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Can entrepreneurs qualify for the EB-2 National Interest Waiver? Can I only apply with an established business or can I apply if I have an idea for a start up?

In 2017, a new court decision (Matter of Dhanasar), changed the standard for the National Interest Waiver (NIW) which made this category much more approvable for entrepreneurs. An NIW is a green card petition that falls under the employment-based second preference…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 4, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Should I buy an E-2 business or start one? Should I start a Franchise for an E-2 Visa? Should I buy a Business for an E-2 Visa?

An E-2 visa is a good option for individuals who want to come to the U.S. to run a business. It is an entrepreneur investor visa and can usually be obtained if the investor can invest over $100,000 and will…

Jenny ZhanMarch 15, 2019

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval for Danish National

Scott Legal, P.C. just had an E-2 visa approval at the U.S. consulate in Copenhagen Denmark. The visa was granted for 5 years to a Danish national who started an internet technology company. Scott Legal has processed E-2 visas in…

Jenny ZhanMarch 21, 2018

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can Intellectual Property be used as an E-2 Investment? IP as Investment for an E-2 Visa: Potential Issues & Pitfalls

The E-2 visa is among the best options for foreign nationals of certain countries to live and work in the United States. The E-2 classification permits investors to purchase or start up a company that hires or will ultimately hire…

IanScottAugust 10, 2017

Business/Corporate & Contracts Questions & Answers Raising Capital in the U.S.

Do You Want to Start A Business? Top 10 Questions & Answers For Business Start-Ups

When starting a new business, our clients often have several questions and more often than not their questions are the same. This article summarizes some of key questions and answers that our clients have asked us. 1. What Are the…

IanScottApril 19, 2013

Business/Corporate & Contracts

The Top 10 Things That Every Business Owner Should Do At Year-End

As a business owner, all year you have likely been running around acting as manager, developer, business generator, marketer, human resource manager and administrative assistant. Given the numerous roles, it is often tough to sit back and look at the…

IanScottDecember 14, 2012