Skip to main content
Category

E-2 Visa

Do You Need to Stay in the US for a Specified Period of Time to Set Up a Business Venture? How do I Start a Business Venture in the United States before Applying for an E-2 Visa? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Do You Need to Stay in the US for a Specified Period of Time to Set Up a Business Venture? How do I Start a Business Venture in the United States before Applying for an E-2 Visa?

For many foreign nationals seeking to start or purchase a new business in the United States, the E-2 Investor Visa may be the best option. The E-2 Visa permits the Investor to reside in the US for a potentially unlimited…
December 16, 2016
Which Investor Visa Should I Select? What are the Differences between E-2, L-1 and EB-5 visas? E-2 VisaEB-5 VisaImmigrationInvestor VisasL-1 Visa

Which Investor Visa Should I Select? What are the Differences between E-2, L-1 and EB-5 visas?

When an investor or foreign company wants to start operations in the United States they can select between three possible investor visas including an E-2 Visa, an L-1 Visa and an EB-5 visa.  The eligibility requirements for each of these…
December 15, 2016
Can I apply for an E-2 visa with minimal startup costs? If I am starting a consulting firm with almost no overhead to startup, why do I need to make expenses now for an E-2 Visa? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Can I apply for an E-2 visa with minimal startup costs? If I am starting a consulting firm with almost no overhead to startup, why do I need to make expenses now for an E-2 Visa?

One common question from entrepreneurs applying for an E-2 visa is how much money needs to be invested in the Company. The answer to this question depends on a number of variables, including the type of business, what the startup…
November 30, 2016
Startup Stock Photos: Labeled for reuse< https://static.pexels.com/photos/7075/people-office-group-team.jpg
Can I volunteer while on an E2 visa? What types of volunteer activities are acceptable? Does volunteering ever count as work? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Can I volunteer while on an E2 visa? What types of volunteer activities are acceptable? Does volunteering ever count as work?

An E-2 Visa is a great visa option for an individual who wants to start a business in the U.S. The full set of E-2 visa requirements can be found by clicking here. The E-2 visa permits the visa holder to…
November 18, 2016
How will a Trump Win Impact my E-2 Visa? Will the E-2 Visa Program be Eliminated under Trump? Can I still get an E-2 Visa with Trump as President? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

How will a Trump Win Impact my E-2 Visa? Will the E-2 Visa Program be Eliminated under Trump? Can I still get an E-2 Visa with Trump as President?

On November 8th, Donald Trump surprised the world and won the U.S. election.  Since the election, we have received numerous questions from our E-2 visa clients and prospective clients as they are concerned that the E-2 visa program may be…
November 18, 2016
Courtesy of Flickr. Labeled for reuse: https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8331/8102895140_cd66557346_b.jpg
What If I am Not From An E-2 Treaty Country? Are There Visa Options for People who are not from an E-2 Visa Country? E-2 VisaEB-5 VisaImmigrationInvestor VisasL-1 VisaTN Visa

What If I am Not From An E-2 Treaty Country? Are There Visa Options for People who are not from an E-2 Visa Country?

An E-2 visa is an investor visa granted to investors or entrepreneurs who want to start or buy a business in the U.S.. If you are a national of one of the E-2 Visa Treaty Countries and you are interested…
October 31, 2016
How Long Can an E-2 Visa be Issued for? What is the Difference Between Visa Validity Period, Reciprocity Period and Authorized Period of Stay? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

How Long Can an E-2 Visa be Issued for? What is the Difference Between Visa Validity Period, Reciprocity Period and Authorized Period of Stay?

