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My B extension of status petition has been pending for almost 6 months. Can I stay in the U.S. as long as the petition is pending or do I have to leave the U.S.?

B-1 visa classification is available to foreign nationals who desire to enter the U.S. for short-term business activities. For B-1 purposes, engaging in business generally means business activities other than performance of skilled and unskilled labor that are a necessary…

Jenny ZhanNovember 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

Immigration

Can I attend a conference in the U.S. on a B-1 visa? Can I get paid if I am a speaker at a conference if I am in the U.S. on a B-1 visa?

We often get the following question from our clients: I want to come to the U.S. and attend a conference. What kind of visa can I enter on? Can I enter as a B-1 visitor or a B-2 tourist? You…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 17, 2020

Approvals

B-1 Visa Approval for Canadian National

Scott Legal, P.C. just had a B-1 visa approval for a Canadian national. The applicant prepared his own TN petition that was denied and came to our firm to apply for an E-2 visa. In order to prepare the E-2…

Jenny ZhanJuly 18, 2019