Portuguese nationals can apply for E visas & residency requirement added for nationals of Grenada who acquired citizenship through investment.
Khadija DerrickDecember 20, 2022
We just had an E-1 treaty trader visa approval at the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade. The applicant owns a company in Serbia that provides e-commerce & development services to companies in the United States.
Khadija DerrickMarch 14, 2022
E-1 visa change of status approved at the USCIS California Service Center. The applicant was a Canadian national who provided the online mentoring/consulting services.
Khadija DerrickMarch 10, 2022
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.
Khadija DerrickDecember 28, 2021
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.
Khadija DerrickDecember 23, 2021
Domestic trade or trade that is happening in just one country is not relevant for the E-1 treaty trader visa classification.
Khadija DerrickDecember 23, 2021
Two business partners can own the E-1 entity 50/50 and they can both qualify for an E-1 visa.
Khadija DerrickDecember 22, 2021
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 in the U.S.
Khadija DerrickDecember 15, 2021
Any business that meets the E-1 requirements can qualify for an E-1 visa.
Khadija DerrickDecember 15, 2021
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.
Khadija DerrickDecember 13, 2021
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.
Khadija DerrickDecember 13, 2021
You don’t need to invest money in the U.S. in order to qualify for an E-1 visa.
Khadija DerrickDecember 10, 2021
E-1 Visa is for foreign nationals who wish to live in the U.S. based on international trade that exists between the U.S. and the Treaty Country.
Khadija DerrickDecember 9, 2021
You may apply for an E visa in a country that is not a treaty country, but may not be advisable in some cases.
Khadija DerrickOctober 13, 2021
Scott Legal is pleased to announce, we just had an E-1 treaty trader petition approved by the U.S. Consulate in Monterrey, Mexico.
Khadija DerrickJuly 22, 2021
The applicant is an Italian national and her company has been engaging in trade with Italy since 2017.
Khadija DerrickMay 25, 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused drastic delays in the processing and issuance of E-1 trader visas and E-2 investor visas.
Khadija DerrickMay 14, 2021
In some scenarios, such as if the E-1 company is a new company, it may be helpful to submit a business plan with your E-1 application.
Khadija DerrickMay 13, 2021
When applying for an E-1 visa, you should submit a trade spreadsheet summarizing the trade between the U.S and your home country.
Khadija DerrickApril 16, 2021
The first Corona virus stimulus bill provided much needed relief for E-2 visa holders. Many E-2 visa companies were struggling and both the PPP loans and the EIDL grant kept many E-2 businesses afloat. You can find out more about…
IanScottDecember 23, 2020
Scott Legal are hosting a free Zoom Webinar on E-1 visa requirements. An E-1 Visa is often an overlooked visa. This visa is available to nationals of certain countries that engage in trade with the U.S. This seminar will go…
Jenny ZhanNovember 30, 2020
The E-1 Visa is a visa based on trade between the United States and a Treaty country. The trade must be significant and must have existed for a period. You can find out more about the E-1 visa by clicking…
Jenny ZhanNovember 9, 2020
An E-1 visa can be issued for up to 5 years, and after that it must be renewed. The renewal process usually involves showing that substantial trade still exists between the U.S. and the Treaty country. You can find some…
Jenny ZhanSeptember 9, 2020
Do I have to hire U.S. employees in order to get an E-1 visa? No. You do not have to hire U.S. employees when applying for an E-1 visa (but hiring U.S. workers is always good, even for an E-1…
Jenny ZhanJune 29, 2020
