an E-2 visa? Can I own part of the E-2 company and Gift money to a relative? Can my relative get an E-2 visa if I gift him part of the business? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Can I Gift my relative money for an E-2 visa? Can I own part of the E-2 company and Gift money to a relative? Can my relative get an E-2 visa if I gift him part of the business?

An E-2 visa is a visa that entrepreneurs can obtain if they start or buy a business.  You can find out more about the E-2 visa requirements by clicking here. One of the E-2 visa requirements is that the applicant…
May 15, 2020
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Do I have to have an Employment Offer for the Eb-1A green card? Can I file a self-petition for the EB-1A green card? What documents should I submit if I file a self-petition? Immigration

Do I have to have an Employment Offer for the Eb-1A green card? Can I file a self-petition for the EB-1A green card? What documents should I submit if I file a self-petition?

To qualify for the EB-1A Green Card, you will need to prove that you are one of the small percentage of people who have risen to the very top of your field. To prove that you qualify for the Eb-1A green card,…
May 15, 2020
Can I get a Green Card if I have an L-1 Visa? Can I move from an L-1A to a Green Card? What are the differences between and L-1A and EB-1C? ImmigrationL-1 Visa

Can I get a Green Card if I have an L-1 Visa? Can I move from an L-1A to a Green Card? What are the differences between and L-1A and EB-1C?

On paper, the criteria for an L-1A and EB-1C are similar.  In both cases, the following must exist: a qualifying relationship must exist between the entity abroad and the U.S. entity the beneficiary must have worked for the foreign entity…
May 13, 2020
I want to apply for an E-1 visa and I already have a company abroad. Should I register a branch or set up a subsidiary in the U.S.? Which one is better? E-1 VisaImmigration

I want to apply for an E-1 visa and I already have a company abroad. Should I register a branch or set up a subsidiary in the U.S.? Which one is better?

E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. If you already own a company abroad and you are thinking about applying for an E-1 visa, you…
May 11, 2020
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I am on an L-1 visa for a new office and had to lay off or furlough employees due to Corona virus. Am I eligible to renew my L-1 visa if the company does not have employees? COVID-19

I am on an L-1 visa for a new office and had to lay off or furlough employees due to Corona virus. Am I eligible to renew my L-1 visa if the company does not have employees?

Covid-19 has changed the rules for travel, engagement and employment. Many companies have started to reduce wages and put staff on leave, and some companies have reduced hours or terminated employees. This situation can cause particular difficulties for people who are on…
May 11, 2020
I am in the U.S. on an O-1 visa. Can my employer ask me to work part-time? Can the employer reduce my salary? When do I have to leave the U.S. if I’m fired? COVID-19

I am in the U.S. on an O-1 visa. Can my employer ask me to work part-time? Can the employer reduce my salary? When do I have to leave the U.S. if I’m fired?

Covid-19 has changed the rules for travel, engagement and employment. Many companies have started to reduce wages and put staff on leave, and some companies have reduced hours or terminated employees. Employers are facing difficult questions about how to proceed in light…
May 8, 2020
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I was not selected in the H-1B lottery and I am in the U.S. on F-1 OPT Status. Can I enroll in another university? Will I get another 12 months of post completion OPT? H-1B and E-3 VisaImmigration

I was not selected in the H-1B lottery and I am in the U.S. on F-1 OPT Status. Can I enroll in another university? Will I get another 12 months of post completion OPT?

If you currently in the U.S. on F-1 OPT status, and you were not selected in this year’s H-1B lottery, you may be wondering if you could enroll in another University program and once you graduate, whether you can get…
May 8, 2020
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I filed the I-751 Petition to remove conditions on my Green card. Can I travel outside the U.S. after the I-751 petition was filed? Can I keep working once my green card expires? Family ImmigrationImmigration

I filed the I-751 Petition to remove conditions on my Green card. Can I travel outside the U.S. after the I-751 petition was filed? Can I keep working once my green card expires?

If you obtained your green card based on a marriage to a U.S. citizen and you have been married to the U.S. citizen for less than 2 years on the day you obtained your green card, your green card will…
May 8, 2020
I need to renew my E-1 visa. What will I have to demonstrate in the E-1 renewal applications? What is important for E-1 renewal? E-1 VisaImmigration

I need to renew my E-1 visa. What will I have to demonstrate in the E-1 renewal applications? What is important for E-1 renewal?

E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. If you were granted an E-1 visa in the past and you now need to renew your E-1…
May 8, 2020
I am in the U.S. on E-1 treaty trader/E-2 investor visa. Can I furlough my E-1/E-2 employees? Can I reduce working hours or reduce salaries of my E-1/E-2 employees? COVID-19

I am in the U.S. on E-1 treaty trader/E-2 investor visa. Can I furlough my E-1/E-2 employees? Can I reduce working hours or reduce salaries of my E-1/E-2 employees?

Covid-19 has changed the rules for travel, engagement and employment. Many companies have started to reduce wages and put staff on leave, and some companies have reduced hours or terminated employees. Employers are facing difficult questions about how to proceed in light…
May 6, 2020
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