An E-2 visa is an investor visa granted to entrepreneurs who want to start or buy a business in the United States. The investor must invest a substantial amount of money in an enterprise that must ultimately create U.S. jobs.…
October 17, 2016
Should I go to a U.S. Consulate to get an E-2 Visa or change to E-2 status in the United States? (Part 2: Applying for a Change of Status with USCIS) E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Should I go to a U.S. Consulate to get an E-2 Visa or change to E-2 status in the United States? (Part 2: Applying for a Change of Status with USCIS)

An E-2 visa is a great visa for a person who wants to launch a startup or purchase a business in the United States. In order to obtain the visa the applicant must invest in a business in the United States,…
October 13, 2016
Should I go to a U.S. Consulate to get an E-2 Visa or change to E-2 status in the United States? (Part 1: Applying at the Consulate) E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Should I go to a U.S. Consulate to get an E-2 Visa or change to E-2 status in the United States? (Part 1: Applying at the Consulate)

An E-2 visa is a great visa for a person who wants to launch a startup or purchase a business in the United States. In order to obtain the visa the applicant must invest in a business in the United States,…
October 12, 2016
Courtesy of Pixabay, labeled for reuse: https://pixabay.com/p-1277561/?no_redirect
What Can You Do When You are Unhappy with your E-2 lawyer? I am Unhappy with my E-2 Lawyer, What Can I Do? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor VisasQuestions & Answers

What Can You Do When You are Unhappy with your E-2 lawyer? I am Unhappy with my E-2 Lawyer, What Can I Do?

Finding a good E-2 visa lawyer is difficult and this is especially the case as some law firms will file E-2 visa immigration petitions with little or no experience in the area.  E-2 visas have unique issues and knowledge and…
September 28, 2016
Courtesy of Pexels, labeled for reuse: https://static.pexels.com/photos/1984/black-and-white-city-man-people.jpg
Can I Work for Multiple Companies on an E-2 visa? Can I Work for a Subsidiary of the E-2 Company Where I am Currently Employed? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Can I Work for Multiple Companies on an E-2 visa? Can I Work for a Subsidiary of the E-2 Company Where I am Currently Employed?

There are a few different types of E-2 visas, including the E-2 Investor visa, the E-2 Employee visa and the E-2 dependent visa. You can read more about the different types of E-2 visas here and here. E-2 dependent spouses…
September 28, 2016
Photo courtesy of Pixabay, labeled for reuse: https://pixabay.com/p-745674/?no_redirect
Can my child come with me to the U.S. on my E-2 visa? What happens to my child’s status when he or she turns 21? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Can my child come with me to the U.S. on my E-2 visa? What happens to my child’s status when he or she turns 21?

Nonimmigrant visas such as the E, L, O, and H-1B allow for the principal visa holder’s children to also come to the United States with dependent visas. The children are permitted to stay in the U.S. and can attend school,…
September 28, 2016
Labeled for reuse: http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/pictures/70000/velka/three-generation.jpg
Can I Bring my Mother and/or Father to the U.S. with me if I have an E-2 Visa? Can I Bring other Family Members to the U.S. with a nonimmigrant visa? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Can I Bring my Mother and/or Father to the U.S. with me if I have an E-2 Visa? Can I Bring other Family Members to the U.S. with a nonimmigrant visa?

Many nonimmigrant visas such as an E-2 visa, an L-1 visa and H-1B visa allow spouses and children under 21 to accompany the primary applicant to the U.S. These dependent visas allow families to live together in the United States…
August 3, 2016
Image courtesy of YouTube, labeled for reuse, https://i.ytimg.com/vi/K9XQ9NymJh0/maxresdefault.jpg
Why Hiring a Lawyer to Draft Your Business Plan Can Increase Your Chances of Approval for an E-2 Visa Business PlansE-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Why Hiring a Lawyer to Draft Your Business Plan Can Increase Your Chances of Approval for an E-2 Visa

Abbreviations, jargon, and buzzwords.  Every profession is plagued with obscure, industry-specific vocabulary.  We routinely use these terms and phrases and because careers are such an important part of our lives, we often take for granted that they are not part…
May 3, 2016
US Consulate in Toronto Announces Streamlined Procedures for E-1 and E-2 Visa Applicants! E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor VisasNews

US Consulate in Toronto Announces Streamlined Procedures for E-1 and E-2 Visa Applicants!

As of March 1, 2016, Canadian applicants for E-1 and E- 2 (Treaty Trader and Investor) visas will benefit from streamlined registration at the U.S. Consulate General in Toronto and additional processing locations across Canada for employees of companies with valid…
March 1, 2016
Schedule A Consultation
FREE WEBINARS