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Can I apply for an E-2 visa if I enter on a B-2 Visa? Can I Change status to E-2 if I am not in B-1 status? Can I change status to E-2? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Can I apply for an E-2 visa if I enter on a B-2 Visa? Can I Change status to E-2 if I am not in B-1 status? Can I change status to E-2?

While most E-2 visas are filed at U.S. Consulates abroad, there are some instances where an applicant may apply for a change of status while in the U.S.  For example, an applicant could enter the U.S. on B status and…
February 14, 2020
How do I show Control for an E-2 visa? Do I have to own 51% of a company to get an E-2 visa? Does an E-2 visa require 50% or 51% ownership? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

How do I show Control for an E-2 visa? Do I have to own 51% of a company to get an E-2 visa? Does an E-2 visa require 50% or 51% ownership?

An E-2 visa has a number of requirements including investing money and hiring U.S. workers.  The visa is only available to nationals from certain countries and in order to get an E-2 visa, the U.S. entity must be at least…
February 13, 2020
If my business changes, do I need a New E-2 Visa? If I file a substantial change with USCIS for an E-2, do I need a new Visa? What is required if my E-2 business changes? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

If my business changes, do I need a New E-2 Visa? If I file a substantial change with USCIS for an E-2, do I need a new Visa? What is required if my E-2 business changes?

An E-2 visa is approved based on the specific business and documents that are presented to a Consulate or USCIS.  This documentation normally includes a Business plan that describes the business as well as documents related to the entity set…
February 10, 2020
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Do I have to Live in the U.S. if I get an E-2 Visa? Do I have to Live in the U.S. if I get an E-1 Visa? Does an E-1 or E-2 visa require that I reside in the U.S? E-1 VisaE-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Do I have to Live in the U.S. if I get an E-2 Visa? Do I have to Live in the U.S. if I get an E-1 Visa? Does an E-1 or E-2 visa require that I reside in the U.S?

An E-2 visas allow applicants to live and work in the U.S. based on either starting or buying a U.S. business.  The E-2 visa is based on Treaties between the U.S. and other countries and requires the investor to invest…
February 6, 2020
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I want to apply for an E-2 visa. Can my spouse apply for an E-2 spousal visa? Do we have to apply at the same time? What documents should my spouse bring to the interview? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

I want to apply for an E-2 visa. Can my spouse apply for an E-2 spousal visa? Do we have to apply at the same time? What documents should my spouse bring to the interview?

If you are applying for an E-2 investor or an E-2 employee visa, your spouse may apply for an E-2 spousal visa. Please note that your spouse does not have to have the same nationality as you and your spouse…
February 6, 2020
What Happens When You Sell Your E-2 Business? What Happens if I sell the assets of My E-2 Business? What happens if I sell my E-2 business but keep the Corporation? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

What Happens When You Sell Your E-2 Business? What Happens if I sell the assets of My E-2 Business? What happens if I sell my E-2 business but keep the Corporation?

An E-2 visa can be obtained by nationals from certain countries if they buy or start a business.  You can find out more about an E-2 visa by clicking here.   Most applicants apply for an E-2 visa at a U.S.…
January 31, 2020
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Do I have to Apply for an E-2 visa in my Home Country? Can I apply for an E-2 visa at any Consulate? Where should I apply for an E-2 visa? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Do I have to Apply for an E-2 visa in my Home Country? Can I apply for an E-2 visa at any Consulate? Where should I apply for an E-2 visa?

If you are outside of the United States, you must apply for an E-2 visa at a U.S. Consulate.  The application is normally done at the U.S. Consulate in the country in which you reside but there are exceptions or…
January 27, 2020
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Do E-2 spouses get the automatic 180 day EAD extension? My EAD expires in 2 weeks, is there any way to expedite the EAD renewal application? Can I file an Expedite Request? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Do E-2 spouses get the automatic 180 day EAD extension? My EAD expires in 2 weeks, is there any way to expedite the EAD renewal application? Can I file an Expedite Request?

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 certain immigrant/non-immigrant categories can get an automatic 180 day extension…
January 27, 2020
Can the Denial of a Green card Petition Impact my E-2 visa?  If I apply for a green card and my application is denied, will this impact my E-2 visa renewal? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Can the Denial of a Green card Petition Impact my E-2 visa?  If I apply for a green card and my application is denied, will this impact my E-2 visa renewal?

