We just had an E-2 employee visa approval at the U.S. Embassy in Paris. The applicant is a managerial employee and the business is a high-end French restaurant based in Connecticut.
Khadija DerrickApril 25, 2022
E-2 approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. The applicant, a national of Canada, will operate a photography, painting, and design studio in Texas.
Khadija DerrickMarch 9, 2022
We prepared a comprehensive business plan for an E-2 client that was just approved in London. U.K. nationals can obtain an E-2 visa for 5 years and it can be renewed indefinitely.
Khadija DerrickMarch 8, 2022
If you want to buy a business in the U.S., you may not necessarily need a U.S. visa, but you may need one if you want to move to the U.S.
Khadija DerrickDecember 21, 2021
Your child can stay in the US on E status until he turns 21, and then will have to leave the U.S. and apply for a visa or change status in the U.S.
Khadija DerrickDecember 15, 2021
You can change status from F-1 to E-2 and the change of status petition has to be received by USCIS before your grace period is up.
Khadija DerrickDecember 6, 2021
On March 2, 2021, without prior notice, the Secretary of State rescinded the previous national interest guidance that allowed people in certain visa categories to travel to the United States despite the COVID related travel ban. The changes impact the…
Jenny ZhanMarch 3, 2021
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 ZhanFebruary 25, 2021
We just had a National Interest Exception Application approved by the CBP office at Atlanta International Airport. The approval was for an E-2 visa investor who runs an E-2 company in New York and E-2 spouse. The CBP office approved…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 19, 2021
Recently, we have been asked a lot about renewing the I-94 if an E-2 investor/E-2 employee is in the U.S., and more specifically, whether it is possible to renew the I-94 without leaving the U.S. What is I-94? I-94 is…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 19, 2021
We just received an approval from USCIS on a change of status petition from B-2 to TN for a Canadian national. The applicant was granted TN status until January 2022 under the lawyer category. If a Canadian national is in…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 18, 2021
We just had an E-2 change of status approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services for E-2 dependents. The E-2 investor petition was filed under the Premium processing, but USCIS does not adjudicate the dependents petitions under Premium processing anymore. The petitions were…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 18, 2021
We just had an E-2 approval at the U.S. consulate in Norway for a dual national of Switzerland and Norway. The E-2 business is a tourism business and an ice cream shop. The Consulate also approved the National Interest Exception…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 18, 2021
One of the key requirements for an E-2 visa is that the applicant’s investment in the business must be “substantial” (for a summary of the E-2 visa and its requirements, please visit our E-2 Visa Page here). Typically, this means…
Vojo VrchakovskiFebruary 16, 2021
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 ZhanFebruary 5, 2021
An E-2 visa is a visa available in the United States for people who want to start or buy a business. Unfortunately, the purchase of a house does not constitute business activity and would not qualify for an E-2 visa.…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 5, 2021
An E-2 visa is a visa that is available to entrepreneurs who want to buy or start a business in the U.S. The E-2 visa requires an investment, and the business must also create U.S. jobs. The visa can be…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 4, 2021
We just had an E-2 approval at the U.S Consulate in Switzerland for a national of Switzerland. The E-2 business is based in Washington. The Consulate also approved the National Interest Exception for the E-2 investor and his spouse. Please see more…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 4, 2021
On January 25, 2021, president Biden signed an Executive Order 14005 called Ensuring Future is Made in All of America by All of America’s Workers. In Section 14 of this Executive Order, president Biden revoked: Former president Trump’s Executive Order no.…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 2, 2021
We just had an E-2 approval with USCIS after USCIS issued a Request for Evidence. We responded to the RFE and received an approval. The business is based in Georgia and the E-2 investor is a national of Honduras. Click…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 2, 2021
We have a lot of clients who are currently in the U.S. on an E-2 status and either their E-2 visa or their I-94 is expiring soon. Due to many travel restrictions that are still in place and due to…
Jenny ZhanJanuary 28, 2021
Our client was approved for an E-2 visa at the U.S. consulate in Auckland, New Zealand. We are proud to share that this was our first approval for a New Zealand national. The visa was approved for five years. The…
Jenny ZhanJanuary 28, 2021
One of the most daunting aspects of an E-2 visa is the fact that the investment must be made before the applicant gets the visa. This means that the applicant must spend the money before they know whether the visa…
Jenny ZhanJanuary 27, 2021
We just had an E-2 approval with USCIS. The client approached us with an RFE from USCIS. We responded to the RFE and received an approval. The company is an accountant office. Click on the buttons below in order to…
Jenny ZhanJanuary 26, 2021
