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Covid 19 E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

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

Covid 19 E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

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On March 2, 2021, without prior notice, the Secretary of State rescinded the previous national interest guidance that allowed people in certain visa categories to travel to the United States despite the COVID related travel ban.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

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

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

Approvals

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

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

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

Approvals

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

Approvals

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

Approvals

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

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

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…

Vojo VrchakovskiFebruary 16, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

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…

Vojo VrchakovskiFebruary 11, 2021

E-2 Visa EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

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

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

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

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

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

E-2 Visa EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

What are the Differences between an E-2 Visa and an EB-5 Direct Investment?

An E-2 visa is a visa that is available to entrepreneurs who want to buy or start a business in the U.S. The E-2 visa requires an investment, and the business must also create U.S. jobs. The visa can be…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 4, 2021

Approvals

E-2 visa and National Interest Exception approved at the U.S. Consulate in Switzerland

We just had an E-2 approval at the U.S Consulate in Switzerland for a national of Switzerland. The E-2 business is based in Washington. The Consulate also approved the National Interest Exception for the E-2 investor and his spouse. Please see more…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 4, 2021

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

Will the revocation of the BAHA Executive order impact the adjudication of E-1/E-2 visa petitions?

On January 25, 2021, president Biden signed an Executive Order 14005 called Ensuring Future is Made in All of America by All of America’s Workers. In Section 14 of this Executive Order, president Biden revoked: Former president Trump’s Executive Order no.…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 2, 2021

Approvals

E-2 Approval for a Home renovation business with USCIS

We just had an E-2 approval with USCIS after USCIS issued a Request for Evidence. We responded to the RFE and received an approval. The business is based in Georgia and the E-2 investor is a national of Honduras. This…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 2, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I need an earlier visa appointment at a U.S. Consulate. Can I request an expedite appointment?

If you recently submitted a non-immigrant visa application to a U.S. Consulate abroad (e.g. an E-2 investor application), you may be wondering when your visa interview will be scheduled. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 global pandemic and always changing situation at…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 1, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I am in the U.S. on an E-2 visa and my I-94/E-2 visa is expiring soon. What should I do?

We have a lot of clients who are currently in the U.S. on an E-2 status and either their E-2 visa or their I-94 is expiring soon. Due to many travel restrictions that are still in place and due to…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 28, 2021

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval in New Zealand

Our client was approved for an E-2 visa at the U.S. consulate in Auckland, New Zealand. We are proud to share that this was our first approval for a New Zealand national. The visa was approved for five years. The…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 28, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

When does the E-2 Investment Have to be Made? Can I make an E-2 Investment before I get a Passport from the Treaty Country?

One of the most daunting aspects of an E-2 visa is the fact that the investment must be made before the applicant gets the visa. This means that the applicant must spend the money before they know whether the visa…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 27, 2021

Approvals

E-2 Approval for Accountant With USCIS

We just had an E-2 approval with USCIS. The client approached us with an RFE from USCIS. We responded to the RFE and received an approval. The company is an accountant office. This website and blog constitutes attorney advertising. Do…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 26, 2021

Approvals

E-2 Approval for Microcurrent Spa at the Consulate in Hong Kong

We just had an E-2 approval at the consulate in Hong Kong. Although Hong Kong does not have a treaty relationship with the United States, the consulate processes E-2 applications from third country nationals if the national is residing in…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 26, 2021

Approvals

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

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

E2 | Scott Legal, P.C.

Are Consulates Issuing E-2 Visas or are they Paused for Covid-19?

Overnight Changes to National Interest Waiver Program For E-2 Visa Holders

I filed my change/extension of status E-2 petition under Premium Processing. Will my dependents’ petitions also be adjudicated under the Premium Processing?

NIE approved by the CBP office at Atlanta International Airport

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?

TN Visa Approval With USCIS

E-2 Change of Status Approval with USCIS for E-2 dependents

E-2 Visa Approval for Tourism Company and Ice Cream Shop at the Consulate in Norway

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?

Can I own a Company in the U.S. without a Visa? Can I own another company while on an E-2 visa?

What are some considerations from moving from an E-2 Visa to EB-5? Can I move from E-2 to EB-5?

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?

Can I buy a house and get an E-2 visa?

What are the Differences between an E-2 Visa and an EB-5 Direct Investment?

E-2 visa and National Interest Exception approved at the U.S. Consulate in Switzerland

Will the revocation of the BAHA Executive order impact the adjudication of E-1/E-2 visa petitions?

E-2 Approval for a Home renovation business with USCIS

I need an earlier visa appointment at a U.S. Consulate. Can I request an expedite appointment?

I am in the U.S. on an E-2 visa and my I-94/E-2 visa is expiring soon. What should I do?

E-2 Visa Approval in New Zealand

When does the E-2 Investment Have to be Made? Can I make an E-2 Investment before I get a Passport from the Treaty Country?

E-2 Approval for Accountant With USCIS

E-2 Approval for Microcurrent Spa at the Consulate in Hong Kong

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

National Interest Exception Application approved at the Atlanta International Airport

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