We are pleased to share another successful outcome for one of our clients. Scott Legal, P.C. recently secured approval for an E-2 Investor Visa on behalf of a Canadian national…
Scott Legal is pleased to share another success story. We recently secured two E-2 investor visa approvals at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for clients who are both Canadian nationals…
If your E2 petition was denied on marginality, you should hire workers, start taking revenue from clients, submit contracts with clients, and a strong Business Plan with the re-application.
E-2 visa applicants must demonstrate a clear intent to depart the United States once their visa status ends. This is a fundamental part of the E-2 visa process, as the…
The E-2 investor visa is a valuable option for entrepreneurs looking to invest in and operate a business in the United States. However, one of the most scrutinized aspects of…
Entrepreneurs applying for an E-2 Investor Visa must meet several key requirements to qualify. One of the most important—and often misunderstood—is the real and operating business requirement. This rule ensures…
We are excited to share another E-2 visa success story! Our client, a German national residing in Singapore, recently obtained approval for an E-2 visa at the U.S. Consulate in…
For entrepreneurs applying for the E-2 investor visa, meeting the visa’s various requirements can be complex. One of the most important—yet often misunderstood—is the “marginality requirement.” This condition plays a…
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…
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…
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…
We recently had an E-2 visa petition approved at the U.S. consulate in Toronto, Canada. The applicant purchased majority shares of a pharmacy business in Washington D.C. and was granted…
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…
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…
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…
We are pleased to announce the successful approval of an E-2 petition for a Grenadian investor. The petition was filed as an amendment petition with USCIS and we received approval in just 11 business days under…
When applying for an E-2 visa, investors must demonstrate that they have made a substantial investment in a U.S. business and that the funds are placed at risk for the…
An I-140 denial does not bar you from an E-2 visa, but you must clarify your non-immigrant intent when applying and at the port of entry.
E-2 visa holders can obtain a green card through marriage, the EB-2 NIW, or the EB-5 investor program. Learn the top three transition pathways.
Money paid to yourself or family does not count as an E-2 investment. Ensure funds go to third-party business expenses to meet visa requirements.
We just had an E-2 approval at the US Consulate in Canada.
Learn about potential changes to E-2 visa investment requirements, including increased emphasis on U.S.-based spending under the “Buy American, Hire American” initiative.
Learn how stricter policies may impact E-2 visa employees, including increased scrutiny and requirements to prove the necessity of foreign hires.
