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Overnight Changes to National Interest Waiver Program For E-2 Visa Holders

On March 2, 2021, without prior notice, the Secretary of State rescinded the previous national interest guidance that allowed people in certain visa categories to travel to the United States despite the COVID related travel ban. The changes impact the…

Jenny ZhanMarch 3, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I filed my change/extension of status E-2 petition under Premium Processing. Will my dependents’ petitions also be adjudicated under the Premium Processing?

An E-2 Visa is a Visa Classification that is available for foreign nationals who wish to live in the U.S. to develop and direct the operations of a business. The business can be large or small and an E-2 Visa…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 25, 2021

E-2 Visa Extraordinary Ability Immigration Investor Visas

What are Some Visa and Green Card Options for Entrepreneurs & Investors?

The U.S. is the land of opportunity and the perfect place for entrepreneurs to realize their dream. If you want to start and run a business in the U.S., or if you want to purchase and manage an already existing business…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 23, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I am in the U.S. on an E-2 visa and I need to renew my I-94. Can I do it from within the U.S.? Can I leave and re-enter during Covid?

Recently, we have been asked a lot about renewing the I-94 if an E-2 investor/E-2 employee is in the U.S., and more specifically, whether it is possible to renew the I-94 without leaving the U.S. What is I-94? I-94 is…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 19, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

For an E-2 visa application, what is the best way to show the government what I have spent on the E-2 business? How do I create an effective investment schedule?

One of the key requirements for an E-2 visa is that the applicant’s investment in the business must be “substantial” (for a summary of the E-2 visa and its requirements, please visit our E-2 Visa Page here). Typically, this means…

Vojo VrchakovskiFebruary 16, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I am applying for an E-2 visa. Will the Consulate automatically approve my NIE request with the E-2 visa? What are some recent trends?

An E-2 visa is a Visa Classification that is available for foreign nationals who wish to live in the U.S. to develop and direct the operations of a business. The business can be large or small and an E-2 Visa…

Vojo VrchakovskiFebruary 15, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can I own a Company in the U.S. without a Visa? Can I own another company while on an E-2 visa?

If you are in the U.S. on a visa, you are only permitted to engage in activities consistent with that visa. We often think of visas as containing a bundle of rights, and you only have the right to do…

Vojo VrchakovskiFebruary 11, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

E-2 víza a marginalita – čo to znamená?

E-2 víza sú typom neprisťahovaleckých víz ktorý je vhodný pre ľudí ktorí chcú žiť v USA a rozbehnúť svoj vlastný biznis alebo kúpiť už rozbehnutý biznis (napríklad reštauráciu). Biznis ktorý chcete v USA rozbehnúť môže byť malý, stredný alebo veľký, avšak aby…

Vojo VrchakovskiFebruary 10, 2021

E-2 Visa EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

What are some considerations from moving from an E-2 Visa to EB-5? Can I move from E-2 to EB-5?

Many that are on an E-2 visa ask the questions: How do I Convert my E-2 visa to a Green Card? What is the EB-5 Direct Program? An E-2 visa does not lead to a green card but if you…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 9, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I am an E-2 spouse and want to apply for a work authorization. For how long will my work authorization card be valid? Is it tied to the E-2 visa expiration date? Is it tied to the I-94 expiration date?

Jenny ZhanFebruary 5, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can I buy a house and get an E-2 visa?

An E-2 visa is a visa available in the United States for people who want to start or buy a business. Unfortunately, the purchase of a house does not constitute business activity and would not qualify for an E-2 visa.…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 5, 2021

E-2 Visa EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

What are the Differences between an E-2 Visa and an EB-5 Direct Investment?

An E-2 visa is a visa that is available to entrepreneurs who want to buy or start a business in the U.S. The E-2 visa requires an investment, and the business must also create U.S. jobs. The visa can be…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 4, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration Immigration Biden/Harris Administration Investor Visas

Will the revocation of the BAHA Executive order impact the adjudication of E-1/E-2 visa petitions?

On January 25, 2021, president Biden signed an Executive Order 14005 called Ensuring Future is Made in All of America by All of America’s Workers. In Section 14 of this Executive Order, president Biden revoked: Former president Trump’s Executive Order no.…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 2, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I need an earlier visa appointment at a U.S. Consulate. Can I request an expedite appointment?

If you recently submitted a non-immigrant visa application to a U.S. Consulate abroad (e.g. an E-2 investor application), you may be wondering when your visa interview will be scheduled. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 global pandemic and always changing situation at…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 1, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I am in the U.S. on an E-2 visa and my I-94/E-2 visa is expiring soon. What should I do?

We have a lot of clients who are currently in the U.S. on an E-2 status and either their E-2 visa or their I-94 is expiring soon. Due to many travel restrictions that are still in place and due to…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 28, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

When does the E-2 Investment Have to be Made? Can I make an E-2 Investment before I get a Passport from the Treaty Country?

One of the most daunting aspects of an E-2 visa is the fact that the investment must be made before the applicant gets the visa. This means that the applicant must spend the money before they know whether the visa…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 27, 2021

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

What is an EB-5 Direct Investment? Can I get a Green Card through the EB-5 Program if I am an Entrepreneur?

Overview of EB-5 Direct Investment Program The EB-5 Investment Immigration program allows a petitioner who has invested $900,000 into a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) or $1,800,000 into a non-TEA area to obtain a green card, if they invest in a…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 26, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Are the U.S. Consulates currently open? Are the U.S. Consulates currently processing E-2 visa applications?

