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Approvals

E-2 Visa for Corporate Consulting Firm with Low Investment Amount Approved at Rome Consulate

We just received approval for an E-2 visa application at the US consulate in Rome, Italy. The applicant started a corporate consulting firm and invested just over $50,000 (spent around $13,000 and had just a little over $40,000 in working…

IanScottNovember 25, 2015

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E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

How Do You Open a U.S. Bank Account when Applying for an E-2 Visa? The Steps to Opening an EIN Number and a U.S. Bank Account When Applying for an E-2 Visa.

An E-2 visa is an excellent investor visa option for an individual or company that wants to start a business in the U.S. The E-2 visa is available to nationals of certain Treaty countries (around 80 are on the list)…

IanScottNovember 18, 2015

E-2 Visa Español Foreign Language Articles Immigration Investor Visas

Los dos tipos de E-2 Visas para Empleados

El inversionista debe invertir en los EE.UU. y en última instancia contratar trabajadores estadounidenses, pero la ley no obliga a una cantidad específica de inversión o el número de empleados que deben ser contratados. Más información sobre los requisitos para…

IanScottNovember 16, 2015

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Español Immigration

¿Cuáles son las preguntas más comunes de la E-2 Visa hechas por nuestros clientes?

Una visa E-2 es una visa que permite a un inversionista extranjero para iniciar o adquirir un negocio en los Estados Unidos con un monto de inversión relativamente bajo. El inversor debe ser ciudadano de uno de los 80 países…

IanScottNovember 16, 2015

Immigration Questions & Answers

How do I Pick a Good Immigration Lawyer? What should I Consider When Selecting an Immigration Lawyer?

We are often surprised by the number of prospective clients that contact us that have had a horrible experience with their previous immigration counsel. The experiences include incompetence, neglect, apathy, bill padding and even fraud. Given the stakes that are…

IanScottNovember 2, 2015

Immigration L-1 Visa

Do I Need a Business Plan to get an L-1 Visa?

I want to sponsor an employee for an L-1 visa. Does my company need a business plan? Yes, generally all L-1 visa petitions should include a business plan for the U.S. company. However, the importance of the business plan may…

IanScottOctober 21, 2015

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

How Does Source of Funds for EB-5 Work?

Example of EB-5 Source of Funds Information for a Family Gift When filing an EB-5 investor petition (I-526 Petition), an investor must prove the money they are investing comes from a “legitimate source” and that the money was “obtained through…

IanScottOctober 6, 2015

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can I Travel While My I-526 is Pending? How Does an Immigrant Visa Petition impact Travel?

EB5 Overview The EB-5 process is a 3 step process. At each step a government form and supporting documentation will be filed with the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS). The steps are as follows: File Form I-526, Immigrant…

IanScottSeptember 30, 2015

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval at Consulate in Tel Aviv for Georgian nationals

Scott Legal, P.C. E-2 Visa approval obtained for two investors at the Consulate in Tel Aviv, Israel. The two investors were from Georgia. The approval was obtained with a low investment amount for a start up business. Click on…

IanScottSeptember 8, 2015

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Which Countries Are Eligible for an E-2 Visa?

An E-2 visa is the perfect visa option for many foreign national entrepreneurs that want to either start or buy a business in the United States. An E-2 visa has a number of subjective requirements (eg. You must invest a…

IanScottFebruary 19, 2015

Immigration L-1 Visa

What is an L Visa & How Can I Use One To Start A Business In The U.S.?

An L-1 visa is a good option for a foreign company that that seeks to send an employee to work at an existing U.S. company. An L visa is also a good option for a foreign company trying to send…

IanScottNovember 11, 2014

E-2 Visa EB-5 Visa H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration Investor Visas L-1 Visa

Coming to America? Some Immigration Options for Investors & Entrepreneurs

Foreign nationals who wish to start their businesses in America often find themselves trying to navigate the complicated regulatory scheme that includes immigration law, SEC rules associated with raising capital, and understanding other U.S. laws. One thing that is clear…

IanScottNovember 25, 2013