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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

How do I prove my non-immigrant intent at the E-2 visa interview? Is it a problem if I have a family living in the U.S.? Is it a problem if I previously applied in the Diversity visa lottery?

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 ZhanNovember 12, 2020

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

How Will the Biden/Harris Administration Impact E-1 and E-2 Visas? Which Changes are Expected for the E-1 and E-2 Visas in a Biden/Harris Administration?

The E-1 Visa is a visa based on trade between the United States and a Treaty country. The trade must be significant and must have existed for a period. You can find out more about the E-1 visa by clicking…

Jenny ZhanNovember 9, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

My E-2 visa application was denied. When can I re-apply?

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 ZhanSeptember 14, 2020

Covid 19 E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

US Consulate in Toronto has Resumed Processing E-2 Applications

According to the Toronto Consulate visa chief, the U.S. consulate in Toronto has resumed processing E-2 visa applications. An E-2 visa can be a great visa option for an investor who wants to buy or start a business. You can…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 8, 2020

E-1 Visa E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

How Many E-2 visas are Approved? How Many E-1 Visas are approved?

Many clients ask the questions. What is the E-2 Visa Approval Rate? What is the E-1 Visa Approval Rate? One of the scariest aspects related to an E-2 visa is that an investor must spend funds even before being granted…

Jenny ZhanJune 10, 2020

Business Plans E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

What Makes a Good E-2 Business Plan? Considerations for Immigration Business Plans

A business plan is a very important part of an E-2 visa application and is required in certain instances. The plan sets out a description of the business as well as important financial data including an income statement, balance sheet…

Jenny ZhanJune 1, 2020

E-1 Visa E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I am Canadian and I want to apply for an E-1/E-2 visa. Do I need a visa stamp in my passport?

E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. An E-2 visa is a great option if you want to start a business in the U.S., you have invested a substantial…

Jenny ZhanJune 1, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can I Set Up Another Business While on an E-2 visa?

As an entrepreneur, an E-2 investor business owner may come across other good business ideas or businesses that he/she may want to get involved with. For example, an E-2 business owner may want to buy a new business or invest…

Jenny ZhanMay 29, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can I Gift my relative money for an E-2 visa? Can I own part of the E-2 company and Gift money to a relative? Can my relative get an E-2 visa if I gift him part of the business?

An E-2 visa is a visa that entrepreneurs can obtain if they start or buy a business. You can find out more about the E-2 visa requirements by clicking here. One of the E-2 visa requirements is that the applicant…

Jenny ZhanMay 15, 2020

Covid 19 E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I am in the U.S. on E-1 treaty trader/E-2 investor visa. Can I furlough my E-1/E-2 employees? Can I reduce working hours or reduce salaries of my E-1/E-2 employees?

Covid-19 has changed the rules for travel, engagement and employment. Many companies have started to reduce wages and put staff on leave, and some companies have reduced hours or terminated employees. Employers are facing difficult questions about how to proceed in light…

Jenny ZhanMay 6, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I want to file an E-2 extension application with USCIS. Can I keep working for the E-2 company after my I-94 expires? What is the 240 day extension?

If you are in the U.S. on an E-2 investor status and your E-2 status is going to expire soon, you may stay in the U.S. and keep working for your E-2 company even after your E-2 status expires, if…

Jenny ZhanMay 6, 2020

E-1 Visa E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

What are some activities an E-2 visa holder can do while in the U.S.? What are some activities that an E-1 visa holder can do while in the U.S.?

E-2 investor visa is an excellent choice for an entrepreneur that wants to start or buy a business in the U.S. You can find out more about an E-2 visa by clicking here. An E-1 visa is available when a…

Jenny ZhanApril 27, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

My E-2 visa was denied and now my ESTA is no longer valid. How can I get a B-1 visa if my E-2 has been denied? I cannot travel on ESTA, how can I get a B visa?

If you have a valid ESTA, you can use this to enter the U.S. to organize everything you need to apply for an E-2 visa. You can find out more about the visa waiver program by clicking here. While in…

Jenny ZhanApril 13, 2020

E-1 Visa E-2 Visa Extraordinary Ability H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration Investor Visas L-1 Visa TN Visa

I was not selected in the H-1B visa lottery. What other visa can I apply for? Can my employer sponsor me for a green card? Can I apply for a green card?

If you were not selected in this year’s H-1B visa lottery and you want to stay in the U.S., here are some possible visa options you could consider. TN Visa for Canadian and Mexican nationals: If you are Canadian or…

Jenny ZhanApril 7, 2020

Covid 19 E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I am in the U.S. on an E-2 visa, can I apply for loans under the Stimulus Bill? Is there a Public Charge impact to applying for loans under the Stimulus Bill if I am on a Visa?

As a result of the unprecedented Corona Virus pandemic, Congress passed bipartisan economic relief legislation. The components include stimulus payments to individuals, expanded unemployment benefits and coverage, help to small businesses, and more. The bill is a complex one (over 800…

IanScottApril 4, 2020

E-1 Visa E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Is an E-1 visa better than an E-2 visa? Am I qualified for both an E-1 and E-2 visa?

