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Do I have to Apply for an E-2 visa in my Home Country? Can I apply for an E-2 visa at any Consulate? Where should I apply for an E-2 visa? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Do I have to Apply for an E-2 visa in my Home Country? Can I apply for an E-2 visa at any Consulate? Where should I apply for an E-2 visa?

If you are outside of the United States, you must apply for an E-2 visa at a U.S. Consulate.  The application is normally done at the U.S. Consulate in the country in which you reside but there are exceptions or…
January 27, 2020
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Do E-2 spouses get the automatic 180 day EAD extension? My EAD expires in 2 weeks, is there any way to expedite the EAD renewal application? Can I file an Expedite Request? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Do E-2 spouses get the automatic 180 day EAD extension? My EAD expires in 2 weeks, is there any way to expedite the EAD renewal application? Can I file an Expedite Request?

Spouses of E-2 Investors or E-2 employees can apply for a Work Authorization Card (EAD card). What is the automatic 180 day extension? Aliens that are in the U.S. in certain immigrant/non-immigrant categories can get an automatic 180 day extension…
January 27, 2020
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 VisaImmigrationInvestor 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…
January 20, 2020
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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? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor 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…
October 21, 2019
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 VisaFamily ImmigrationImmigrationInvestor 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…
October 14, 2019
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Which non-immigrant visa categories allow my spouse to work in the U.S.? How and when can my spouse apply for the work authorization? Can my spouse work for any employer? E-2 VisaExtraordinary AbilityH-1B and E-3 VisaImmigrationInvestor VisasL-1 VisaTN Visa

Which non-immigrant visa categories allow my spouse to work in the U.S.? How and when can my spouse apply for the work authorization? Can my spouse work for any employer?

If you are currently in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa, your spouse may be able to work in the U.S. This article will discuss which spouses of non-immigrant visa holders are/are not authorized to work in the U.S. This…
October 14, 2019
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 VisaImmigrationInvestor 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…
October 3, 2019
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Can I apply for an E-2 visa for my Dependents if I Changed Status in the U.S.? Can my Family apply for an E-2 visa at the Consulate? E-2 VisaInvestor Visas

Can I apply for an E-2 visa for my Dependents if I Changed Status in the U.S.? Can my Family apply for an E-2 visa at the Consulate?

When in the U.S., it may be possible to apply to change status to E-2 status.  (Eg. moving from an F-1 to E-2) If an applicant changes status in the U.S. and has family members abroad, the question comes up…
July 18, 2019
How do I make sure my E-2 case is strong enough? What are some things that Consulates view as red flags in an E-2 application? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

How do I make sure my E-2 case is strong enough? What are some things that Consulates view as red flags in an E-2 application?

Scott Legal recently consulted with a client who wanted to know if their E-2 application was strong enough to submit to the Consulate and what red flags existed in their application. These are common questions, as the E-2 visa requires…
May 30, 2019
Can you Operate an E-2 Business before the E-2 visa is issued? Can I Operate a business without a visa? Do I need the E-2 visa to operate the business? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Can you Operate an E-2 Business before the E-2 visa is issued? Can I Operate a business without a visa? Do I need the E-2 visa to operate the business?

An E-2 visa is a great option for an entrepreneur who wants to start or purchase a business in the U.S.  You can find out more about the E-2 visa requirements by clicking here. Before a visa is issued, there…
May 10, 2019
Israeli Nationals outside of the US can now Apply for E-2 Visas, Israeli Nationals Inside the US can now Change Status to E-2, and Israeli E-2 Visa Validity Length Announced. E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Israeli Nationals outside of the US can now Apply for E-2 Visas, Israeli Nationals Inside the US can now Change Status to E-2, and Israeli E-2 Visa Validity Length Announced.

The E-2 treaty investor agreement signed between the United States and Israel came into effect on May 1, 2019. Israeli nationals who are interested in investing in the United States can now apply for the E-2 visa. USCIS has also announced…
May 3, 2019
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How do you Register an E-2 Company? Does an Investor have to be issued an E-2 visa? Can an E-2 employee get a visa without an E-2 investor? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

How do you Register an E-2 Company? Does an Investor have to be issued an E-2 visa? Can an E-2 employee get a visa without an E-2 investor?

An E-2 visa is a visa category for entrepreneurs who want to either start or buy a business in the United States.  When applying for an E-2 visa the applicant is either an E-2 investor or an E-2 employee.  If…
May 2, 2019
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My Green Card Won’t be Available for Decades, What Can I do To Move to the United States in the Meantime? Can I get an E-2 visa if I get Citizenship from Grenada? E-2 VisaEB-5 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

My Green Card Won’t be Available for Decades, What Can I do To Move to the United States in the Meantime? Can I get an E-2 visa if I get Citizenship from Grenada?

What is Retrogression? Why Does it Happen? Are there other visa options if I cannot get a Green card? How long will I have to wait for a Green Card? Under current U.S. immigration law, the waits for an immigrant…
March 18, 2019
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Can I get an E-2 if I get Citizenship from Grenada? What are options for the long EB-5 waits? Is an E-2 visa an option to the long EB-5 waits? Grenada E-2 Visa E-2 VisaEB-5 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Can I get an E-2 if I get Citizenship from Grenada? What are options for the long EB-5 waits? Is an E-2 visa an option to the long EB-5 waits? Grenada E-2 Visa

E-2 visas are available to nationals of certain countries who invest, start or buy U.S. businesses that will ultimately hire U.S. workers. You can find out more about E-2 visas by clicking here.  Given the long EB-5 waits for nationals…
March 18, 2019
Should I buy an E-2 business or start one? Should I start a Franchise for an E-2 Visa? Should I buy a Business for an E-2 Visa? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Should I buy an E-2 business or start one? Should I start a Franchise for an E-2 Visa? Should I buy a Business for an E-2 Visa?

An E-2 visa is a good option for individuals who want to come to the U.S. to run a business.  It is an entrepreneur investor visa and can usually be obtained if the investor can invest over $100,000 and will…
March 15, 2019
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Do I need Experience to get an E-2 Visa? Can I get an E-2 visa if I have not Operated a Business before? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Do I need Experience to get an E-2 Visa? Can I get an E-2 visa if I have not Operated a Business before?

An E-2 Visa is possible for virtually any business type provided the applicant invests funds and the business will sustain U.S. workers.  You can find out more about an E-2 visa by clicking here. In many cases individual E-2 applicants…
March 12, 2019
New Form I-539 for Change of Status Now in Effect. Biometrics Appointments Required for Non-Immigrant Visa Applicants ImmigrationNews

New Form I-539 for Change of Status Now in Effect. Biometrics Appointments Required for Non-Immigrant Visa Applicants

New Form I-539 for Change of Status Now in Effect. Biometrics Appointments Mandatory for Non-Immigrant Visa Applicants As previously reported, the new Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status is now in effect. Starting from March 22, 2019, USCIS will…
March 12, 2019
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