Can I register an E-2 company so I can bring employees from my home country if I am a naturalized U.S. citizen?
An E-2 visa is a great option if you want to start a business in the U.S., you have invested a substantial amount of money in [...]
Are the U.S. Consulates processing E-2 visa applications? Are the U.S. Consulates conducting E-2 visa interviews?
Many of our clients often ask us whether the U.S. abroad are open, whether they are processing visa applications, and how long it takes [...]
I am an employer and I want to transfer several employees to the U.S. Is the L-1 visa a good option? Is the E-2 visa a good option?
Sometimes employers are faced with the need to transfer many employees from abroad to the United States within a short time frame. For example, [...]
Can 2 investors get an E-2 Visa for the same Company? Can we get 2 E-2 visas?
An E-2 visa can be a great visa option for an investor who wants to buy or start a business. You can find out [...]
E-2 Investor Visa approval for a Data Analysis & Management Company at the U.S. Embassy in London
We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Embassy in London. The applicant was granted the visa for 5 years and [...]
Do I have to attend an Interview for my E-2 visa renewal? Can my E-2 visa renewal Interview be waived?
An E-2 visa can be issued for up to 5 years, and after that it must be renewed. The renewal process usually involves submitting [...]
E-2 Visa Reciprocity Increased for Mexican Nationals for a Higher Fee
The amount of time an E-2 visa can be granted for and the cost of issuing said visa varies by country and depends on [...]
What is National Interest Exception? Do I qualify for a National Interest Exception? Can I travel to the U.S. on an E-2 visa?
In July 2020, the Department of State announced that certain business and student travelers coming from Schengen countries or the U.K. (such as B-1 [...]
How long can I stay in the U.S. if I enter on a TN visa? Can I stay 1 year or 3 years?
TN visa is a visa that is based on the free trade agreement between Canada, Mexico and the U.S. It allows certain professions (for [...]
Coronavirus Update: U.S. Consulates and Embassies to Begin Phased Resumption of Routine Visa Services
On July 13, the U.S. Department of State announced that embassies and consulates around the world will gradually resume routine nonimmigrant and immigrant visa [...]
TN Visa Approval for Lawyer at Canadian Border
We just had a TN visa approval at the U.S. Canada border. The applicant was granted the TN for 3 years and will work [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Can I get a Green Card While on an E-2 Visa? Green Card Considerations While on an E-2 Visa.
An E-2 visa is a temporary visa that can be issued for up to 5 years. The investor can renew this visa indefinitely, but [...]
What Makes a Good E-2 Business Plan? Considerations for Immigration Business Plans
A business plan is a very important part of an E-2 visa application and is required in certain instances. The plan sets out a [...]
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 [...]
Can I study if I am in the U.S. on an E-1 visa? Can my E-1 spouse study if she has 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 [...]
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, [...]
Can I enter the U.S. on my E-2 visa? Can I enter the U.S. during Covid-19 with my E-2?
The Covid-19 crisis has disrupted all aspects of daily life. With both borders and Consulates closed, travel to and from the U.S. can be [...]
Can I enter the U.S. on a TN visa during Covid-19? Processing TN Visas in Times of US Canada Border COVID-19 Restrictions.
On March 21, U.S., Canada, and Mexico announced that the land borders between the three countries will close to non-essential travel. The initial closure [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
I want to file an E-2 extension application with USCIS. Can I keep working for the E-2 company after my I-94 expires? What is the 240 day extension?
If you are in the U.S. on an E-2 investor status and your E-2 status is going to expire soon, you may stay in [...]
I want to come to the U.S. on E-1 visa. Does my spouse need a work authorization?
Yes. If you are in the U.S. on an E-1 visa and your spouse wants to work in the U.S., he/she will have to [...]
Is an E-1 visa better than an E-2 visa? Am I qualified for both an E-1 and E-2 visa?
There are certain situations when our clients qualify for both an E-1 and an E-2 visa. An E-2 visa is a great option if [...]
Have there been any Changes to the E-2 visa under Trump? Is an E-2 visa harder to get now? Have E-2 Visas Changed? Are there New Rules for E-2 Visas?
An E-2 visa is a visa that allows foreign nationals to come to the U.S. to either purchase or start a business. The visa [...]