There are certain situations when our clients qualify for both an E-1 and an E-2 visa. 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…

Jenny ZhanMarch 24, 2020

Business Plans E-1 Visa Immigration

Do I need a business plan for an E-1 visa? If an E-1 Business Plan is not required, why should I submit one? Should I prepare and E-1 Business Plan?

You are not required to submit a Business Plan with your E-1 application, but it still may be a good idea to submit one. Normally a business plan is required for an E-2 visa as it shows the employees that…

Jenny ZhanMarch 17, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can My Family or Friends Loan me Money for an E-2 Investment? Do I Need a Loan Agreement if the Loan is from Family or Friends?

An E-2 investor visa allows foreign nationals of certain countries to run a business in the United States. They must own at least 50% of the business, invest a substantial amount of their personal funds and be planning to develop…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 24, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can I apply for an E-2 visa if I enter on a B-2 Visa? Can I Change status to E-2 if I am not in B-1 status? Can I change status to E-2?

While most E-2 visas are filed at U.S. Consulates abroad, there are some instances where an applicant may apply for a change of status while in the U.S. For example, an applicant could enter the U.S. on B status and…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 14, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

How do I show Control for an E-2 visa? Do I have to own 51% of a company to get an E-2 visa? Does an E-2 visa require 50% or 51% ownership?

An E-2 visa has a number of requirements including investing money and hiring U.S. workers. The visa is only available to nationals from certain countries and in order to get an E-2 visa, the U.S. entity must be at least…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 13, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

If my business changes, do I need a New E-2 Visa? If I file a substantial change with USCIS for an E-2, do I need a new Visa? What is required if my E-2 business changes?

An E-2 visa is approved based on the specific business and documents that are presented to a Consulate or USCIS. This documentation normally includes a Business plan that describes the business as well as documents related to the entity set…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 10, 2020

E-1 Visa E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Do I have to Live in the U.S. if I get an E-2 Visa? Do I have to Live in the U.S. if I get an E-1 Visa? Does an E-1 or E-2 visa require that I reside in the U.S?

An E-2 visas allow applicants to live and work in the U.S. based on either starting or buying a U.S. business. The E-2 visa is based on Treaties between the U.S. and other countries and requires the investor to invest…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 6, 2020

Business Plan | Scott Legal, P.C.

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?

How do I prove my non-immigrant intent at the E-2 visa interview? Is it a problem if I have a family living in the U.S.? Is it a problem if I previously applied in the Diversity visa lottery?

How Will the Biden/Harris Administration Impact E-1 and E-2 Visas? Which Changes are Expected for the E-1 and E-2 Visas in a Biden/Harris Administration?

My E-2 visa application was denied. When can I re-apply?

US Consulate in Toronto has Resumed Processing E-2 Applications

How Many E-2 visas are Approved? How Many E-1 Visas are approved?

What Makes a Good E-2 Business Plan? Considerations for Immigration Business Plans

I am Canadian and I want to apply for an E-1/E-2 visa. Do I need a visa stamp in my passport?

Can I Set Up Another Business While on an E-2 visa?

Can I Gift my relative money for an E-2 visa? Can I own part of the E-2 company and Gift money to a relative? Can my relative get an E-2 visa if I gift him part of the business?

I am in the U.S. on E-1 treaty trader/E-2 investor visa. Can I furlough my E-1/E-2 employees? Can I reduce working hours or reduce salaries of my E-1/E-2 employees?

I want to file an E-2 extension application with USCIS. Can I keep working for the E-2 company after my I-94 expires? What is the 240 day extension?

What are some activities an E-2 visa holder can do while in the U.S.? What are some activities that an E-1 visa holder can do while in the U.S.?

My E-2 visa was denied and now my ESTA is no longer valid. How can I get a B-1 visa if my E-2 has been denied? I cannot travel on ESTA, how can I get a B visa?

I was not selected in the H-1B visa lottery. What other visa can I apply for? Can my employer sponsor me for a green card? Can I apply for a green card?

I am in the U.S. on an E-2 visa, can I apply for loans under the Stimulus Bill? Is there a Public Charge impact to applying for loans under the Stimulus Bill if I am on a Visa?

Is an E-1 visa better than an E-2 visa? Am I qualified for both an E-1 and E-2 visa?

Do I need a business plan for an E-1 visa? If an E-1 Business Plan is not required, why should I submit one? Should I prepare and E-1 Business Plan?

Can My Family or Friends Loan me Money for an E-2 Investment? Do I Need a Loan Agreement if the Loan is from Family or Friends?

Can I apply for an E-2 visa if I enter on a B-2 Visa? Can I Change status to E-2 if I am not in B-1 status? Can I change status to E-2?

How do I show Control for an E-2 visa? Do I have to own 51% of a company to get an E-2 visa? Does an E-2 visa require 50% or 51% ownership?

If my business changes, do I need a New E-2 Visa? If I file a substantial change with USCIS for an E-2, do I need a new Visa? What is required if my E-2 business changes?

Do I have to Live in the U.S. if I get an E-2 Visa? Do I have to Live in the U.S. if I get an E-1 Visa? Does an E-1 or E-2 visa require that I reside in the U.S?

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