Special considerations are relevant to E-2 renewal applications, including creation of full-time jobs, ownership, and no substantial changes in your business.
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If you live outside the U.S., your E-2 employee can continue working for the E-2 company in the U.S. if certain requirements are met.
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You can either apply for an E-2 status through USCIS or an E-2 visa at a U.S. Consulate abroad.
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You can change status from F-1 to E-2 and the change of status petition has to be received by USCIS before your grace period is up.
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If your E-2 visa petition was denied, you can always re-apply for the visa again if you address the reasons for the denial.
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If you are applying for an E-2 visa, you will need to set up an entity in the U.S. and apply for an EIN.
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“investment” for E-2 applications refer to money actually spent, in support of an active enterprise that will hire employees, and has a flexible minimum requirement.
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If you entered the U.S. on a B or other visa (not ESTA), you can change your status from the status you entered on to another status.
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Two business partners can either both apply for an E-2 investor visa, or one can apply for an E-2 investor visa and the other one for E-2 employee visa.
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E-2 visas can be advantageous due to lower investment requirement, no degree requirements, higher approval rates, long validity period, and spouse work authorization.
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You may apply for an E visa in a country that is not a treaty country, but may not be advisable in some cases.
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Although some Consular website may have generic wording that references a tax valuation or market appraisal, a valuation is normally not evidence that is required by a Consular officer.
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In some circumstances, real estate investment can be considered as part of your E-2 investment.
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While E-2 visa applicants must generally provide documents that prove the nationality of the ultimate beneficial owners of the E-2 business, rare cases such as businesses owned by publicly traded…
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A branch office established in the U.S. by a foreign company that has E-2 treaty country nationality is sufficient for the company to receive E-2 employees; a formal LLC or…
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To qualify for an E-2 visa you must invest a substantial amount in the U.S. The investment amount depends on the type of business that you are setting up.
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An E-2 visa is a visa category that is available to people from certain countries that want to buy or start a business in the U.S. The visa requires that…
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Starting on May 17, 2021, USCIS will suspend biometrics requirements for H-4, L-2, and E dependents; this includes the E-1 Trader Visa, E-2 Investor Visa, and E-3 Specialty Occupation Visa…
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Department of State Expands NIE eligibility to those contributing to economic growth in the US. A positive step for E-2 Visa holders.
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Avoid the pitfalls of expressing an immigrant intent while holding an E-2 Visa
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The Covid-19 pandemic has caused drastic delays in the processing and issuance of E-1 trader visas and E-2 investor visas.
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A U.S. citizen who also holds the nationality of a treaty country cannot use that second nationality to receive benefits reserved for E-treaty investors or employees.
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If you run a company abroad and you are applying for an E2 visa, it may be helpful if you mention information such as revenues or amount of employees.
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Many clients do not realize that the I-94 Governs their stay in the U.S. Instead, they think that the visa dictates the time they can spend.
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Two E-2 investors may apply for an E-2 visa but they have to meet certain requirements, such as each of them has to own 50% in the E-2 company.
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