The E-1 visa can be a great option for a national of a treaty country to live in the US to develop international trade between the U.S. and the treaty…
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On March 24, 2026, USCIS published long-awaited data that revealed their official global EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) approval rates from the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 (July to…
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When an employer sponsors a foreign national for a PERM-based green card, the employer’s financial ability to pay the offered wage becomes an important issue. This is often referred to…
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The U.S. Supreme Court is deliberating the future of birthright citizenship following oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara. On April 1, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on…
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The L-1 visa allows multinational companies to transfer managers, executive and specialized knowledge workers to the U.S. from abroad. The employee must have worked for the company abroad for at…
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This summer, the World Cup matches will be held in stadiums across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We already covered the FIFA PASS and entry requirements, but there will…
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One of the first questions many new green card holders ask is, “Can I travel outside the United States now that I’m a permanent resident?” The short answer is yes.…
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The E-2 visa allows investors who are nationals of treaty countries to start or purchase a company in the U.S. and come to the U.S. to develop and direct that…
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The E-2 treaty investor visa allows nationals of treaty countries to invest in and direct a U.S. business. This can include starting a business, but it can also include purchasing…
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A green card allows a foreign national to live and work in the U.S. on a long-term basis. Green card holders (also called legal permanent residents) enjoy many benefits over…
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Few things are more frustrating than receiving a notice from USCIS telling you that your petition has been rejected, especially after you’ve already paid the filing fees. Many applicants assume…
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In many PERM-based green card consultations, especially with clients who hold a master’s degree or higher, we often hear this question: am I overqualified for EB-2 or EB-3? Clients are…
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When we speak to clients who are interested in the E-2 visa, they often ask what the first step will be in the process. If the E-2 investor plans to…
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What is a Trail and E-2 Visa Source of Funds? Within the E-2 investor visa regulations, applicants are required to demonstrate that they have invested or that they are actively…
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For couples applying for a marriage-based green card, the interview with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is one of the most important steps in the green card through family…
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I have seen an increasing number of E-2 consultations involving investors who plan to use cryptocurrency as part of their investment capital. One of the most common questions I receive…
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If you are one of the lucky few who has a ticket to the World Cup in the United States, now is the time to figure out how you are…
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Interview waivers are a useful tool that allow U.S. Consulates to waive the normal requirement that each visa applicant attend an interview. In the aftermath of the COVID pandemic, interview…
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When applying for a green card through Adjustment of Status, U.S. immigration law requires applicants to comply with specific health-related admissibility standards. One of those standards includes receiving certain vaccinations…
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USCIS approved an E-2 investor petition for an experienced entrepreneur who launched a software development and IT services company in the United States. This approval reflects a well prepared E-2…
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