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E-2 Extension of Status Approval with USCIS for a digital product development company based in Austin

We just had an E-2 approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. The applicant was granted 2 years in E-2 status and the business is a digital product development company that is based in Austin, Texas. The E-2 investor is a national…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 8, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Are the U.S. Consulates currently open? Are the U.S. Consulates currently processing E-2 visa applications?

Many of our clients and potential clients are curious to know whether the U.S. Consulates abroad are currently open and whether the Consulates are currently processing E-2 visa applications and scheduling E-2 visa interviews. The question we often get from…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 8, 2021

Covid 19 Immigration

Can I apply for a National Interest Exception at a CBP office at the airport? Do I need to apply through a U.S. Consulate abroad first? What is the procedure?

In July 2020, the Department of State announced that certain business and student travelers coming from Schengen countries or the U.K. (such as B-1 business visitors), treaty traders, or treaty investors may apply for a National Interest Exception (“NIE”). The NIE allows such…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 5, 2021

Approvals

National Interest Exception Application approved at the Atlanta International Airport

We just had a National Interest Exception Application approved at the CBP office at the Atlanta International Airport for an E-2 spouse and E-2 child who are nationals of the UK. Please see more about the National Interest Exception when you…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 4, 2021

Approvals

E-2 Approval with USCIS for a company offering motorcycle tours

We just had an E-2 approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. The applicant was granted 2 years in E-2 status and the business is a company offering guided motorcycle tours, motorcycle training school, and short term motorcycle rentals. applicant…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 4, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Does the money for the E-2 investment have to be spent in the U.S.?

The E-2 Visa is a visa that is available for an entrepreneur that wants to buy or start a business in the U.S. The investment must be substantial, and the business must be able to hire U.S. workers. You can find out…

Jenny ZhanDecember 17, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can I operate 2 different businesses on one E-2 visa? Do I have to apply for 2 different E-2 visas if I want to operate 2 businesses?

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 ZhanDecember 8, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

How can an E-2 investor applicant who does not plan to hire employees for at least one year satisfy the “develop and direct” requirement?

I filed an E-2 investor visa petition with USCIS and received a Request for Evidence asking that I demonstrate that I will “develop and direct” the business. I won’t be hiring employees for at least a year after starting the…

Jenny ZhanDecember 1, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I want to come to the U.S. to set up an E-2 business. Should I enter on a B-1 or B-2 visa? Can I change status in the U.S. if I entered on a B-2 visa?

If you want to come to the U.S. and explore E-2 investment opportunities, you should enter as a B-1 business visitor (either on a B-1 visaor as anESTA business visitor). Exploring investment opportunities is an activity that is specifically allowed…

Jenny ZhanDecember 1, 2020

News

Scott Legal Will Host Two Free Webinars a Month

Scott Legal will host two free webinars every month on different topics. You can find all of our webinars on our new Webinars page here. Here is what we have coming up for December and January: Everything you need to…

Jenny ZhanNovember 30, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can I apply for an E-2 visa in Canada if I am not a Canadian citizen?

Many of our clients who are in the U.S. on some sort of a non-immigrant visa and want to apply for an E-2 visa and don’t want to travel back home to their home country ask us whether they can…

Jenny ZhanNovember 24, 2020

Immigration TN Visa

I am currently in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa. Can I renew my U.S. visa in Mexico?

Many of our clients are in the U.S. on some sort of a non-immigrant visa. We often get asked the following question from our clients: Can I renew my visa in Mexico? Applying for initial non-immigrant visa in Mexico If…

Jenny ZhanNovember 20, 2020

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval at the Consulate in Toronto for Packaging Company

We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the consulate in Toronto for a packaging company. The applicant is a Canadian citizen applying in Toronto, therefore does not need a National Interest Exception application. The visa was granted for…

Jenny ZhanNovember 18, 2020

News

Scott Legal Hosting Free Webinar on Green Card Options for E-2 Visa Holders

An E-2 visa is a great visa for those who want to start or buy a business in the U.S. The E-2 visa can be renewed indefinitely but does not lead to a green card. Some applicants decide that they…

Jenny ZhanNovember 16, 2020

News

Scott Legal Hosting Free Webinar on E-2 Investor Requirements

Scott Legal are hosting a free Zoom Webinar on E-2 Visa Investor Requirements and Renewal Considerations. This seminar will go over the E-2 visa requirements including: The E-2 visa rules and regulationsHow much investment is enough?What are the E-2 visa…

Jenny ZhanNovember 16, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

How do I prove my non-immigrant intent at the E-2 visa interview? Is it a problem if I have a family living in the U.S.? Is it a problem if I previously applied in the Diversity visa lottery?

