USCIS expanded the ability of E, H-4, or L nonimmigrant dependent spouses to qualify for an automatic extension of work authorization for up to 180 days.
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E-2 investors should start thinking about the E-2 renewal process several months before their visa expires and should consider whether they want to renew at a U.S. Consulate or with…
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A temporary stop gap spending bill has been passed by Congress which will fund the government and various immigration operations until February 18, 2022.
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In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, consulates around the world experienced substantial backlogs and extensive delays in visa processing times.
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The EB-5 program, also known as the Million Dollar Green Card, allows investors to obtain a green card if they invest either $500,000 or $1,000,000 in business or projects that…
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You can have your E-2 company registered at more than one Consulate.
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Your spouse and child can apply for an E-1 dependent visa and your extended family member could qualify for a B-2 visa in some circumstances.
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There are several things you should keep in mind after your E-1 visa is granted, such as that you should keep your ownership in the E1 entity.
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Domestic trade or trade that is happening in just one country is not relevant for the E-1 treaty trader visa classification.
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Two business partners can own the E-1 entity 50/50 and they can both qualify for an E-1 visa.
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E-2 employees do not need to have an education and the E-2 company does not need to pay them a particular salary.
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E-2 employee does not have to have prior experience working for the investor’s foreign entity.
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An entrepreneur can apply for parole under the international entrepreneur parole program from within the U.S., but must depart from the U.S. in order to actually be granted parole.
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Your spouse and children can either apply for an E-1 visa with you or they can apply after your E-1 visa is approved.
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Your child can stay in the US on E status until he turns 21, and then will have to leave the U.S. and apply for a visa or change status…
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Any business that meets the E-1 requirements can qualify for an E-1 visa.
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To file an E-2 visa application at a Consulate, you must submit a DS-160 along with supporting documentation. The Consulate will review the information submitted and once ready, you can…
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You do not need to hire employees to qualify for an E-1 visa, but if your business does have employees, it may be helpful for the application.
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You can change status from B-1 to E-1 if you did not violate your status, your petition is received before your I-94 expires, and you meet the E-1 requirements.
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You don’t need to invest money in the U.S. in order to qualify for an E-1 visa.
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