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We have a new Facebook E-2 and E-1 Visa Support Page

Scott Legal, P.C. has started a new E-2 and E-1 visa support page! The first E-2 visa petition that the firm ever filed was for the founder and as such we are well aware of the questions and anxiety that…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 20, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can the Denial of a Green card Petition Impact my E-2 visa? If I apply for a green card and my application is denied, will this impact my E-2 visa renewal?

Many investors that are in the U.S on an E-2 visa may have the opportunity to apply for a green card. For example, let us say that the spouse of an E-2 investor gets sponsored by his company for a…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 20, 2020

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E-2 Visa Renewal for New Zealand/British Dual National at Auckland Consulate

We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Auckland for a dual citizen of New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Previously, the applicant had applied in the United Kingdom and was renewing his E-2 visa…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 15, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

What should I Expect During the E-2 Visa Process? What are the E-2 visa steps?

There are a number of steps associated with obtaining an E-2 visa. This document summarizes the various steps as they relate to the E-2 visa requirements. You can find out more about the E-2 visa requirements by clicking here. Step…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 10, 2020

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E-2 visa approval for Australian national at U.S. consulate in Toronto

Scott Legal, P.C. just had an E-2 visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The visa was approved for an Australian national and was approved for 4 years. The business was a Tech Start up that had an investment…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 10, 2020

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E-2 Visa Approval for Investment Services Company at Tokyo Consulate

Scott Legal, P.C. just had an E-2 visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Tokyo, Japan. The visa was granted to a Japanese national for a service oriented business that included offering investment services among other things. E-2 visas can…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 7, 2020

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E-2 Employee Visa Approval for a Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager in Paris

We just had an E-2 employee visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Paris. The business is a renowned restaurant located in Connecticut that specializes in French cuisine. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free Visa…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 6, 2020

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E-2 approval with USCIS for a Grocery Store & Restaurant Owner

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 includes a specialty grocery store and a restaurant. The applicant is the CEO of the company…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 2, 2020

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E-2 Visa Approval for a Research Consulting Business at the U.S. Consulate in London for a National of the U.K.

We just had an E-2 visa approval for a national of the U.K. at the U.S. Consulate in London. The applicant was granted the visa for 5 years and the business is a research-based consultancy specializing in understanding urban issues.…

Jenny ZhanDecember 11, 2019

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E-2 Employee Visa Approval in Brussels

We just had an E-2 employee visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Belgium. The business is a pilates studio located in Florida. The client qualified under the supervisory/managerial category. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free…

Jenny ZhanDecember 10, 2019

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E-2 Visa Approval for a Franchise for a National of Mexico

We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad de Juarez. The applicant has been running a successful business in the U.S. for several years and was granted a renewal of the E-2 investor visa.…

Jenny ZhanDecember 10, 2019

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E-2 Visa approval for a Law Firm at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto

We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The applicant was granted the visa for 5 years and the business is a law firm. The business will be based in California. Click on the…

Jenny ZhanDecember 2, 2019

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E-2 Approval at US Consulate in Jamaica for Production Company

Scott Legal, P.C. just had an approval for a E-2 visa at the U.S. Consulate in Jamaica. The visa was approved for 5 years. The business was a production company that also provided other film/TV services for clients. The business…

Jenny ZhanNovember 12, 2019

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E-2 Employee Visa approval in Toronto for a National of Finland

We just had an E-2 employee visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The applicant was granted the visa for 2 years and the business is a hair salon located in Florida. The E-2 employee qualified under the essential/specialized…

Jenny ZhanOctober 24, 2019

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E-2 Visa approval for a Hair Salon franchise at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a National of Finland

We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The applicant was granted the visa for 2 years and the business is a hair salon that is part of a franchise. The business is located…

Jenny ZhanOctober 24, 2019

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E-2 Visa Approval for a Cleaning Service Business at the U.S. Consulate in London for a National of the U.K.

We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in London for a national of the U.K and his family. The applicant was granted the visa for 5 years. The business is a professional cleaning service providing…

Jenny ZhanOctober 22, 2019

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E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

What is ESTA? What is the Visa Waiver Program? Can I Set up my E-2 visa while on ESTA? Can I work at my E-2 Visa while on ESTA? Can I set up my E-2 business while on ESTA?

The Visa Waiver Program or ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is a program that allows citizens from certain countries (38 countries) to apply for admission to the U.S. using a simplified process. The applicant can use a web interface…

Jenny ZhanOctober 21, 2019

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E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Do I qualify for an E-2 employee visa? Do I qualify for E-2 essential/specialized employee visa?

