B-1 Change of Status Approved with USCIS
We just had a B1 change of status petition approved by USCIS.
Khadija DerrickNovember 22, 2024
E-2 Visa Approval for a Law Firm at the U.S. Embassy in Austria
We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Embassy in Austria.
Alert: New E-2 Application Procedures in Madrid, Spain
New E-2 visa procedures and requirements at the Consulate in Madrid.
Khadija DerrickDecember 14, 2023
If I purchase a share of a business for an E-2 visa, can I transfer the funds to the business bank account?
How the E-2 applicant who is purchasing a majority share of an existing business can show that the funds are irrevocably committed and at risk.
Khadija DerrickDecember 6, 2023
E-2 Investor Visa Approval at the Consulate in Toronto for Tax Consultation Company
Scott Legal is happy to announce that we just received an E-2 investor visa approval at the consulate in Toronto. The company is a tax consultation company based in Florida.
Khadija DerrickSeptember 15, 2023
E-2 USCIS Renewal Petition Approved After RFE
We were retained to help a client prepare and submit a response to a request for evidence (RFE) on an E2 USCIS renewal (extension of status) petition they had submitted on their own.
Khadija DerrickSeptember 8, 2023
E-2 Visa Approval for a Business Consulting Company at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto
We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto.
Khadija DerrickAugust 11, 2023
3 situations where the L1 visa can be a great alternative to an E1 or E2 visa
The L1 visa can be a great option where there are two affiliated entities doing business, one in a foreign country and one in the United States, and an executive, manager, or specialized employee seeks to enter the U.S. to…
Khadija DerrickApril 18, 2023
I am on an E-2 visa and want to study toward an MBA. Is that allowed?
Most nonimmigrant visas permit the visa holder to study, but those whose visas are primarily focused on work should ensure that they do not neglect that focus.
Khadija DerrickAugust 17, 2022
How can an E-2 dependent spouse confirm whether they have work authorization? What if their I-94 does not show “E2S” status?
Starting in January 2022, E-2 dependent spouses are authorized to work pursuant to their status if their status is designated E-2S; the process to confirm and correct this status is different depending on how the spouse received their most recent…
Khadija DerrickJune 16, 2022
Can a Student on a Visa Start a Business and Change from F-1 to E-2 Status?
How an international student can change from F-1 to E-2 status.
Khadija DerrickMarch 2, 2022
What is Form DS160?
The DS160 is an online form that is submitted as part of a nonimmigrant visa application.
Khadija DerrickFebruary 24, 2022
Are Consulates Issuing E-2 Visas or are they Paused for Covid-19?
In light of the consular uncertainty and delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, a common question we receive is whether consulates are again processing E-2 visas. Fortunately, the answer is yes -- consulates have generally returned to processing E-2 visas,…
Khadija DerrickMarch 12, 2021
Overnight Changes to National Interest Waiver Program For E-2 Visa Holders
On March 2, 2021, without prior notice, the Secretary of State rescinded the previous national interest guidance that allowed people in certain visa categories to travel to the United States despite the COVID related travel ban. The changes impact the…
Jenny ZhanMarch 3, 2021
I filed my change/extension of status E-2 petition under Premium Processing. Will my dependents’ petitions also be adjudicated under the Premium Processing?
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 ZhanFebruary 25, 2021
NIE approved by the CBP office at Atlanta International Airport
We just had a National Interest Exception Application approved by the CBP office at Atlanta International Airport. The approval was for an E-2 visa investor who runs an E-2 company in New York and E-2 spouse. The CBP office approved…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 19, 2021
I am in the U.S. on an E-2 visa and I need to renew my I-94. Can I do it from within the U.S.? Can I leave and re-enter during Covid?
Recently, we have been asked a lot about renewing the I-94 if an E-2 investor/E-2 employee is in the U.S., and more specifically, whether it is possible to renew the I-94 without leaving the U.S. What is I-94? I-94 is…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 19, 2021
TN Visa Approval With USCIS
We just received an approval from USCIS on a change of status petition from B-2 to TN for a Canadian national. The applicant was granted TN status until January 2022 under the lawyer category. If a Canadian national is in…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 18, 2021
E-2 Change of Status Approval with USCIS for E-2 dependents
We just had an E-2 change of status approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services for E-2 dependents. The E-2 investor petition was filed under the Premium processing, but USCIS does not adjudicate the dependents petitions under Premium processing anymore. The petitions were…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 18, 2021
E-2 Visa Approval for Tourism Company and Ice Cream Shop at the Consulate in Norway
We just had an E-2 approval at the U.S. consulate in Norway for a dual national of Switzerland and Norway. The E-2 business is a tourism business and an ice cream shop. The Consulate also approved the National Interest Exception…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 18, 2021
For an E-2 visa application, what is the best way to show the government what I have spent on the E-2 business? How do I create an effective investment schedule?
One of the key requirements for an E-2 visa is that the applicant’s investment in the business must be “substantial” (for a summary of the E-2 visa and its requirements, please visit our E-2 Visa Page here). Typically, this means…
Marijan PetrovskiFebruary 16, 2021
Can I own a Company in the U.S. without a Visa? Can I own another company while on an E-2 visa?
If you are in the U.S. on a visa, you are only permitted to engage in activities consistent with that visa. We often think of visas as containing a bundle of rights, and you only have the right to do…
Marijan PetrovskiFebruary 11, 2021
What are some considerations from moving from an E-2 Visa to EB-5? Can I move from E-2 to EB-5?
Many that are on an E-2 visa ask the questions: How do I Convert my E-2 visa to a Green Card? What is the EB-5 Direct Program? An E-2 visa does not lead to a green card but if you…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 9, 2021
I am an E-2 spouse and want to apply for a work authorization. For how long will my work authorization card be valid? Is it tied to the E-2 visa expiration date? Is it tied to the I-94 expiration date?
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 ZhanFebruary 5, 2021
Can I buy a house and get an E-2 visa?
An E-2 visa is a visa available in the United States for people who want to start or buy a business. Unfortunately, the purchase of a house does not constitute business activity and would not qualify for an E-2 visa.…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 5, 2021