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Are the U.S. Consulates processing E-2 visa applications? Are the U.S. Consulates conducting E-2 visa interviews? COVID-19

Are the U.S. Consulates processing E-2 visa applications? Are the U.S. Consulates conducting E-2 visa interviews?

Many of our clients often ask us whether the U.S. abroad are open, whether they are processing visa applications, and how long it takes to get an E-2 interview. In March 2020, the Department of State suspended routine visa services…
September 10, 2020
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I am an employer and I want to transfer several employees to the U.S. Is the L-1 visa a good option? Is the E-2 visa a good option? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor VisasL-1 Visa

I am an employer and I want to transfer several employees to the U.S. Is the L-1 visa a good option? Is the E-2 visa a good option?

Sometimes employers are faced with the need to transfer many employees from abroad to the United States within a short time frame. For example, a manufacturing company may take on a project that requires engineers or designers with a specific…
September 2, 2020
Can an E-2 Investor or E-2 Employee get W-2 income from another Company? Can I work for another company on my E-2 visa? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Can an E-2 Investor or E-2 Employee get W-2 income from another Company? Can I work for another company on my E-2 visa?

An E-2 visa is available to entrepreneurs who want to start or buy a business in the U.S.  You can find out more about the E-2 visa requirements by clicking here. While someone is in the U.S. on an E-2…
August 21, 2020
I changed my status in the U.S. from B-1 to E-2. Can my spouse apply for an E-2 visa at a Consulate abroad if I was never issued an E-2 visa? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

I changed my status in the U.S. from B-1 to E-2. Can my spouse apply for an E-2 visa at a Consulate abroad if I was never issued an E-2 visa?

Let’s analyze the following scenario: you came to the U.S. on a B-1 visa and filed a Change of Status application with USCIS asking to change your status to an E-2. Your spouse is currently outside the U.S. and would…
July 1, 2020
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I had a J-1 visa in the past and I am subject to the 2-year residency requirement. Can I apply for an O visa? Can I apply for an E visa? Can I apply for an H-1B visa? E-1 VisaE-2 VisaExtraordinary AbilityH-1B and E-3 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

I had a J-1 visa in the past and I am subject to the 2-year residency requirement. Can I apply for an O visa? Can I apply for an E visa? Can I apply for an H-1B visa?

Participants of some J-1 visa programs are subject to a 2 year home residency requirement. This means, that the J-1 visa participants will have to return to their home country for at least 2 years after the completion of the…
June 11, 2020
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Can I apply for an E-1 visa if I have dual nationality? Which nationality should I use if I am a dual national? E-1 VisaImmigration

Can I apply for an E-1 visa if I have dual nationality? Which nationality should I use if I am a dual national?

E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. To qualify for an E-1 visa, you must be a citizen of a country that signed a qualifying treaty with the U.S.…
May 29, 2020
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? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor 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…
May 15, 2020
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? COVID-19

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…
April 4, 2020
Can I apply for the Diversity Lottery While on an E-2 visa? Will the Diversity Lottery impact my visa? Can I apply for the diversity lottery? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Can I apply for the Diversity Lottery While on an E-2 visa? Will the Diversity Lottery impact my visa? Can I apply for the diversity lottery?

The diversity lottery gives 50,000 people from different countries the opportunity to get a green card.  You can find out more about the Diversity Lottery by clicking here. Many people apply for the diversity lottery and common questions are: Could…
October 3, 2019
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Can I apply for an E-2 visa for my Dependents if I Changed Status in the U.S.? Can my Family apply for an E-2 visa at the Consulate? E-2 VisaInvestor Visas

Can I apply for an E-2 visa for my Dependents if I Changed Status in the U.S.? Can my Family apply for an E-2 visa at the Consulate?

When in the U.S., it may be possible to apply to change status to E-2 status.  (Eg. moving from an F-1 to E-2) If an applicant changes status in the U.S. and has family members abroad, the question comes up…
July 18, 2019
Israeli Nationals outside of the US can now Apply for E-2 Visas, Israeli Nationals Inside the US can now Change Status to E-2, and Israeli E-2 Visa Validity Length Announced. E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Israeli Nationals outside of the US can now Apply for E-2 Visas, Israeli Nationals Inside the US can now Change Status to E-2, and Israeli E-2 Visa Validity Length Announced.

The E-2 treaty investor agreement signed between the United States and Israel came into effect on May 1, 2019. Israeli nationals who are interested in investing in the United States can now apply for the E-2 visa. USCIS has also announced…
May 3, 2019
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