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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

USCIS Announces Expansion of Premium Processing Services to E-3 Visas

USCIS announced today that it has expanded premium processing services to include E-3 visa applications. Premium processing guarantees that USCIS will take adjudicative action on the application within 15 days. If USCIS fails to do so, the agency will return…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 24, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can I own a Company in the U.S. without a Visa? Can I own another company while on an E-2 visa?

If you are in the U.S. on a visa, you are only permitted to engage in activities consistent with that visa. We often think of visas as containing a bundle of rights, and you only have the right to do…

Vojo VrchakovskiFebruary 11, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Are the U.S. Consulates currently open? Are the U.S. Consulates currently processing E-2 visa applications?

Many of our clients and potential clients are curious to know whether the U.S. Consulates abroad are currently open and whether the Consulates are currently processing E-2 visa applications and scheduling E-2 visa interviews. The question we often get from…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 8, 2021

Immigration Immigration Biden/Harris Administration TN Visa

What impact will the Biden/Harris administration have on TN visa? What changes did the Trump administration make with regards to TN visa?

TN visa is a visa that is based on an agreement between Canada, Mexico and the U.S. It allows certain professions (for example lawyers, accountants, graphic designers, researchers, engineers) to easily obtain employment in the U.S. Please see more about the TN…

Jenny ZhanNovember 12, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas L-1 Visa

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, a manufacturing company may take on a project that requires engineers or designers with a specific…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 28, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

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 the U.S. or you are in the processing of investing the money, and you plan to…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 21, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

My E-2 investor application was submitted to USCIS. What are the next steps?

Jenny ZhanSeptember 17, 2020

Covid 19

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 to get an E-2 interview. In March 2020, the Department of State suspended routine visa services…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 10, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas L-1 Visa

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?

Jenny ZhanSeptember 2, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

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 more about the E-2 visa requirements by clicking here. In many cases, only one investor exists,…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 2, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can an E-2 Investor or E-2 Employee get W-2 income from another Company? Can I work for another company on my E-2 visa?

An E-2 visa is available to entrepreneurs who want to start or buy a business in the U.S. You can find out more about the E-2 visa requirements by clicking here. While someone is in the U.S. on an E-2…

Jenny ZhanAugust 21, 2020

Approvals

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 the business is a data analysis company offering solutions for data analytics. Due to the current…

Jenny ZhanAugust 20, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

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 documentation that shows that you have hired employees, and that your business will continue to be…

Jenny ZhanAugust 20, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

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 the agreement (the legal term is reciprocity) between the applicant’s country and the United States. Some…

Jenny ZhanAugust 11, 2020

Covid 19

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 business visitors), treaty traders, or treaty investors may apply for a National Interest Exception (“NIE”). The…

Jenny ZhanAugust 10, 2020

Immigration TN Visa

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 example lawyers, accountants, graphic designers, researchers, engineers) to easily obtain employment in the U.S. Mexican nationals…

Jenny ZhanJuly 21, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I am in the U.S. on an E-2 visa and I need to extend mine and my family’s E-2 status. What is the process?

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 the U.S. or you are in the processing of investing the money, and you…

Jenny ZhanJuly 21, 2020

Covid 19

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 services. Each consular post will begin routine visa services on its own timeline, depending on the…

Jenny ZhanJuly 15, 2020

Immigration TN Visa

What documents should I bring to the border/visa interview when applying for a TN visa?

If you are Canadian or Mexican national and you have an offer from a U.S. company to work in a profession that is listed on the NAFTA profession list, you could qualify for a TN Visa. If you are a Canadian national,…

Jenny ZhanJuly 9, 2020

Immigration TN Visa

Can I bring my family to the U.S. on my TN visa? What is TD visa?

If you are Canadian or Mexican national and you have an offer from a U.S. company to work in a profession that is listed on the NAFTA profession list, you could qualify for a TN Visa. You may be wondering whether your…

Jenny ZhanJuly 9, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I changed my status in the U.S. from B-1 to E-2. Can my spouse apply for an E-2 visa at a Consulate abroad if I was never issued an E-2 visa?

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 E-2. Your spouse is currently outside the U.S. and would…

Jenny ZhanJuly 1, 2020

Immigration

What is a 221(g) visa refusal? What is a 214(b) refusal? Can I reapply for a visa if it was denied under 214(b)?

When you are applying for a visa at a Consulate, your visa may be approved, but the Consular Officer may also deny your visa application under section 214(b) or 221(g). What is a 214(b) visa denial? If your visa is…

Jenny ZhanJune 29, 2020

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration L-1 Visa TN Visa

Does the new Proclamation apply to Canadians? Can a Canadian get an H-1B or L-1 visa? Can a Canadian get a TN visa?

On Monday June 22, The Trump Administration signed an Executive Order suspending the entry of some H-1B, H-4, H-2B, J, and L visa holders, with some exceptions. Starting on 12:01 am EST on June 24 and lasting until December 31, the…

Jenny ZhanJune 26, 2020

Approvals

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 as a lawyer. Although the land borders between the U.S. and Canada are currently closed for…

Jenny ZhanJune 12, 2020

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

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USCIS Announces Expansion of Premium Processing Services to E-3 Visas

Can I own a Company in the U.S. without a Visa? Can I own another company while on an E-2 visa?

Are the U.S. Consulates currently open? Are the U.S. Consulates currently processing E-2 visa applications?

What impact will the Biden/Harris administration have on TN visa? What changes did the Trump administration make with regards to TN visa?

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?

Can I register an E-2 company so I can bring employees from my home country if I am a naturalized U.S. citizen?

My E-2 investor application was submitted to USCIS. What are the next steps?

Are the U.S. Consulates processing E-2 visa applications? Are the U.S. Consulates conducting E-2 visa interviews?

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?

Can 2 investors get an E-2 Visa for the same Company? Can we get 2 E-2 visas?

Can an E-2 Investor or E-2 Employee get W-2 income from another Company? Can I work for another company on my E-2 visa?

E-2 Investor Visa approval for a Data Analysis & Management Company at the U.S. Embassy in London

Do I have to attend an Interview for my E-2 visa renewal? Can my E-2 visa renewal Interview be waived?

E-2 Visa Reciprocity Increased for Mexican Nationals for a Higher Fee

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?

How long can I stay in the U.S. if I enter on a TN visa? Can I stay 1 year or 3 years?

I am in the U.S. on an E-2 visa and I need to extend mine and my family’s E-2 status. What is the process?

Coronavirus Update: U.S. Consulates and Embassies to Begin Phased Resumption of Routine Visa Services

What documents should I bring to the border/visa interview when applying for a TN visa?

Can I bring my family to the U.S. on my TN visa? What is TD visa?

I changed my status in the U.S. from B-1 to E-2. Can my spouse apply for an E-2 visa at a Consulate abroad if I was never issued an E-2 visa?

What is a 221(g) visa refusal? What is a 214(b) refusal? Can I reapply for a visa if it was denied under 214(b)?

Does the new Proclamation apply to Canadians? Can a Canadian get an H-1B or L-1 visa? Can a Canadian get a TN visa?

TN Visa Approval for Lawyer at Canadian Border

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?

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