Many of our clients and potential clients are curious to know whether the U.S. Consulates abroad are currently open and whether the Consulates are currently processing E-2 visa applications and scheduling E-2 visa interviews. The question we often get from…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 8, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Does the money for the E-2 investment have to be spent in the U.S.?

The E-2 Visa is a visa that is available for an entrepreneur that wants to buy or start a business in the U.S. The investment must be substantial, and the business must be able to hire U.S. workers. You can find out…

Jenny ZhanDecember 17, 2020

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas News

Congress Passes Short Term Spending Measure Extending EB-5 and Other Immigration Programs

On December 11, 2020 Congress has passed a short-term spending bill through until December 18. This means that the programs that were slotted to expire on December 11 have been given an extension without change for another 7 days. The…

Jenny ZhanDecember 15, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can I operate 2 different businesses on one E-2 visa? Do I have to apply for 2 different E-2 visas if I want to operate 2 businesses?

An E-2 visa is a great option if you want to start a business in the U.S., you have invested a substantial amount of money in the U.S. or you are in the processing of investing the money, and you plan to…

Jenny ZhanDecember 8, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

How can an E-2 investor applicant who does not plan to hire employees for at least one year satisfy the “develop and direct” requirement?

I filed an E-2 investor visa petition with USCIS and received a Request for Evidence asking that I demonstrate that I will “develop and direct” the business. I won’t be hiring employees for at least a year after starting the…

Jenny ZhanDecember 1, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I want to come to the U.S. to set up an E-2 business. Should I enter on a B-1 or B-2 visa? Can I change status in the U.S. if I entered on a B-2 visa?

If you want to come to the U.S. and explore E-2 investment opportunities, you should enter as a B-1 business visitor (either on a B-1 visaor as anESTA business visitor). Exploring investment opportunities is an activity that is specifically allowed…

Jenny ZhanDecember 1, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can I apply for an E-2 visa in Canada if I am not a Canadian citizen?

Many of our clients who are in the U.S. on some sort of a non-immigrant visa and want to apply for an E-2 visa and don’t want to travel back home to their home country ask us whether they can…

Jenny ZhanNovember 24, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I want to extend my E-2 visa with USCIS and realized my passport is expired. Do I have to have a valid passport when applying for an extension of status with USCIS? Do I have to have a valid passport even if I don’t plan to travel outside the U.S.?

Example You entered the U.S. on a B-1 visa back in 2014 and in 2014 you filed a change of status petition with USCIS and you changed your status from B-1 to E-2. Since 2014, you have not left the…

Jenny ZhanNovember 20, 2020

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Overnight Changes to National Interest Waiver Program For E-2 Visa Holders

I filed my change/extension of status E-2 petition under Premium Processing. Will my dependents’ petitions also be adjudicated under the Premium Processing?

What are Some Visa and Green Card Options for Entrepreneurs & Investors?

I am in the U.S. on an E-2 visa and I need to renew my I-94. Can I do it from within the U.S.? Can I leave and re-enter during Covid?

For an E-2 visa application, what is the best way to show the government what I have spent on the E-2 business? How do I create an effective investment schedule?

I am applying for an E-2 visa. Will the Consulate automatically approve my NIE request with the E-2 visa? What are some recent trends?

Can I own a Company in the U.S. without a Visa? Can I own another company while on an E-2 visa?

E-2 víza a marginalita – čo to znamená?

What are some considerations from moving from an E-2 Visa to EB-5? Can I move from E-2 to EB-5?

I am an E-2 spouse and want to apply for a work authorization. For how long will my work authorization card be valid? Is it tied to the E-2 visa expiration date? Is it tied to the I-94 expiration date?

Can I buy a house and get an E-2 visa?

What are the Differences between an E-2 Visa and an EB-5 Direct Investment?

Will the revocation of the BAHA Executive order impact the adjudication of E-1/E-2 visa petitions?

I need an earlier visa appointment at a U.S. Consulate. Can I request an expedite appointment?

I am in the U.S. on an E-2 visa and my I-94/E-2 visa is expiring soon. What should I do?

When does the E-2 Investment Have to be Made? Can I make an E-2 Investment before I get a Passport from the Treaty Country?

What is an EB-5 Direct Investment? Can I get a Green Card through the EB-5 Program if I am an Entrepreneur?

Are the U.S. Consulates currently open? Are the U.S. Consulates currently processing E-2 visa applications?

Does the money for the E-2 investment have to be spent in the U.S.?

Congress Passes Short Term Spending Measure Extending EB-5 and Other Immigration Programs

Can I operate 2 different businesses on one E-2 visa? Do I have to apply for 2 different E-2 visas if I want to operate 2 businesses?

How can an E-2 investor applicant who does not plan to hire employees for at least one year satisfy the “develop and direct” requirement?

I want to come to the U.S. to set up an E-2 business. Should I enter on a B-1 or B-2 visa? Can I change status in the U.S. if I entered on a B-2 visa?

Can I apply for an E-2 visa in Canada if I am not a Canadian citizen?

I want to extend my E-2 visa with USCIS and realized my passport is expired. Do I have to have a valid passport when applying for an extension of status with USCIS? Do I have to have a valid passport even if I don’t plan to travel outside the U.S.?

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