If you’re considering applying for or currently hold an E-2 visa, a common question is whether there’s a maximum time limit for maintaining this status in the United States. The…
If you’ve been issued an E-2 investor visa, you may assume that this guarantees entry into the United States. However, that is not the case. A visa grants you permission…
A key question for E-2 visa applicants and holders is whether the original investment, often a substantial amount such as $100,000, must remain in the business after the visa is…
We are happy to announce an E-2 change of status approval from the USCIS California Service Center. Our client, a national of Canada, successfully changed their status from B-2 visitor…
One of the most common misconceptions about the E-2 investor visa is that you must hire employees before applying. In reality, you are not required to have employees in place…
A common question among E-2 visa holders is whether they can sponsor their spouse for a green card through their E-2 business. The answer is no, and the reason lies…
If you’re currently on an E-2 visa or considering applying, you may be wondering whether you’re required to live full-time in the United States. The short answer is no, E-2…
Many foreign entrepreneurs pursue the E-2 visa to operate a business in the United States. But what happens if that business begins to struggle or ultimately fails? This is a…
We just had an E-2 renewal approval at the Sydney consulate in Australia. The applicant, a national of Australia, was granted an initial E-2 visa and has now been approved…
Scott Legal, P.C. recently secured an E-2 visa approval at the U.S. consulate in London, UK. The client is an experience dog trainer and has been operating her own business…
The E-2 visa allows nationals of treaty countries to invest in and manage a business in the United States. As a nonimmigrant visa, it requires applicants to intend to leave…
The E-2 visa is a popular nonimmigrant visa that allows foreign nationals from treaty countries to live and work in the United States based on a substantial investment in a…
The E-2 visa is a popular option for foreign investors looking to start or purchase a business in the United States. However, one of the most common misunderstandings about this…
The E-2 visa franchise is becoming an increasingly attractive option for foreign investors looking to start a business in the United States. By investing in a qualifying U.S. franchise, E-2…
We just had an E-2 approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services for an at-home senior care business based in California. The applicant, a national of the Philippines, was originally…
If you’re applying for an E-2 Investor Visa, one of the most critical components of your application is your business plan. A well-crafted business plan not only outlines the viability…
We just successfully secured an NIW approval for an entrepreneur on an E-2 visa who founded a martial arts gym. The applicant proposed to expand the gym to multiple locations in…
We are happy to announce a successful renewal of an E-2 investor visa at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The investor initially obtained a five-year E-2 visa to establish and…
We just had an E-2 employee visa approval at the U.S. Embassy in London. The applicant was granted the visa for 5 years and the business is a luxury fashion…