The L-1 visa allows U.S. companies to transfer employees from abroad to work in the U.S. in managerial, executive or specialized knowledge roles. The employee must have worked for a…
The E-1 visa can be a great option for a national of a treaty country to live in the US to develop international trade between the U.S. and the treaty…
In an earlier post, we explored a few of the procedures that apply to World Cup fans seeking to re-enter the U.S. after visiting a host city in Canada or…
On March 24, 2026, USCIS published long-awaited data that revealed their official global EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) approval rates from the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 (July to…
When an employer sponsors a foreign national for a PERM-based green card, the employer’s financial ability to pay the offered wage becomes an important issue. This is often referred to…
The L-1 visa allows multinational companies to transfer managers, executive and specialized knowledge workers to the U.S. from abroad. The employee must have worked for the company abroad for at…
This summer, the World Cup matches will be held in stadiums across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We already covered the FIFA PASS and entry requirements, but there will…
One of the first questions many new green card holders ask is, “Can I travel outside the United States now that I’m a permanent resident?” The short answer is yes.…
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.…