An immigration trial is also known as an individual hearing or a merits hearing. At the individual hearing, you will be allowed to explain how you qualify for relief from…
If you were approved for E-2 status through USCIS you may be able to take a brief business trip to Mexico or Canada and return using automatic visa revalidation if…
Schedule A Group II is a subcategory of an employer-sponsored immigrant petition for foreign worker that allows certain professionals with “exceptional ability” in their field to bypass the part of…
Nationals of Mexico who have a valid TN visa and want to work for a new employer should apply for approval from a U.S. consulate before seeking re-entry.
Yes, EB-5 investors already in the United States on a non-immigrant status (E, F, H, etc.) can continue staying in the US by filing the I-485 adjustment of status petition…
If your E2 petition was denied on marginality, you should hire workers, start taking revenue from clients, submit contracts with clients, and a strong Business Plan with the re-application.
E-2 visa applicants must demonstrate a clear intent to depart the United States once their visa status ends. This is a fundamental part of the E-2 visa process, as the…
The E-2 investor visa is a valuable option for entrepreneurs looking to invest in and operate a business in the United States. However, one of the most scrutinized aspects of…
Traveling as a green card holder can raise concerns, especially with news reports of green card holders being detained at airports and other facilities. This issue and fear also come…
Entrepreneurs applying for an E-2 Investor Visa must meet several key requirements to qualify. One of the most important—and often misunderstood—is the real and operating business requirement. This rule ensures…
For entrepreneurs applying for the E-2 investor visa, meeting the visa's various requirements can be complex. One of the most important—yet often misunderstood—is the "marginality requirement." This condition plays a…
This post will compare two fact patterns that show what factors are important for proving that a researcher is well positioned to advance their proposed endeavor to qualify for an…
One possible impact of the Trump Administration on E-2 visa processing is the increased use of administrative processing, which could lead to significant delays for applicants. This is particularly relevant…
One possible change under the Trump Administration could be the elimination of E-2 visa interview waivers. This means that all applicants, including those renewing their visas, may be required to…
As immigration policies evolve, one potential change under the Trump Administration could affect E-2 visa renewals—the possible elimination of the deference policy. This change could make the renewal process more…
One possible change under the Trump Administration could be a decrease in E-2 visa approval rates. Historically, E-2 visa approvals hovered around 80-81% from 2016 to 2020, even when including…
On January 15, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced updates to its policy manual regarding how it assesses National Interest Waiver (NIW) cases. The new guidance provides additional clarity…