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Potential Impact of the Trump Administration on E-2 Visas: Increased Interest in Green Card Options White House & President Immigration News

Potential Impact of the Trump Administration on E-2 Visas: Increased Interest in Green Card Options

One possible impact of the Trump Administration on E-2 visa holders is a heightened interest in transitioning to permanent residency (Green Card status). From 2016 to 2020, immigration policy changes and stricter visa renewal processes created uncertainty for many visa…
March 24, 2025
Potential Impact of the Trump Administration on E-2 Visas: Increased Administrative Processing E-2 VisaWhite House & President Immigration News

Potential Impact of the Trump Administration on E-2 Visas: Increased Administrative Processing

One possible impact of the Trump Administration on E-2 visa processing is the increased use of administrative processing, which could lead to significant delays for applicants. This is particularly relevant given the administration's focus on extreme vetting and heightened security…
March 19, 2025
Potential Impact of the Trump Administration on E-2 Visas: Elimination of Interview Waivers E-2 VisaWhite House & President Immigration News

Potential Impact of the Trump Administration on E-2 Visas: Elimination of Interview Waivers

One possible change under the Trump Administration could be the elimination of E-2 visa interview waivers. This means that all applicants, including those renewing their visas, may be required to attend an in-person consular interview instead of benefiting from a…
March 18, 2025
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Potential Impact of the Trump Administration on E-2 Visas: Elimination of Deference Policy E-2 VisaWhite House & President Immigration News

Potential Impact of the Trump Administration on E-2 Visas: Elimination of Deference Policy

As immigration policies evolve, one potential change under the Trump Administration could affect E-2 visa renewals—the possible elimination of the deference policy. This change could make the renewal process more challenging for E-2 visa holders filing through U.S. Citizenship and…
March 17, 2025
Potential Impact of the Trump Administration on E-2 Visas: Changes in Approval Rates E-2 VisaWhite House & President Immigration News

Potential Impact of the Trump Administration on E-2 Visas: Changes in Approval Rates

One possible change under the Trump Administration could be a decrease in E-2 visa approval rates. Historically, E-2 visa approvals hovered around 80-81% from 2016 to 2020, even when including applicants who applied without legal assistance or through more challenging…
March 14, 2025
Possible Impact of the Trump Administration on E-2 Visas: Extended Wait Times at Consulates E-2 VisaWhite House & President Immigration News

Possible Impact of the Trump Administration on E-2 Visas: Extended Wait Times at Consulates

As the U.S. government undergoes administrative changes, visa applicants may face delays in processing times. One potential impact of the Trump Administration on E-2 investor visas is extended wait times at U.S. consulates. These delays can result from various factors,…
March 12, 2025
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What is included in President Biden’s Immigration Reform Proposal? What does this proposal mean for immigration? ImmigrationWhite House & President Immigration News

What is included in President Biden’s Immigration Reform Proposal? What does this proposal mean for immigration?

On February 18, 2021, President Biden presented a proposal for immigration reform to Congress. The proposal touches upon many areas of immigration law, suggesting reforms for family and employment-based immigration and seeking to provide a pathway to permanent residence and…
February 19, 2021
How has the Buy American, Hire American Executive Order impacted L-1 visas? Will this change under a Biden/Harris administration? ImmigrationL-1 VisaWhite House & President Immigration News

How has the Buy American, Hire American Executive Order impacted L-1 visas? Will this change under a Biden/Harris administration?

In 2017, President Trump signed the Buy American, Hire American (“BAHA”) Executive order. This Executive Order sought to protect the interests of U.S. workers in the administration of the U.S. immigration system and prevent abuse and fraud. For L-1 visas,…
February 2, 2021
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Will the revocation of the BAHA Executive order impact the adjudication of E-1/E-2 visa petitions? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor VisasWhite House & President Immigration News

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.…
February 2, 2021
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How will the Second Stimulus Bill Impact E-2 visa holders? Is there a Second round of PPP for E-2 visa holders? Can I get a PPP Loan on an E-2? COVID-19E-1 VisaE-2 VisaImmigrationWhite House & President Immigration News

How will the Second Stimulus Bill Impact E-2 visa holders? Is there a Second round of PPP for E-2 visa holders? Can I get a PPP Loan on an E-2?

The first Corona virus stimulus bill provided much needed relief for E-2 visa holders.  Many E-2 visa companies were struggling and both the PPP loans and the EIDL grant kept many E-2 businesses afloat. You can find out more about…
December 23, 2020
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What should we know about Alejandro Mayorkas, President-elect Biden’s pick as Homeland Security Secretary? White House & President Immigration News

What should we know about Alejandro Mayorkas, President-elect Biden’s pick as Homeland Security Secretary?

Last month, President-elect Joe Biden announced that he plans to nominate Alejandro Mayorkas to serve in his cabinet as Secretary of Homeland Security. Mayorkas, who would be the first immigrant and first Latino in the role, would manage the Department…
December 22, 2020
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What impact will the Biden/Harris administration have on the extraordinary ability visa/green card? What changes did the Trump administration make with regards to the O-1 visa and Eb-1A green card? Extraordinary AbilityImmigrationWhite House & President Immigration News

What impact will the Biden/Harris administration have on the extraordinary ability visa/green card? What changes did the Trump administration make with regards to the O-1 visa and Eb-1A green card?

The O-1A visa is for individuals with an extraordinary ability in the sciences, education, business, or athletics and is set aside for people who have risen to the top of their profession.  Additionally, these persons must be coming temporarily to…
November 17, 2020
What impact will the Biden/Harris administration have on TN visa? What changes did the Trump administration make with regards to TN visa? ImmigrationTN VisaWhite House & President Immigration News

What impact will the Biden/Harris administration have on TN visa? What changes did the Trump administration make with regards to TN visa?

TN visa is a visa that is based on an agreement between Canada, Mexico and the U.S.  It allows certain professions (for example lawyers, accountants, graphic designers, researchers, engineers) to easily obtain employment in the U.S. Please see more about the TN…
November 12, 2020
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