The E-2 Investor visa is available for nationals of certain treaty countries who want to live in the U.S. to develop and direct the operations of a business. E-2 investors can either buy an existing business or start their own…

Jenny ZhanOctober 21, 2019

E-2 Visa Family Immigration Immigration Investor Visas

Will filing an immigrant petition impact my E-2 renewal? Is an E-2 visa a dual intent visa? Can I Renew my E-2 visa if I file an I-140 petition?

An E-2 visa is not a dual intent visa but it is about as close to a dual intent visa as you can get. You can find out more about immigrant intent and dual intent by clicking here. For E-2…

Jenny ZhanOctober 14, 2019

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E-2 Visa approval for a Digital Marketing Company at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a National of France

We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a national of France. The applicant was granted the visa for 5 years. The business is a digital marketing company and is based in Los…

Jenny ZhanOctober 3, 2019

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can I apply for the Diversity Lottery While on an E-2 visa? Will the Diversity Lottery impact my visa? Can I apply for the diversity lottery?

The diversity lottery gives 50,000 people from different countries the opportunity to get a green card. You can find out more about the Diversity Lottery by clicking here. Many people apply for the diversity lottery and common questions are: Could…

Jenny ZhanOctober 3, 2019

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E-2 Visa approval for a UK national at the U.S. Consulate in London

We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in London. The applicant was granted the visa for 5 years and the business is based in Colorado. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your…

Jenny ZhanOctober 2, 2019

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Do E-2 investment funds have to come from my home country? Can my E-2 investment come from money I made in the U.S.? Where can the E-2 Investment come from?

An E-2 visa requires a substantial investment (usually over $100,000) and this money must be spent on all of the things needed to get the business ready to conduct business. You can find out more about the E-2 visa requirements…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 27, 2019

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E-2 Visa Approval for Employee Management Company at Toronto Consulate

Scott Legal just had an approval for an employee performance management solutions company located in New York. The applicant is an experienced management consultant. The visa was approved for 5 years at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. Click on…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 24, 2019

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E-2 Visa approval for General Manager of a Spanish Restaurant at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid

We just had an E-2 employee visa approval at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid. The employee is an experienced chef and restaurant manager. The employee was granted the visa for 5 years and will manage a Spanish restaurant located in Texas. …

Jenny ZhanSeptember 23, 2019

We have a new Facebook E-2 and E-1 Visa Support Page

Can the Denial of a Green card Petition Impact my E-2 visa? If I apply for a green card and my application is denied, will this impact my E-2 visa renewal?

E-2 Visa Renewal for New Zealand/British Dual National at Auckland Consulate

What should I Expect During the E-2 Visa Process? What are the E-2 visa steps?

E-2 visa approval for Australian national at U.S. consulate in Toronto

E-2 Visa Approval for Investment Services Company at Tokyo Consulate

E-2 Employee Visa Approval for a Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager in Paris

E-2 approval with USCIS for a Grocery Store & Restaurant Owner

E-2 Visa Approval for a Research Consulting Business at the U.S. Consulate in London for a National of the U.K.

E-2 Employee Visa Approval in Brussels

E-2 Visa Approval for a Franchise for a National of Mexico

E-2 Visa approval for a Law Firm at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto

E-2 Approval at US Consulate in Jamaica for Production Company

E-2 Employee Visa approval in Toronto for a National of Finland

E-2 Visa approval for a Hair Salon franchise at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a National of Finland

E-2 Visa Approval for a Cleaning Service Business at the U.S. Consulate in London for a National of the U.K.

What is ESTA? What is the Visa Waiver Program? Can I Set up my E-2 visa while on ESTA? Can I work at my E-2 Visa while on ESTA? Can I set up my E-2 business while on ESTA?

Do I qualify for an E-2 employee visa? Do I qualify for E-2 essential/specialized employee visa?

Will filing an immigrant petition impact my E-2 renewal? Is an E-2 visa a dual intent visa? Can I Renew my E-2 visa if I file an I-140 petition?

E-2 Visa approval for a Digital Marketing Company at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a National of France

Can I apply for the Diversity Lottery While on an E-2 visa? Will the Diversity Lottery impact my visa? Can I apply for the diversity lottery?

E-2 Visa approval for a UK national at the U.S. Consulate in London

Do E-2 investment funds have to come from my home country? Can my E-2 investment come from money I made in the U.S.? Where can the E-2 Investment come from?

E-2 Visa Approval for Employee Management Company at Toronto Consulate

E-2 Visa approval for General Manager of a Spanish Restaurant at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid

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