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Immigration

I just received a green card. Do I need to keep track of all my international trips?

A “green card” or permanent resident card is a document that shows a that a person can stay in the U.S. and work here in almost any capacity. One is eligible to apply for permanent residence/green card through certain family…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 22, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

My E-2 investor application was submitted to USCIS. What are the next steps?

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 17, 2020

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…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 10, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas L-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…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 2, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can 2 investors get an E-2 Visa for the same Company? Can we get 2 E-2 visas?

An E-2 visa can be a great visa option for an investor who wants to buy or start a business. You can find out more about the E-2 visa requirements by clicking here. In many cases, only one investor exists,…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 2, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor 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…

Jenny ZhanAugust 21, 2020

Approvals

E-2 Investor Visa approval for a Data Analysis & Management Company at the U.S. Embassy in London

We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Embassy in London. The applicant was granted the visa for 5 years and the business is a data analysis company offering solutions for data analytics. Due to the current…

Jenny ZhanAugust 20, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Do I have to attend an Interview for my E-2 visa renewal? Can my E-2 visa renewal Interview be waived?

An E-2 visa can be issued for up to 5 years, and after that it must be renewed. The renewal process usually involves submitting documentation that shows that you have hired employees, and that your business will continue to be…

Jenny ZhanAugust 20, 2020

Immigration

In which country can I apply for a non-immigrant visa? Do I have to apply for a visa in my home country?

One question we often receive from our clients or potential clients is where they can apply for a non-immigrant visa (such as E-1 visa, E-2 visa, E-3 visa, or O-1 visa). The immigration regulations indicate that a Consulate must accept…

Jenny ZhanAugust 18, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

E-2 Visa Reciprocity Increased for Mexican Nationals for a Higher Fee

The amount of time an E-2 visa can be granted for and the cost of issuing said visa varies by country and depends on the agreement (the legal term is reciprocity) between the applicant’s country and the United States. Some…

Jenny ZhanAugust 11, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I am in the U.S. on an E-2 visa and I need to extend mine and my family’s E-2 status. What is the process?

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…

Jenny ZhanJuly 21, 2020

Covid 19

Coronavirus Update: U.S. Consulates and Embassies to Begin Phased Resumption of Routine Visa Services

On July 13, the U.S. Department of State announced that embassies and consulates around the world will gradually resume routine nonimmigrant and immigrant visa services. Each consular post will begin routine visa services on its own timeline, depending on the…

Jenny ZhanJuly 15, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor 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…

Jenny ZhanJuly 1, 2020

Immigration

What is a 221(g) visa refusal? What is a 214(b) refusal? Can I reapply for a visa if it was denied under 214(b)?

When you are applying for a visa at a Consulate, your visa may be approved, but the Consular Officer may also deny your visa application under section 214(b) or 221(g). What is a 214(b) visa denial? If your visa is…

Jenny ZhanJune 29, 2020

E-1 Visa E-2 Visa Extraordinary Ability H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration Investor 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…

Jenny ZhanJune 11, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas National Interest Waiver

Can I get a Green Card While on an E-2 Visa? Green Card Considerations While on an E-2 Visa.

An E-2 visa is a temporary visa that can be issued for up to 5 years. The investor can renew this visa indefinitely, but the visa itself does not lead to a green card. You can find out more about…

Jenny ZhanJune 3, 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 Immigration

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.…

Jenny ZhanMay 29, 2020

Covid 19

Can I enter the U.S. on my E-2 visa? Can I enter the U.S. during Covid-19 with my E-2?

The Covid-19 crisis has disrupted all aspects of daily life. With both borders and Consulates closed, travel to and from the U.S. can be difficult. For those who already have an E-2 visa in their passports, the question arises as…

Jenny ZhanMay 22, 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

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-2 Visa Immigration Investor 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…

Jenny ZhanOctober 3, 2019

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor 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…

Jenny ZhanJuly 18, 2019

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

New E-2 Visa Renewal Procedure for Toronto

The U.S. Consulate in Toronto has changed its procedure for renewals of E-2 visas. If the applicant did not receive their initial visa in Toronto, the applicant can no longer use the streamline application process, instead the applicant will have…

Jenny ZhanMay 31, 2019

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor 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…

Jenny ZhanMay 3, 2019

country | Scott Legal, P.C.

I just received a green card. Do I need to keep track of all my international trips?

My E-2 investor application was submitted to USCIS. What are the next steps?

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

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?

Can 2 investors get an E-2 Visa for the same Company? Can we get 2 E-2 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?

E-2 Investor Visa approval for a Data Analysis & Management Company at the U.S. Embassy in London

Do I have to attend an Interview for my E-2 visa renewal? Can my E-2 visa renewal Interview be waived?

In which country can I apply for a non-immigrant visa? Do I have to apply for a visa in my home country?

E-2 Visa Reciprocity Increased for Mexican Nationals for a Higher Fee

I am in the U.S. on an E-2 visa and I need to extend mine and my family’s E-2 status. What is the process?

Coronavirus Update: U.S. Consulates and Embassies to Begin Phased Resumption of Routine Visa Services

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?

What is a 221(g) visa refusal? What is a 214(b) refusal? Can I reapply for a visa if it was denied under 214(b)?

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?

Can I get a Green Card While on an E-2 Visa? Green Card Considerations While on an E-2 Visa.

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

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

Can I enter the U.S. on my E-2 visa? Can I enter the U.S. during Covid-19 with my E-2?

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 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?

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?

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?

New E-2 Visa Renewal Procedure for Toronto

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.

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