White House issue Memo Regarding Non-Immigrant Visa Overstays
A Presidential Memorandum was released on April 22 directing the Departments of State and Homeland Security to recommend ways to reduce the number of [...]
U.S. Embassy in Ankara Resumes Limited Visa Processing Services in Turkey
The U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey announced that it is resuming limited visa processing services of nonimmigrant visas at U.S. Consular posts in Turkey. [...]
What is a H-1B Visa? Do I qualify for an H-1B Visa?
The H-1B is a non-immigrant visa which allows U.S. employers to temporarily hire foreign workers in specialty occupations. To qualify for the visa, the [...]
E-3 Change of Status Granted for Australian National at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
We just received an approval from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for an E-3 visa filed on behalf of an Australian national to work [...]
E-2 Visa Approved for UK National for Business Management Consulting at the U.S. Consulate in London
We just received an approval at the U.S. Consulate in London for a 5-year E-2 visa filed on behalf of a U.K. national treaty investor, his wife and two [...]
E-2 Visa Approved for UK National for Real Estate Investment Company at the U.S. Consulate in London
We just received an approval at the U.S. Consulate in London for a 5-year E-2 visa filed on behalf of a U.K. national treaty investor and his spouse. The [...]
How Do I Prove The Source of My Investment Funds for The E-2 Visa?
For investors and entrepreneurs considering whether to apply for an E-2 investor visa, understanding the rules and regulations governing the source of funds may [...]
What is Nonimmigrant Intent? What is Dual Intent?
Intent is an important concept in immigration law. Under the law, most foreign nationals coming to the United States are presumed to be immigrants [...]
Can I Include Intellectual Property as an E-2 Visa Expense? Is IP a valid E-2 Visa Expenses? How do I Value my IP so that I Can Include it as an E-2 Visa Investment?
One E-2 visa requirement is that the investor must invest a certain amount of money in the United States. The government does not specific the [...]
Do You Need to Stay in the US for a Specified Period of Time to Set Up a Business Venture? How do I Start a Business Venture in the United States before Applying for an E-2 Visa?
For many foreign nationals seeking to start or purchase a new business in the United States, the E-2 Investor Visa may be the best [...]
Can I apply for an E-2 visa with minimal startup costs? If I am starting a consulting firm with almost no overhead to startup, why do I need to make expenses now for an E-2 Visa?
One common question from entrepreneurs applying for an E-2 visa is how much money needs to be invested in the Company. The answer to [...]
How Will a Trump Presidency Impact Immigration Law? What Will Happen to My Visa now that Trump has been Elected? Will I be Deported now that Trump Won?
Last week I would never have thought that I would be writing an article on how a Trump Presidency could impact immigration but here [...]
What If I am Not From An E-2 Treaty Country? Are There Visa Options for People who are not from an E-2 Visa Country?
An E-2 visa is an investor visa granted to investors or entrepreneurs who want to start or buy a business in the U.S.. If [...]
Can I Apply for an E-2 Visa When I Have a Pending Green Card Immigration Petition?
E-2 Investor Visa An E-2 visa is an investor visa granted to entrepreneurs who want to start or buy a business in the United [...]
Should I go to a U.S. Consulate to get an E-2 Visa or change to E-2 status in the United States? (Part 2: Applying for a Change of Status with USCIS)
An E-2 visa is a great visa for a person who wants to launch a startup or purchase a business in the United States. In [...]
Should I go to a U.S. Consulate to get an E-2 Visa or change to E-2 status in the United States? (Part 1: Applying at the Consulate)
An E-2 visa is a great visa for a person who wants to launch a startup or purchase a business in the United States. In [...]
Common E-2 Visa Myths
An E-2 visa is an investor visa that allows an entrepreneur to start a business, invest in a business or purchase a business in [...]
L-1A Visa Approved for Indian National Executive of Basmati Rice Company filed at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Scott Legal, P.C. just received an approval for an L-1A visa for an Indian national from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The visa was approved for [...]
Is there a new visa for start-ups? What is the proposed new visa for entrepreneurs? – A look at the new rule for parole for international entrepreneurs
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a rule to allow international entrepreneurs to have temporary permission to be in the United States [...]
E-2 Visa Approved for Canadian National for Full Service Construction and Development Company at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto
We recently received an approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a 5-year E-2 visa filed on behalf of a Canadian national treaty investor. The investor started [...]
H-1B Visa Approved for British National Employee of Recruitment Firm filed at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Scott Legal, P.C. just received an approval for an H-1B visa for a British national from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The visa was approved [...]
Can I Bring my Mother and/or Father to the U.S. with me if I have an E-2 Visa? Can I Bring other Family Members to the U.S. with a nonimmigrant visa?
Many nonimmigrant visas such as an E-2 visa, an L-1 visa and H-1B visa allow spouses and children under 21 to accompany the primary [...]
E-3 Visa Approved for Australian National at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto
We just received an approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for an E-3 visa filed on behalf of an Australian national to work at [...]
