Can I register an E-2 company so I can bring employees from my home country if I am a naturalized U.S. citizen?
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 [...]
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 [...]
I filed my extension of status application late – after my status already expired. Will my application be automatically denied? What should I do?
If you are in the United States and decide you want to stay for a longer time than you were given when you entered, [...]
My National Interest Exception Application was approved. What will serve as an evidence that it was approved? What documents should I have with me when travelling to the U.S.?
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), [...]
E-2 Visa Approval & National Interest Exception approval for a Private Equity Brokerage at the U.S. Embassy in London
We just had an E-2 investor approval at the U.S. Embassy in London. The applicant was granted the visa for 5 years and the [...]
E-2 Investor Visa & E-2 employee visa approved at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto
We just had an E-2 investor visa and an E-2 employee visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The business manufactures small GPS devices and is [...]
My E-2 visa application was denied. When can I re-apply?
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 [...]
I am in the U.S. on an E-2 visa and want to travel to Europe for vacation. Can I apply for a NIE while I am in the U.S.? Can I apply for a NIE once I am in Europe?
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), [...]
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 [...]
My National Interest Exception application was denied. Will this affect my visa application in the future?
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), [...]
E-2 Investor Visa approval for a smoothie store in California
We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at USCIS. The business is a smoothie store and is located in California. The investor is a [...]
US Consulate in Toronto has Resumed Processing E-2 Applications
According to the Toronto Consulate visa chief, the U.S. consulate in Toronto has resumed processing E-2 visa applications. An E-2 visa can be a [...]
Where should I File my E-2 Visa petition? Why are E-2 visa filings through USCIS rare?
An E-2 visa application must be filed at a Consulate if you are not in the U.S. If you are in the U.S. and [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
National Interest Exception Application approved at the U.S. Consulate in Belgium
We just had a National Interest Exception Application approved for a national of Belgium at the U.S. Consulate in Belgium. The approval was for [...]
Ian E. Scott sits on AILA panel discussing E-2 Visa and Green Card Options
Scott Legal PC’s founding manager Ian Scott will sit on the AILA Midsouth Virtual conference to speak about Green Card Options for Entrepreneurs and [...]
National Interest Exception Application approved at the U.S. Consulate in Paris
We just had a National Interest Exception Application approved at the U.S. Consulate in Paris. The approval was for an E-2 visa investor who [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Do I have to have an office space for an E-2 visa? Do I need an office space for an E-1 visa?
E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. An E-2 visa is a great option if [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
How Many E-2 visas are Approved? How Many E-1 Visas are approved?
Many clients ask the questions. What is the E-2 Visa Approval Rate? What is the E-1 Visa Approval Rate? One of the scariest aspects [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
I am Canadian and I want to apply for an E-1/E-2 visa. Do I need a visa stamp in my passport?
E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. An E-2 visa is a great [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
I am in the U.S. on E-1 treaty trader/E-2 investor visa. Can I furlough my E-1/E-2 employees? Can I reduce working hours or reduce salaries of my E-1/E-2 employees?
Covid-19 has changed the rules for travel, engagement and employment. Many companies have started to reduce wages and put staff on leave, and some companies have [...]
What are some activities an E-2 visa holder can do while in the U.S.? What are some activities that an E-1 visa holder can do while in the U.S.?
E-2 investor visa is an excellent choice for an entrepreneur that wants to start or buy a business in the U.S. You can find [...]
My status is running out and I cannot leave because of Corona Virus. Can I file a Change of Status application in the U.S.? What are the Implications of filing this application?
When you enter the U.S. on a visa, your I-94 date governs the amount of time that you are permitted to stay in the [...]
I am on an E-2 visa but cannot go back to my Consulate to Renew, what can I do? My E-2 visa is about to expire and Covid-19 is preventing me from going to my Consulate.
Covid-19 has caused havoc in our daily lives and the immigration scenario is no different. Unfortunately, the Government has not yet offered a blanket [...]
