The short answer is: it depends. In all situations, the trade will have to continue in your home country to meet the E-1 requirement that the trade constitutes an “international…
You are not required to submit a Business Plan with your E-1 application, but it still may be a good idea to submit one. Normally a business plan is required…
E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home country. To qualify for an E-1 visa, you must meet…
An E-2 investor visa allows foreign nationals of certain countries to run a business in the United States. They must own at least 50% of the business, invest a substantial…
While most E-2 visas are filed at U.S. Consulates abroad, there are some instances where an applicant may apply for a change of status while in the U.S. For example,…
An E-2 visa has a number of requirements including investing money and hiring U.S. workers. The visa is only available to nationals from certain countries and in order to get…
An E-2 visa is approved based on the specific business and documents that are presented to a Consulate or USCIS. This documentation normally includes a Business plan that describes the…
An E-2 visas allow applicants to live and work in the U.S. based on either starting or buying a U.S. business. The E-2 visa is based on Treaties between the…
If you are applying for an E-2 investor or an E-2 employee visa, your spouse may apply for an E-2 spousal visa. Please note that your spouse does not have…
An E-2 visa can be obtained by nationals from certain countries if they buy or start a business. You can find out more about an E-2 visa by clicking here. …
USCIS announced on January 29 an operational change in the EB-5 application adjudication process. Previously, USCIS adjudicated EB-5 applications in a first come first serve basis. Applications that were received…
If you are outside of the United States, you must apply for an E-2 visa at a U.S. Consulate. The application is normally done at the U.S. Consulate in the…
Spouses of E-2 Investors or E-2 employees can apply for a Work Authorization Card (EAD card). What is the automatic 180 day extension? Aliens that are in the U.S. in…
USCIS has announced today that nationals of Iran and their dependents are no longer eligible to change or extend their stay in E-1 or E-2 status due to the termination…
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 for the founder and as such…
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 visa requirements. You can find out…
On November 18, Congress passed a temporary continuing resolution to fund the government through to December 20. This means that the EB-5 regional center program through to December 20. However,…
The Visa Waiver Program or ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is a program that allows citizens from certain countries (38 countries) to apply for admission to the U.S. using…