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Will the revocation of the BAHA Executive order impact the adjudication of E-1/E-2 visa petitions? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor VisasWhite House & President Immigration News

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.…
February 2, 2021
I need an earlier visa appointment at a U.S. Consulate. Can I request an expedite appointment? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor 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…
February 1, 2021
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 VisaImmigrationInvestor 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…
January 27, 2021
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How will the Second Stimulus Bill Impact E-2 visa holders? Is there a Second round of PPP for E-2 visa holders? Can I get a PPP Loan on an E-2? COVID-19E-1 VisaE-2 VisaImmigrationWhite House & President Immigration News

How will the Second Stimulus Bill Impact E-2 visa holders? Is there a Second round of PPP for E-2 visa holders? Can I get a PPP Loan on an E-2?

The first Corona virus stimulus bill provided much needed relief for E-2 visa holders.  Many E-2 visa companies were struggling and both the PPP loans and the EIDL grant kept many E-2 businesses afloat. You can find out more about…
December 23, 2020
Can I operate 2 different businesses on one E-2 visa? Do I have to apply for 2 different E-2 visas if I want to operate 2 businesses? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Can I operate 2 different businesses on one E-2 visa? Do I have to apply for 2 different E-2 visas if I want to operate 2 businesses?

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 the U.S. or you are in the processing of investing the money, and you plan to…
December 8, 2020
How can an E-2 investor applicant who does not plan to hire employees for at least one year satisfy the “develop and direct” requirement? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

How can an E-2 investor applicant who does not plan to hire employees for at least one year satisfy the “develop and direct” requirement?

I filed an E-2 investor visa petition with USCIS and received a Request for Evidence asking that I demonstrate that I will “develop and direct” the business. I won’t be hiring employees for at least a year after starting the…
December 1, 2020
I want to come to the U.S. to set up an E-2 business. Should I enter on a B-1 or B-2 visa? Can I change status in the U.S. if I entered on a B-2 visa? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

I want to come to the U.S. to set up an E-2 business. Should I enter on a B-1 or B-2 visa? Can I change status in the U.S. if I entered on a B-2 visa?

If you want to come to the U.S. and explore E-2 investment opportunities, you should enter as a B-1 business visitor (either on a B-1 visaor as anESTA business visitor). Exploring investment opportunities is an activity that is specifically allowed…
December 1, 2020
I want to extend my E-2 visa with USCIS and realized my passport is expired. Do I have to have a valid passport when applying for an extension of status with USCIS? Do I have to have a valid passport even if I don’t plan to travel outside the U.S.? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

I want to extend my E-2 visa with USCIS and realized my passport is expired. Do I have to have a valid passport when applying for an extension of status with USCIS? Do I have to have a valid passport even if I don’t plan to travel outside the U.S.?

Example You entered the U.S. on a B-1 visa back in 2014 and in 2014 you filed a change of status petition with USCIS and you changed your status from B-1 to E-2. Since 2014, you have not left the…
November 20, 2020
How do I prove my non-immigrant intent at the E-2 visa interview? Is it a problem if I have a family living in the U.S.? Is it a problem if I previously applied in the Diversity visa lottery? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

How do I prove my non-immigrant intent at the E-2 visa interview? Is it a problem if I have a family living in the U.S.? Is it a problem if I previously applied in the Diversity visa lottery?

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…
November 12, 2020
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
I want to renew my E-2 visa. What will I have to show in my renewal application? Do I have to invest additional money in the business if I am renewing my E-2 visa? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

I want to renew my E-2 visa. What will I have to show in my renewal application? Do I have to invest additional money in the business if I am renewing my E-2 visa?

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…
November 6, 2020
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