If you’re in the United States on an E1 or E2 visa, you may be wondering: can a spouse work on an E-1 or E-2 visa? The good news is…
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We are pleased to share the recent approval of a permanent green card for the spouse of a U.S. citizen. The applicant previously held a conditional green card, which is…
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An update to the Foreign Affairs Manual clarified that E-2 dependents are eligible for E-2 visas even when the E-2 investor changed status in the U.S. and does not have…
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Starting in January 2022, E-2 dependent spouses are authorized to work pursuant to their status if their status is designated E-2S; the process to confirm and correct this status is…
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The requirements of the Form I-864 typically prevent a minor U.S. citizen from sponsoring their spouse for a green card.
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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…
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We just had a National Interest Exception Application approved at the CBP office at the Atlanta International Airport for an E-2 spouse and E-2 child who are nationals of the…
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Will I lose my green card if my green card was granted for two years because I was married to my US citizen spouse for 1 year and we are…
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So, if my spouse is subject to the permanent bar because of his past unlawful presence, subsequent departure and re-entry without admission and inspection, what options if any do we…
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When determining how to best help your spouse or potential spouse obtain a Green Card, we must first determine your current immigration status; whether you are currently married and where…
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The O-1 visa nonimmigrant visa is for individuals who possesses extraordinary ability in certain fields. For more information about O-1 visa petitions, please click here. The O-2 nonimmigrant visa is for accompanying aliens who…
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Let’s analyze the following scenario: you came to the U.S. on a B-1 visa and filed a Change of Status application with USCIS asking to change your status to an…
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Due to the coronavirus outbreak, many of our clients ask us the following question: Can I apply for unemployment benefits? If I apply for unemployment benefits, will the government determine…
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We just had an E-2 spousal visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Islamabad, Pakistan. The E-2 employee visa was approved in 2019 and the E-2 employee qualified under the executive employee category. The…
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Let’s analyze the following scenario: your parent is a U.S. citizen, you are older than 21, and your U.S. citizen parent wants to sponsor you for a green card under…
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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…
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If you are currently in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa, your spouse may be able to work in the U.S. This article will discuss which spouses of non-immigrant visa…
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The Department of Homeland Security has announced that the proposed regulation to rescind the H-4 employment authorization program is not likely to be published until Spring 2020, and that even…
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The Department of Homeland Security’s proposal to terminate the H-4 employment authorization program is still under review with the Office of Management and Budget. DHS sent the proposed rule to…
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USCIS have announced today that it has began to accelerate USCIS’ transition into a digital business model. Starting today, Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status can now be filed…
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