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Scott Legal Hosting Free Webinar on E-1 Visa Requirements

Scott Legal are hosting a free Zoom Webinar on E-1 visa requirements. An E-1 Visa is often an overlooked visa. This visa is available to nationals of certain countries that engage in trade with the U.S. This seminar will go…

Jenny ZhanNovember 30, 2020

E-1 Visa Immigration

Can my E-1 visa renewal Interview be waived?

An E-1 visa can be issued for up to 5 years, and after that it must be renewed. The renewal process usually involves showing that substantial trade still exists between the U.S. and the Treaty country. You can find some…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 9, 2020

E-1 Visa Immigration Questions & Answers

E-1 Visa Questions & Answers

Do I have to hire U.S. employees in order to get an E-1 visa? No. You do not have to hire U.S. employees when applying for an E-1 visa (but hiring U.S. workers is always good, even for an E-1…

Jenny ZhanJune 29, 2020

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E-1 Visa Immigration

What will the officer ask me at the E-1 visa interview? What kind of questions should I be ready to answer?

E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. You can either apply for an E-1 visa at a U.S. Consulate abroad or you can file a Change of Status petition…

Jenny ZhanJune 12, 2020

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E-1 Visa Immigration

I am in the U.S. on E-1 visa and I married a U.S. citizen. Can my E-1 employees stay in the U.S. if I become a green card holder?

E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. E-1 is a non-immigrant visa, meaning that you cannot plan to remain in the U.S. permanently and you cannot plan to obtain…

Jenny ZhanJune 11, 2020

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E-1 Visa E-2 Visa Extraordinary Ability H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I had a J-1 visa in the past and I am subject to the 2-year residency requirement. Can I apply for an O visa? Can I apply for an E visa? Can I apply for an H-1B visa?

Participants of some J-1 visa programs are subject to a 2 year home residency requirement. This means, that the J-1 visa participants will have to return to their home country for at least 2 years after the completion of the…

Jenny ZhanJune 11, 2020

E-1 Visa E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

How Many E-2 visas are Approved? How Many E-1 Visas are approved?

Many clients ask the questions. What is the E-2 Visa Approval Rate? What is the E-1 Visa Approval Rate? One of the scariest aspects related to an E-2 visa is that an investor must spend funds even before being granted…

Jenny ZhanJune 10, 2020

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E-1 Visa E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I am Canadian and I want to apply for an E-1/E-2 visa. Do I need a visa stamp in my passport?

E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. An E-2 visa is a great option if you want to start a business in the U.S., you have invested a substantial…

Jenny ZhanJune 1, 2020

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E-1 Visa Immigration

Can I apply for an E-1 visa if I have dual nationality? Which nationality should I use if I am a dual national?

E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. To qualify for an E-1 visa, you must be a citizen of a country that signed a qualifying treaty with the U.S.…

Jenny ZhanMay 29, 2020

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E-1 Visa Immigration

Can I study if I am in the U.S. on an E-1 visa? Can my E-1 spouse study if they have an E-1 spousal visa?

E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. One of the E-1 requirements is that your purpose of coming to the U.S. on an E-1 visa is to solely engage…

Jenny ZhanMay 27, 2020

E-1 Visa Immigration

Do I have to keep a residence in my home country if I want to apply for an E-1 visa? How can I prove that I have a non-immigrant intent for an E-1 visa?

E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. E-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa, meaning that when you are applying for an E-1 visa at a Consulate you have to…

Jenny ZhanMay 26, 2020

E-1 Visa Immigration

Does the trade have to be in existence at the time I apply for an E-1 visa? Is it sufficient if I submit binding contracts with clients?

E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. Immigration regulations state that you cannot come to the U.S. to “search for a trading relationship”. If you…

Jenny ZhanMay 20, 2020

COVID-19

Do I have to live in the U.S. if I have an E-1 visa? I am unable to enter the U.S. due to the Corona virus outbreak. Will this impact my E-1 visa renewal?

E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. Is there a residency requirement for an E-1 visa? No, there is no residency requirement for an E-1 visa – there is…

Jenny ZhanMay 18, 2020

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E-1 Visa Immigration

Do I have to have an office space in the U.S. for an E-1 visa?

E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. Our clients often ask us whether they need to get an office space in the U.S. for an…

Jenny ZhanMay 13, 2020

E-1 Visa Immigration

I want to apply for an E-1 visa and I already have a company abroad. Should I register a branch or set up a subsidiary in the U.S.? Which one is better?

E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. If you already own a company abroad and you are thinking about applying for an E-1 visa, you…

Jenny ZhanMay 11, 2020

E-1 Visa Immigration

I need to renew my E-1 visa. What will I have to demonstrate in the E-1 renewal applications? What is important for E-1 renewal?

E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. If you were granted an E-1 visa in the past and you now need to renew your E-1…

Jenny ZhanMay 8, 2020

COVID-19

I am in the U.S. on E-1 treaty trader/E-2 investor visa. Can I furlough my E-1/E-2 employees? Can I reduce working hours or reduce salaries of my E-1/E-2 employees?

Covid-19 has changed the rules for travel, engagement and employment. Many companies have started to reduce wages and put staff on leave, and some companies have reduced hours or terminated employees. Employers are facing difficult questions about how to proceed in light…

Jenny ZhanMay 6, 2020

E-1 Visa E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

What are some activities an E-2 visa holder can do while in the U.S.? What are some activities that an E-1 visa holder can do while in the U.S.?

