The E-2 visa allows investors who are nationals of treaty countries to start or purchase a company in the U.S. and come to the U.S. to develop and direct that…
When evaluating potential E-2 Visa business ideas, many prospective applicants ask: What are the easiest and most profitable business ideas for an E-2 investor visa? The E-2 investor visa allows…
The E-2 treaty investor visa allows nationals of treaty countries to invest in and direct a U.S. business. This can include starting a business, but it can also include purchasing…
A green card allows a foreign national to live and work in the U.S. on a long-term basis. Green card holders (also called legal permanent residents) enjoy many benefits over…
Few things are more frustrating than receiving a notice from USCIS telling you that your petition has been rejected, especially after you’ve already paid the filing fees. Many applicants assume…
In many PERM-based green card consultations, especially with clients who hold a master’s degree or higher, we often hear this question: am I overqualified for EB-2 or EB-3? Clients are…
What is a Trail and E-2 Visa Source of Funds? Within the E-2 investor visa regulations, applicants are required to demonstrate that they have invested or that they are actively…
For couples applying for a marriage-based green card, the interview with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is one of the most important steps in the green card through family…
The following is a real-life anecdote of an E-2 Visa Interview Toronto experience at the U.S. consulate in early 2026. Arriving for an E-2 Visa Interview Toronto Appointment I was…
In January 2025, USCIS published updates in its Policy Manual that clarified the evidentiary requirements that entrepreneurs need to meet to make a successful case for a National Interest Waiver.…
As border entries are given increasing scrutiny, many Canadians are wondering how to prepare the right documentation and information when driving to the U.S. on an E-2 visa, whether it…
I have seen an increasing number of E-2 consultations involving investors who plan to use cryptocurrency as part of their investment capital. One of the most common questions I receive…
When preparing an E-2 case, one of the first questions we usually ask is whether the client plans to apply through consular processing or by filing a change of status…
Interview waivers are a useful tool that allow U.S. Consulates to waive the normal requirement that each visa applicant attend an interview. In the aftermath of the COVID pandemic, interview…
When preparing an E-2 investor visa application, the starting point is always the regulatory requirements. You should ensure that you meet each element of the E-2 criteria because these requirements…
An EB-5 Investor Green Card has two main requirements. These include an investment of either $800,000 or $1,050,000 depending on where the business is located, and the meeting of the…
When applying for a green card through Adjustment of Status, U.S. immigration law requires applicants to comply with specific health-related admissibility standards. One of those standards includes receiving certain vaccinations…