Many investors that are in the U.S on an E-2 visa may have the opportunity to apply for a green card.  For example, let us say that the spouse of an E-2 investor gets sponsored by his company for a…
January 20, 2020
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What is ESTA? What is the Visa Waiver Program? Can I Set up my E-2 visa while on ESTA? Can I work at my E-2 Visa while on ESTA? Can I set up my E-2 business while on ESTA? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

What is ESTA? What is the Visa Waiver Program? Can I Set up my E-2 visa while on ESTA? Can I work at my E-2 Visa while on ESTA? Can I set up my E-2 business while on ESTA?

The Visa Waiver Program or ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is a program that allows citizens from certain countries (38 countries) to apply for admission to the U.S. using a simplified process.  The applicant can use a web interface…
October 21, 2019
Will filing an immigrant petition impact my E-2 renewal? Is an E-2 visa a dual intent visa? Can I Renew my E-2 visa if I file an I-140 petition? E-2 VisaFamily ImmigrationImmigrationInvestor Visas

Will filing an immigrant petition impact my E-2 renewal? Is an E-2 visa a dual intent visa? Can I Renew my E-2 visa if I file an I-140 petition?

An E-2 visa is not a dual intent visa but it is about as close to a dual intent visa as you can get.  You can find out more about immigrant intent and dual intent by clicking here.  For E-2…
October 14, 2019
Can I apply for the Diversity Lottery While on an E-2 visa? Will the Diversity Lottery impact my visa? Can I apply for the diversity lottery? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Can I apply for the Diversity Lottery While on an E-2 visa? Will the Diversity Lottery impact my visa? Can I apply for the diversity lottery?

The diversity lottery gives 50,000 people from different countries the opportunity to get a green card.  You can find out more about the Diversity Lottery by clicking here. Many people apply for the diversity lottery and common questions are: Could…
October 3, 2019
Do E-2 investment funds have to come from my home country? Can my E-2 investment come from money I made in the U.S.? Where can the E-2 Investment come from? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Do E-2 investment funds have to come from my home country? Can my E-2 investment come from money I made in the U.S.? Where can the E-2 Investment come from?

An E-2 visa requires a substantial investment (usually over $100,000) and this money must be spent on all of the things needed to get the business ready to conduct business.  You can find out more about the E-2 visa requirements…
September 27, 2019
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What is ESTA? What is the Visa Waiver Program? Can I Set up my E-2 visa while on ESTA? Can I work at my E-2 Visa while on ESTA? Can I set up my E-2 business while on ESTA? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

What is ESTA? What is the Visa Waiver Program? Can I Set up my E-2 visa while on ESTA? Can I work at my E-2 Visa while on ESTA? Can I set up my E-2 business while on ESTA?

The Visa Waiver Program or ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is a program that allows citizens from certain countries (38 countries) to apply for admission to the U.S. using a simplified process.  The applicant can use a web interface…
August 8, 2019
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Can I apply for an E-2 visa for my Dependents if I Changed Status in the U.S.? Can my Family apply for an E-2 visa at the Consulate? E-2 VisaInvestor Visas

Can I apply for an E-2 visa for my Dependents if I Changed Status in the U.S.? Can my Family apply for an E-2 visa at the Consulate?

When in the U.S., it may be possible to apply to change status to E-2 status.  (Eg. moving from an F-1 to E-2) If an applicant changes status in the U.S. and has family members abroad, the question comes up…
July 18, 2019
How do I make sure my E-2 case is strong enough? What are some things that Consulates view as red flags in an E-2 application? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

How do I make sure my E-2 case is strong enough? What are some things that Consulates view as red flags in an E-2 application?

Scott Legal recently consulted with a client who wanted to know if their E-2 application was strong enough to submit to the Consulate and what red flags existed in their application. These are common questions, as the E-2 visa requires…
May 30, 2019
Can you Operate an E-2 Business before the E-2 visa is issued? Can I Operate a business without a visa? Do I need the E-2 visa to operate the business? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Can you Operate an E-2 Business before the E-2 visa is issued? Can I Operate a business without a visa? Do I need the E-2 visa to operate the business?

An E-2 visa is a great option for an entrepreneur who wants to start or purchase a business in the U.S.  You can find out more about the E-2 visa requirements by clicking here. Before a visa is issued, there…
May 10, 2019
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How do you Register an E-2 Company? Does an Investor have to be issued an E-2 visa? Can an E-2 employee get a visa without an E-2 investor? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

How do you Register an E-2 Company? Does an Investor have to be issued an E-2 visa? Can an E-2 employee get a visa without an E-2 investor?

An E-2 visa is a visa category for entrepreneurs who want to either start or buy a business in the United States.  When applying for an E-2 visa the applicant is either an E-2 investor or an E-2 employee.  If…
May 2, 2019
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