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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-1 VisaE-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor VisasWhite House & President Immigration News

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…
November 9, 2020
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What is National Interest Exception? Do I qualify for a National Interest Exception? Can I travel to the U.S. on an E-2 visa? COVID-19

What is National Interest Exception? Do I qualify for a National Interest Exception? Can I travel to the U.S. on an E-2 visa?

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…
August 10, 2020
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Presidential Proclamation Suspends Some Non-Immigrants from Entering the US Until December 31 H-1B and E-3 VisaImmigrationL-1 Visa

Presidential Proclamation Suspends Some Non-Immigrants from Entering the US Until December 31

The Trump Administration has signed an Executive Order that will extend the April 2020 suspension of some immigrant visas until December 31. To learn more about the April 2020 suspension, please click here. This new Executive Order suspends the entry of…
June 23, 2020
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What will the officer ask me at the E-1 visa interview? What kind of questions should I be ready to answer? E-1 VisaImmigration

What will the officer ask me at the E-1 visa interview? What kind of questions should I be ready to answer?

E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. You can either apply for an E-1 visa at a U.S. Consulate abroad or you can file a Change of Status petition…
June 12, 2020
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I am in the U.S. on E-1 visa and I married a U.S. citizen. Can my E-1 employees stay in the U.S. if I become a green card holder? E-1 VisaImmigration

I am in the U.S. on E-1 visa and I married a U.S. citizen. Can my E-1 employees stay in the U.S. if I become a green card holder?

E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. E-1 is a non-immigrant visa, meaning that you cannot plan to remain in the U.S. permanently and you cannot plan to obtain…
June 11, 2020
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I had a J-1 visa in the past and I am subject to the 2-year residency requirement. Can I apply for an O visa? Can I apply for an E visa? Can I apply for an H-1B visa? E-1 VisaE-2 VisaExtraordinary AbilityH-1B and E-3 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

I had a J-1 visa in the past and I am subject to the 2-year residency requirement. Can I apply for an O visa? Can I apply for an E visa? Can I apply for an H-1B visa?

Participants of some J-1 visa programs are subject to a 2 year home residency requirement. This means, that the J-1 visa participants will have to return to their home country for at least 2 years after the completion of the…
June 11, 2020
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Can I apply for an E-1 visa if I have dual nationality? Which nationality should I use if I am a dual national? E-1 VisaImmigration

Can I apply for an E-1 visa if I have dual nationality? Which nationality should I use if I am a dual national?

E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. To qualify for an E-1 visa, you must be a citizen of a country that signed a qualifying treaty with the U.S.…
May 29, 2020
Do I have to keep a residence in my home country if I want to apply for an E-1 visa? How can I prove that I have a non-immigrant intent for an E-1 visa? E-1 VisaImmigration

Do I have to keep a residence in my home country if I want to apply for an E-1 visa? How can I prove that I have a non-immigrant intent 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. E-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa, meaning that when you are applying for an E-1 visa at a Consulate you have to…
May 26, 2020
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Does the trade have to be in existence at the time I apply for an E-1 visa? Is it sufficient if I submit binding contracts with clients? E-1 VisaImmigration

Does the trade have to be in existence at the time I apply for an E-1 visa? Is it sufficient if I submit binding contracts with clients?

E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. Immigration regulations state that you cannot come to the U.S. to “search for a trading relationship”. If you…
May 20, 2020
Do I have to live in the U.S. if I have an E-1 visa? I am unable to enter the U.S. due to the Corona virus outbreak. Will this impact my E-1 visa renewal? COVID-19

Do I have to live in the U.S. if I have an E-1 visa? I am unable to enter the U.S. due to the Corona virus outbreak. Will this impact my E-1 visa renewal?

E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. Is there a residency requirement for an E-1 visa? No, there is no residency requirement for an E-1 visa – there is…
May 18, 2020
I want to apply for an E-1 visa and I already have a company abroad. Should I register a branch or set up a subsidiary in the U.S.? Which one is better? E-1 VisaImmigration

I want to apply for an E-1 visa and I already have a company abroad. Should I register a branch or set up a subsidiary in the U.S.? Which one is better?

E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. If you already own a company abroad and you are thinking about applying for an E-1 visa, you…
May 11, 2020
I need to renew my E-1 visa. What will I have to demonstrate in the E-1 renewal applications? What is important for E-1 renewal? E-1 VisaImmigration

I need to renew my E-1 visa. What will I have to demonstrate in the E-1 renewal applications? What is important for E-1 renewal?

E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. If you were granted an E-1 visa in the past and you now need to renew your E-1…
May 8, 2020
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

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 reduced hours or terminated employees. Employers are facing difficult questions about how to proceed in light…
May 6, 2020
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-1 VisaE-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

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 out more about an E-2 visa by clicking here.  An E-1 visa is available when a…
April 27, 2020
What is the E-1 application process? Should I apply for an E-1 visa at a Consulate? Can I file an E-1 Change of Status application with USCIS? E-1 VisaImmigration

What is the E-1 application process? Should I apply for an E-1 visa at a Consulate? Can I file an E-1 Change of Status application with USCIS?

If you are a national of a treaty country and you want to come to the U.S. to engage in international trade between the U.S. and your home country, E-1 visa is a great option for you. Our clients often…
April 22, 2020
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I want to apply for an E-1 employee visa. What categories of E-1 employees can come to the U.S. and work for the E-1 Company? E-1 VisaImmigration

I want to apply for an E-1 employee visa. What categories of E-1 employees can come to the U.S. and work for the E-1 Company?

The E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home country. You can find more information on the E-1 visa requirements here. An E-1 visa can be a great…
April 17, 2020
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