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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

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E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas White 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.…

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. Click…

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. Click on the buttons below in order to…

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

Approvals

E-2 Approval with USCIS for a company offering motorcycle tours

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 company offering guided motorcycle tours, motorcycle training school, and short term motorcycle rentals. applicant…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 4, 2021

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COVID-19 E-1 Visa E-2 Visa Immigration White 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…

IanScottDecember 23, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Does the money for the E-2 investment have to be spent in the U.S.?

The E-2 Visa is a visa that is available for an entrepreneur that wants to buy or start a business in the U.S. The investment must be substantial, and the business must be able to hire U.S. workers. You can find out…

Jenny ZhanDecember 17, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor 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…

Jenny ZhanDecember 8, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor 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…

Jenny ZhanDecember 1, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor 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…

Jenny ZhanDecember 1, 2020

News

Scott Legal Will Host Two Free Webinars a Month

Scott Legal will host two free webinars every month on different topics. You can find all of our webinars on our new Webinars page here. Here is what we have coming up for December and January: Everything you need…

Jenny ZhanNovember 30, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can I apply for an E-2 visa in Canada if I am not a Canadian citizen?

Many of our clients who are in the U.S. on some sort of a non-immigrant visa and want to apply for an E-2 visa and don’t want to travel back home to their home country ask us whether they can…

Jenny ZhanNovember 24, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor 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…

Jenny ZhanNovember 20, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor 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…

Jenny ZhanNovember 12, 2020

E-1 Visa E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas White 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…

Jenny ZhanNovember 9, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor 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…

Jenny ZhanNovember 6, 2020

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E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas L-1 Visa

I am an employer and I want to transfer several employees to the U.S. Is the L-1 visa a good option? Is the E-2 visa a good option?

Sometimes employers are faced with the need to transfer many employees from abroad to the United States within a short time frame. For example, a manufacturing company may take on a project that requires engineers or designers with a specific…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 28, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can I register an E-2 company so I can bring employees from my home country if I am a naturalized U.S. citizen?

Jenny ZhanSeptember 21, 2020

E2

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

E-2 Approval with USCIS for a company offering motorcycle tours

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?

Does the money for the E-2 investment have to be spent in the U.S.?

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?

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 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?

Scott Legal Will Host Two Free Webinars a Month

Can I apply for an E-2 visa in Canada if I am not a Canadian citizen?

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.?

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?

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?

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?

I am an employer and I want to transfer several employees to the U.S. Is the L-1 visa a good option? Is the E-2 visa a good option?

Can I register an E-2 company so I can bring employees from my home country if I am a naturalized U.S. citizen?

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