E-2 investor visa is an excellent choice for an entrepreneur that wants to start or buy a business in the U.S. You can find out more about an E-2 visa by clicking here. An E-1 visa is available when a…

Jenny ZhanApril 27, 2020

E-1 Visa Immigration

What is the E-1 application process? Should I apply for an E-1 visa at a Consulate? Can I file an E-1 Change of Status application with USCIS?

If you are a national of a treaty country and you want to come to the U.S. to engage in international trade between the U.S. and your home country, E-1 visa is a great option for you. Our clients often…

Jenny ZhanApril 22, 2020

E-1 Visa Immigration

I want to apply for an E-1 employee visa. What categories of E-1 employees can come to the U.S. and work for the E-1 Company?

The E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home country. You can find more information on the E-1 visa requirements here. An E-1 visa can be a great…

Jenny ZhanApril 17, 2020

E-1 Visa Immigration

I want to apply for an E-1 visa but the trade is not substantial yet. Can I come to the U.S. on a B-1 visa, meet with potential U.S. clients and negotiate contracts? What activities can I do?

If you want to apply for an E-1 visa, you will have to demonstrate that the trade is already in existence, the trade is between the U.S. and a treaty country, the trade is substantial, and more than 50% of…

Jenny ZhanApril 15, 2020

E-1 Visa Immigration

What documents should I submit to prove that there is international trade between the U.S. and the treaty country? What documents will I have to submit?

The E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. Our clients often ask us what kind of evidence they will need to provide to prove that:…

Jenny ZhanApril 10, 2020

E-1 Visa Immigration

Do the goods have to be manufactured in my home country? Can I purchase goods that were manufactured in a third country and then sell them to my U.S. customers?

E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. Click E-1 requirements to find out more about E-1 visas. One of the E-1 visa requirements is that…

Jenny ZhanApril 9, 2020

E-1 Visa Immigration

What is considered Trade for an E-1 visa? Does Trade for an E-1 visa have to be international? What is Domestic Trade for an E-1 Visa.

An E-1 visa is a visa that is available to applicants or companies that conduct a significant amount of trade with the U.S. In order to qualify, you must be a Treaty Country, and at least 50% of your international…

Jenny ZhanMarch 30, 2020

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E-1 Visa Immigration

What is substantial trade for the purposes of E-1 visa?

One of the E-1 visa requirements is that the trade between the U.S. and E-1 treaty country is substantial. Our clients often ask us: What is substantial trade? What amount is substantial? How many transactions there have to be over…

Jenny ZhanMarch 26, 2020

Scott Legal Hosting Free Webinar on E-1 Visa Requirements

Can my E-1 visa renewal Interview be waived?

E-1 Visa Questions & Answers

What will the officer ask me at the E-1 visa interview? What kind of questions should I be ready to answer?

I am in the U.S. on E-1 visa and I married a U.S. citizen. Can my E-1 employees stay in the U.S. if I become a green card holder?

I had a J-1 visa in the past and I am subject to the 2-year residency requirement. Can I apply for an O visa? Can I apply for an E visa? Can I apply for an H-1B visa?

How Many E-2 visas are Approved? How Many E-1 Visas are approved?

I am Canadian and I want to apply for an E-1/E-2 visa. Do I need a visa stamp in my passport?

Can I apply for an E-1 visa if I have dual nationality? Which nationality should I use if I am a dual national?

Can I study if I am in the U.S. on an E-1 visa? Can my E-1 spouse study if they have an E-1 spousal visa?

Do I have to keep a residence in my home country if I want to apply for an E-1 visa? How can I prove that I have a non-immigrant intent for an E-1 visa?

Does the trade have to be in existence at the time I apply for an E-1 visa? Is it sufficient if I submit binding contracts with clients?

Do I have to live in the U.S. if I have an E-1 visa? I am unable to enter the U.S. due to the Corona virus outbreak. Will this impact my E-1 visa renewal?

Do I have to have an office space in the U.S. for an E-1 visa?

I want to apply for an E-1 visa and I already have a company abroad. Should I register a branch or set up a subsidiary in the U.S.? Which one is better?

I need to renew my E-1 visa. What will I have to demonstrate in the E-1 renewal applications? What is important for E-1 renewal?

I am in the U.S. on E-1 treaty trader/E-2 investor visa. Can I furlough my E-1/E-2 employees? Can I reduce working hours or reduce salaries of my E-1/E-2 employees?

What are some activities an E-2 visa holder can do while in the U.S.? What are some activities that an E-1 visa holder can do while in the U.S.?

What is the E-1 application process? Should I apply for an E-1 visa at a Consulate? Can I file an E-1 Change of Status application with USCIS?

I want to apply for an E-1 employee visa. What categories of E-1 employees can come to the U.S. and work for the E-1 Company?

I want to apply for an E-1 visa but the trade is not substantial yet. Can I come to the U.S. on a B-1 visa, meet with potential U.S. clients and negotiate contracts? What activities can I do?

What documents should I submit to prove that there is international trade between the U.S. and the treaty country? What documents will I have to submit?

Do the goods have to be manufactured in my home country? Can I purchase goods that were manufactured in a third country and then sell them to my U.S. customers?

What is considered Trade for an E-1 visa? Does Trade for an E-1 visa have to be international? What is Domestic Trade for an E-1 Visa.

What is substantial trade for the purposes of E-1 visa?

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