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I filed my change/extension of status E-2 petition under Premium Processing. Will my dependents’ petitions also be adjudicated under the Premium Processing? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

I filed my change/extension of status E-2 petition under Premium Processing. Will my dependents’ petitions also be adjudicated under the Premium Processing?

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…
February 25, 2021
I am in the U.S. on an E-2 visa and I need to renew my I-94. Can I do it from within the U.S.? Can I leave and re-enter during Covid? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

I am in the U.S. on an E-2 visa and I need to renew my I-94. Can I do it from within the U.S.? Can I leave and re-enter during Covid?

Recently, we have been asked a lot about renewing the I-94 if an E-2 investor/E-2 employee is in the U.S., and more specifically, whether it is possible to renew the I-94 without leaving the U.S. What is I-94? I-94 is…
February 19, 2021
For an E-2 visa application, what is the best way to show the government what I have spent on the E-2 business? How do I create an effective investment schedule? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

For an E-2 visa application, what is the best way to show the government what I have spent on the E-2 business? How do I create an effective investment schedule?

One of the key requirements for an E-2 visa is that the applicant’s investment in the business must be “substantial” (for a summary of the E-2 visa and its requirements, please visit our E-2 Visa Page here). Typically, this means…
February 16, 2021
I am an E-2 spouse and want to apply for a work authorization. For how long will my work authorization card be valid? Is it tied to the E-2 visa expiration date? Is it tied to the I-94 expiration date? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

I am an E-2 spouse and want to apply for a work authorization. For how long will my work authorization card be valid? Is it tied to the E-2 visa expiration date? Is it tied to the I-94 expiration date?

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…
February 5, 2021
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Will the revocation of the BAHA Executive order impact the adjudication of E-1/E-2 visa petitions? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor VisasWhite 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.…
February 2, 2021
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 VisaImmigrationInvestor 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…
January 27, 2021
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? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor 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…
December 8, 2020
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? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor 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…
December 1, 2020
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