Scott Legal is happy to announce that we just received an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The investor, a national of Pakistan, will now develop…
If you are in the United States on an E-2 investor visa, it's important to understand how your visa status intersects with U.S. tax laws. While the E-2 visa itself…
We are happy to share a significant success story for one of our clients. We just had an E-2 visa petition approved at the U.S. consulate in Toronto for a…
We are pleased to share another successful outcome for one of our clients. Scott Legal, P.C. recently secured approval for an E-2 Investor Visa renewal on behalf of a German…
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…