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Top 10 Questions When Applying for E-2 Visa

The E-2 visa is a perfect visa for those who want to purchase or start a business. This webinar will go over the E-2 visa requirements and also helpful hints to increase the chance of success.

The E-2 visa rules and regulations are complicated but this webinar will simplify them. After the webinar you will understand how much investment is enough, employee requirements, where to apply, when you should apply, Business Plan considerations, E-2 visa developments and adjudication trends (including the impact of the Biden Administration on E-2 visas and Covid 19 considerations), issues and complex areas that come up with E-2 visas, common reasons for E-2 visa denials, and what it takes to renew an E-2 visa.

Our expert panel will also leave time for questions and answers. Attendees will also receive a free E-2 visa guide after the seminar.

Common Investor Visas for Entrepreneurs

The United States has several different investor visas for people who want to start or buy a business. This webinar will summarise the different types of investor visas and the related requirements. An E-2 visa is perfect for an individual that wants to buy or start a business with a small investment. The visa can be obtained with an investment of under $100,000 if the business plans to hire 3 employees. The EB-5 direct investment green card requires an investment of at least $500,000 and you must create 10 full-time jobs. The webinar will also explain the International Entrepreneur Parole program (IEP) and how the National Interest Waiver green card can be used for entrepreneurs. Other investor options will also be explored. Finally, we will also review the requirements to move from an E-2 or other visa to an investor based green card.

Visa Options for Those Who Have Just Been Laid Off

A recent wave of layoffs in the tech industry has caused significant distress for many foreign nationals. If you have been laid off, it is important to know your options. How long do you have to find a new employer? Do you have to depart the U.S.? Can you change to another nonimmigrant visa status? Is it possible to file a green card petition? What are the considerations if you already had a green card petition pending with your prior employer? This webinar will discuss these issues and more to help guide foreign nationals as they navigate the challenging time after a layoff.

TN Visa Rules & Requirements

This seminar will go over the TN visa requirements including: The TN visa requirements explained; what is Sponsorship? Why a TN Visa does not require Sponsorship; tips of how to deal with prospective employers; differences for Canadian and Mexican Nationals; difficult TN categories (Management Consultant & Economist); the TN Application process explained; and some tips and common TN visa pitfalls.

Our expert panel of Dustin Saldarriaga, Esq. and Jiyae Hwang, Esq. will leave time for questions and answers. Also you will also receive a free TN visa guide.

Mandamus: How You Can Overcome an Unreasonable Delay

As delays at USCIS and consulates around the world go from bad to worse, what are your options? In this webinar, we discuss the option of filing a mandamus action in federal court in order to compel the government to act. What is a mandamus action? When does a delay become unreasonable, and what makes a strong case? What does the process of litigating a mandamus action actually look like, and how does the government typically respond? We will discuss these questions and many more in order to shed light on one of the most effective tools to make sure the government does its job.

E-2 Visa Options where the Investment Amount is Low or Risky Cases

An E-2 visa a visa that is available to investors and entrepreneurs who want to live and work in the U.S. Many mistake this visa with the “million dollar” EB-5 green card, but this visa is available with investment amounts that are much lower. This webinar will summarize the E-2 visa requirements with an emphasis on investment amounts that are less than $100,000 and other risky cases.

The seminar will cover: E-2 Visa requirements explained; Who can apply for an E-2 Visa; How long does an E-2 visa last for; How much investment is enough; What are some strategies to deal with a low dollar amount; What are some common E-2 visa expenditures; What are “good” v “bad” expenditures; What are some common challenges and tips for consulting business; E-2 Visa challenges for real estate investments; E-2 Visa for equity trading companies; E-2 Visa adjudication trends and hot topics; Some issues and complex areas that come up with E-2 visas.

You will also receive a free E-2 visa guide.

The Million Dollar Green Card: Understanding EB-5 Rules

The EB-5 program allows a person to invest $800,000 in a business to get a green card. To qualify, the business must create 10 full-time jobs. On March 11, the EB-5 Regional Center program was restarted and is now alive and well. This webinar will go over the EB-5 rules and regulations for both regional centers and direct EB-5 investment. The webinar will also discuss the practical considerations of moving from an E-2 or other nonimmigrant visa to an EB-5 green card. Finally, the webinar will review the EB-5 green card process, timing, and other considerations.

Moving From E-2 to Green Card With National Interest Waiver (Q&A)

An E-2 visa is a great visa for those who want to start or buy a business in the U.S. The E-2 visa can be renewed indefinitely but does not lead to a green card. Some applicants decide that they may want to “upgrade” their E-2 visa to a green card. This seminar goes over the EB-5 direct requirements and some other Green Card options (National Interest Waiver, Sponsorship, etc.) with an emphasis on those moving from an E-2 visa to a green card.

Employment Based Green Card Options

The employment based green card categories covered are: EB-1 Extraordinary Ability; EB-2 National Interest Waiver; EB-2/EB-3 (PERM) and EB-5.

Specific topics covered include: What is the labor certification process? What is a PERM? The green card process (adjustment of status and consular processing) Who can pay for green card fees? Dual intent explained; Which visas have dual intent? Considerations when moving from a visa to a green card; Green card interview considerations. What is porting? Can I change employers during the process? Can I change employers after I get my green card?

Participants will also receive free guides for the various visa areas.

Considerations When Moving From a Visa to an EB-5 Green Card

This webinar will appeal to people who are in the United States on a visa and would like a green card. For those on an E-2, TN, H-1B, L-1 or other non immigrant visa, an EB-5 green card may be an option for you. This webinar will explain how you may be able to move from your visa to an EB-5 green card. The EB-5 green card requires an investment of either $800,000 or $1,050,000 and could be a good option for someone who wants to invest in a business. The EB-5 green card allows for passive investments and is also available for those who wish to run their own business.

E-2 Visa Rules and Requirements

The E-2 visa is a perfect visa for those who want to purchase or start a business. This webinar will go over the E-2 visa requirements and also helpful hints to increase the chance of success.

The E-2 visa rules and regulations are complicated but this webinar will simplify them. After the webinar you will understand how much investment is enough, employee requirements, where to apply, when you should apply, Business Plan considerations, E-2 visa developments and adjudication trends (including the impact of the Biden Administration on E-2 visas and Covid 19 considerations), issues and complex areas that come up with E-2 visas, common reasons for E-2 visa denials, and what it takes to renew an E-2 visa.

Our expert panel will also leave time for questions and answers. Attendees will also receive a free E-2 visa guide after the seminar.

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