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 ZhanNovember 12, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Immigration Biden/Harris Administration Investor Visas

How Will the Biden/Harris Administration Impact E-1 and E-2 Visas? Which Changes are Expected for the E-1 and E-2 Visas in a Biden/Harris Administration?

The E-1 Visa is a visa based on trade between the United States and a Treaty country. The trade must be significant and must have existed for a period. You can find out more about the E-1 visa by clicking…

Jenny ZhanNovember 9, 2020

Approvals

E-2 investor Application & National Interest Exception Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Bern

We just had an E-2 investor visa & National Interest Exceptionapproval at the U.S. Consulate in Bern. The business is a company that sells clothes online and is based in Florida. Please read more about the National Interest Exception when you click…

Jenny ZhanNovember 9, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I want to renew my E-2 visa. What will I have to show in my renewal application? Do I have to invest additional money in the business if I am renewing my E-2 visa?

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 ZhanNovember 6, 2020

Approvals

E-2 Executive Employee Visa approved at the Consulate in Toronto

We just had an E-2 executive employee visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The business is a company that builds prefabricated homes. The Company is located in California. Please read our blog post on the 2 categories of E-2 employees when…

Jenny ZhanOctober 27, 2020

Immigration News

Congress Passes Stopgap Spending Measure and Premium Processing Services Expanded

Congress has passed a stopgap spending measure to ensure that the US government and several immigration operations will be extended through to December 11, 2020. The spending measure extended the four expiring immigration programs including the E-Verify, the EB-5 Regional…

Jenny ZhanOctober 9, 2020

Approvals

E-2 Visa approval for a Digital Marketing & Business Strategy Consulting Company at the U.S. Consulate in Osaka

We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Osaka. The applicant was granted the visa for 5 years and the business provides strategy and digital marketing consultation and online business education services to small to…

Jenny ZhanOctober 5, 2020

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval & National Interest Exception Approval for a Communication Design Studio at the U.S. Embassy in London for a National of Spain

We just had an E-2 investor visa approved at the U.S. Embassy in London. The applicant was renewing their E-2 visa & was granted the visa for 5 years. Due to the current Presidential Proclamation banning travel from the UK,…

Jenny ZhanOctober 2, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can I hire U.S. employees before my E-2 visa application is approved?

Jenny ZhanOctober 1, 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 28, 2020

e-2 | Scott Legal, P.C.

E-2 Extension of Status Approval with USCIS for a digital product development company based in Austin

Are the U.S. Consulates currently open? Are the U.S. Consulates currently processing E-2 visa applications?

Can I apply for a National Interest Exception at a CBP office at the airport? Do I need to apply through a U.S. Consulate abroad first? What is the procedure?

National Interest Exception Application approved at the Atlanta International Airport

E-2 Approval with USCIS for a company offering motorcycle tours

Does the money for the E-2 investment have to be spent in the U.S.?

Can I operate 2 different businesses on one E-2 visa? Do I have to apply for 2 different E-2 visas if I want to operate 2 businesses?

How can an E-2 investor applicant who does not plan to hire employees for at least one year satisfy the “develop and direct” requirement?

I want to come to the U.S. to set up an E-2 business. Should I enter on a B-1 or B-2 visa? Can I change status in the U.S. if I entered on a B-2 visa?

Scott Legal Will Host Two Free Webinars a Month

Can I apply for an E-2 visa in Canada if I am not a Canadian citizen?

I am currently in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa. Can I renew my U.S. visa in Mexico?

E-2 Visa Approval at the Consulate in Toronto for Packaging Company

Scott Legal Hosting Free Webinar on Green Card Options for E-2 Visa Holders

Scott Legal Hosting Free Webinar on E-2 Investor Requirements

How do I prove my non-immigrant intent at the E-2 visa interview? Is it a problem if I have a family living in the U.S.? Is it a problem if I previously applied in the Diversity visa lottery?

How Will the Biden/Harris Administration Impact E-1 and E-2 Visas? Which Changes are Expected for the E-1 and E-2 Visas in a Biden/Harris Administration?

E-2 investor Application & National Interest Exception Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Bern

I want to renew my E-2 visa. What will I have to show in my renewal application? Do I have to invest additional money in the business if I am renewing my E-2 visa?

E-2 Executive Employee Visa approved at the Consulate in Toronto

Congress Passes Stopgap Spending Measure and Premium Processing Services Expanded

E-2 Visa approval for a Digital Marketing & Business Strategy Consulting Company at the U.S. Consulate in Osaka

E-2 Visa Approval & National Interest Exception Approval for a Communication Design Studio at the U.S. Embassy in London for a National of Spain

Can I hire U.S. employees before my E-2 visa application is approved?

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?

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