An update to the Foreign Affairs Manual has changed how visa validity & reciprocity fees are determined for spouses and children of E-2 visa holders.
Khadija DerrickMay 26, 2023
If a married couple owns an E-2 business 50/50, it is usually best for one person to apply as the E-2 investor and the other to apply as the E-2 spouse.
Khadija DerrickApril 27, 2023
What you need to know about the E-2 employee visa and its requirements.
Khadija DerrickApril 27, 2023
A corporation has treaty country nationality if at least 50% of its ownership interests are held by nationals of treaty countries. If the company is owned by another company, the analysis continues up to the parent corporation’s owners.
Khadija DerrickApril 18, 2023
E-2 applicants must provide sufficient documentation specifying the source of funds used in the investment, which may include extensive tax returns, bank statements, receipts, and transactional agreements.
Khadija DerrickApril 18, 2023
If you are applying for an E-2 visa and your company has been operating for several years there are a few different ways to structure the proof of investment.
Khadija DerrickApril 17, 2023
The E-2 and L-1 visas can each be great visa options for Canadian citizens. One big benefit of the L-1 is that Canadians can apply for this visa directly at a port of entry.
Khadija DerrickApril 13, 2023
There is no residency requirement for the E2 visa and you don’t have to spend majority of your time in the US to keep the visa.
Khadija DerrickApril 12, 2023
If you are in the US on an E-2 investor visa and your office address changes, you don’t need to file form AR-11.
Khadija DerrickApril 5, 2023
If your E-2 visa was denied, you can re-apply for the E-2 visa as soon as you addressed the officer’s concerns/addressed the reason for the denial.
Khadija DerrickMarch 29, 2023
USCIS can issue a Request for Evidence for E-2 petition for variety of reasons, but some of the common reasons are outlined in this blog post.
Khadija DerrickMarch 10, 2023
Prior to applying for an E-2 visa, you should make sure that your company has all necessary city, county, state and federal licenses it needs to operate.
Khadija DerrickMarch 8, 2023
We just had a National Interest Waiver (NIW) I-140 petition approved from USCIS Texas Service Center about 1 month after submission with premium processing.
Khadija DerrickMarch 2, 2023
A bank statement alone is not sufficient to meet the E-2 source of funds requirement.
Khadija DerrickMarch 2, 2023
Michaela Vrazdova was a discussion leader for a CLE Event focused on E-1 & E-2 visa issues for a Distance Learning Committee of the Rome District Chapter of AILA.
Khadija DerrickFebruary 16, 2023
Si recientemente ha presentado una solicitud de visa de no inmigrante en un Consulado de los Estados Unidos en el extranjero (por ejemplo, una solicitud de inversor E-2), puede que se esté preguntando cuándo se programará su entrevista para la…
Khadija DerrickFebruary 1, 2023
As part of applying for an E2 visa, you will need to submit a DS160 form, pay a visa fee, and after the Consulate reviews your petition, you will be able to schedule an interview.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 19, 2023
E-2 category visas do not require a minimum level of education, but applicants must show they have the relevant skills and experience for the position they are proposing to fill.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 13, 2023
If an E-2 company is owned 50% each by two investors who are nationals of two different treaty countries, the E-2 company will have “dual nationality” such that it will be able to bring in E-2 employees of either partner’s…
Khadija DerrickJanuary 12, 2023
Although working capital can form part of your E-2 investment, it is risky if insufficient funds are actually spent in exchange for tangible goods and services.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 11, 2023
Dependent minor children of many nonimmigrant visa holders can attend public or private school in the US.
Khadija DerrickDecember 27, 2022
This week Portugal was added to the E-2 visa Treaty list. With this addition, nationals from Portugal can start or purchase a business in the U.S.
Khadija DerrickDecember 20, 2022
Portuguese nationals can apply for E visas & residency requirement added for nationals of Grenada who acquired citizenship through investment.
Khadija DerrickDecember 20, 2022
