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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?

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…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 27, 2020

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E-1 Visa E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Termination of E-1 and E-2 Visa Change and Extension of Status Eligibility for Iranian Nationals

USCIS has announced today that nationals of Iran and their dependents are no longer eligible to change or extend their stay in E-1 or E-2 status due to the termination of the 1955 Treaty of Amity, Economic Relations, and Consular…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 22, 2020

E-1 Visa E-2 Visa News Questions & Answers

We have a new Facebook E-2 and E-1 Visa Support Page

Scott Legal, P.C. has started a new E-2 and E-1 visa support page! The first E-2 visa petition that the firm ever filed was for the founder and as such we are well aware of the questions and anxiety that…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 20, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor 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…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 20, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

What should I Expect During the E-2 Visa Process? What are the E-2 visa steps?

There are a number of steps associated with obtaining an E-2 visa. This document summarizes the various steps as they relate to the E-2 visa requirements. You can find out more about the E-2 visa requirements by clicking here. Step…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 10, 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?

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…

Jenny ZhanOctober 21, 2019

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E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Do I qualify for an E-2 employee visa? Do I qualify for E-2 essential/specialized employee visa?

The E-2 Investor visa is available for nationals of certain treaty countries who want to live in the U.S. to develop and direct the operations of a business. E-2 investors can either buy an existing business or start their own…

Jenny ZhanOctober 21, 2019

E-2 Visa Family Immigration Immigration Investor 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…

Jenny ZhanOctober 14, 2019

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor 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…

Jenny ZhanOctober 3, 2019

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

E-2 Visa Reciprocity for French Nationals Reduced

Starting on August 29, 2019, E-2 visa reciprocity for French nationals will decrease from the current 60 months (5 years) to 15 months (1 year and 3 months). The amount of time an E-2 visa can be granted for varies…

Jenny ZhanAugust 20, 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?

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…

Jenny ZhanJuly 18, 2019

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor 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…

Jenny ZhanMay 30, 2019

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor 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…

Jenny ZhanMay 10, 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?

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…

Jenny ZhanMay 2, 2019

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Madrid Embassy Updates E-2 Visa Application Procedures

The U.S. Embassy in Madrid has issued new guidelines for submitting E-2 visa applications which will take effect on April 23, 2019. For citizens of a treaty country, an E-2 visa is a convenient way to obtain a visa to enter,…

Jenny ZhanApril 4, 2019

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

E-2 Visa Available for Israeli Nationals starting May 1, 2019

According to the Israeli office of Population and Immigration Authority, E-2 Visas will become available for Israeli nationals starting from May 1, 2019. For citizens of a treaty country, an E-2 visa is a convenient way to obtain a visa to…

Jenny ZhanMarch 20, 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?

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…

Jenny ZhanMarch 18, 2019

E-2 Visa EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor 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…

Jenny ZhanMarch 18, 2019

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor 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…

Jenny ZhanMarch 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?

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…

Jenny ZhanMarch 12, 2019

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can An E-2 Visa Denial be Appealed? What Happens if My E-2 Visa is Denied? What can you do if your E-2 visa has been Denied?

Scott Legal, P.C. has processed hundreds of E-2 visa applications and the firm has an approval rate of approximately 97%. (past results do not predict future outcome). While most E-2 visas are approved, there are some instances where E-2 applications…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 10, 2019

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Have there been any Changes to the E-2 visa under Trump? Is an E-2 visa harder to get now? Have E-2 Visas Changed? Are there New Rules for E-2 Visas?

An E-2 visa is a visa that allows foreign nationals to come to the U.S. to either purchase or start a business. The visa requires the applicant to invest money in the U.S. and ultimately hire U.S. workers. You can…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 9, 2019

E-2 Visa Foreign Language Articles

Ako rozbehnúť váš business v Spojených Štátoch? E-2 víza môžu byť ideálnym riešením práve pre vás

Rozbehnúť váš vlastný business v Spojených Štátoch mohlo byť vždy niečo nad čím ste premýšlali a o čom ste vždy snívali. Ja, Ian E. Scott, som nad tým vždy uvažoval, ale keďže som pôvodne z Kanady a nemal som zelenú kartu, myslel som si,…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 3, 2019

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What Should I Know Before Applying for a Visa in Mexico? What Are Some Special Considerations for Applying for an E-2 Treaty Investor Visa in Mexico?

An E-2 investor visa is an excellent option for people who seek to start and develop a business in the U.S. This classification permits investors, employees and their immediate family members to live in the U.S. while they run their…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 18, 2018

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

What to Expect at the E-2 Employee Interview

How should I prepare for my E-2 employee interview? If you are applying for an E-2 employee visa, an important part of the visa application process is attending your interview at the Consulate. There are two types of E-2 employee…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 14, 2018

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?

Termination of E-1 and E-2 Visa Change and Extension of Status Eligibility for Iranian Nationals

We have a new Facebook E-2 and E-1 Visa Support Page

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?

What should I Expect During the E-2 Visa Process? What are the E-2 visa steps?

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?

Do I qualify for an E-2 employee visa? Do I qualify for E-2 essential/specialized employee visa?

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?

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 Visa Reciprocity for French Nationals Reduced

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?

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?

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?

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?

Madrid Embassy Updates E-2 Visa Application Procedures

E-2 Visa Available for Israeli Nationals starting May 1, 2019

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?

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

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?

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?

Can An E-2 Visa Denial be Appealed? What Happens if My E-2 Visa is Denied? What can you do if your E-2 visa has been Denied?

Have there been any Changes to the E-2 visa under Trump? Is an E-2 visa harder to get now? Have E-2 Visas Changed? Are there New Rules for E-2 Visas?

Ako rozbehnúť váš business v Spojených Štátoch? E-2 víza môžu byť ideálnym riešením práve pre vás

What Should I Know Before Applying for a Visa in Mexico? What Are Some Special Considerations for Applying for an E-2 Treaty Investor Visa in Mexico?

What to Expect at the E-2 Employee Interview

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