Making E-2 investments in companies that are owned by the E-2 applicant or related family members carries the risk that the officer will determine the funds are not actually committed…
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E-2 applicants with long-pending applications who are attending visa interviews should prepare updated information prior to their E-2 interviews.
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USCIS has updated the policy manual addressing the documentation that E and L nonimmigrant spouses can use as evidence of employment authorization.
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We prepared a comprehensive business plan for an E-2 client that was just approved in London. U.K. nationals can obtain an E-2 visa for 5 years and it can be…
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When a co-owner is not applying for an E-2 investor visa, business expenses do not need to be divided evenly between the co-owners.
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E-2 investors may have business partners as long as they account for the E-2 requirements regarding ownership and investment.
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How an international student can change from F-1 to E-2 status.
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USCIS expanded the ability of E, H-4, or L nonimmigrant dependent spouses to qualify for an automatic extension of work authorization for up to 180 days.
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E-2 investors should start thinking about the E-2 renewal process several months before their visa expires and should consider whether they want to renew at a U.S. Consulate or with…
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In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, consulates around the world experienced substantial backlogs and extensive delays in visa processing times.
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You can have your E-2 company registered at more than one Consulate.
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E-2 employees do not need to have an education and the E-2 company does not need to pay them a particular salary.
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E-2 employee does not have to have prior experience working for the investor’s foreign entity.
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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…
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To file an E-2 visa application at a Consulate, you must submit a DS-160 along with supporting documentation. The Consulate will review the information submitted and once ready, you can…
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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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