E-2 visa applicants must demonstrate a clear intent to depart the United States once their visa status ends. This is a fundamental part of the E-2 visa process, as the…
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The E-2 investor visa is a valuable option for entrepreneurs looking to invest in and operate a business in the United States. However, one of the most scrutinized aspects of…
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Traveling as a green card holder can raise concerns, especially with news reports of green card holders being detained at airports and other facilities. This issue and fear also come…
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Entrepreneurs applying for an E-2 Investor Visa must meet several key requirements to qualify. One of the most important—and often misunderstood—is the real and operating business requirement. This rule ensures…
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We are excited to share another E-2 visa success story! Our client, a German national residing in Singapore, recently obtained approval for an E-2 visa at the U.S. Consulate in…
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For entrepreneurs applying for the E-2 investor visa, meeting the visa's various requirements can be complex. One of the most important—yet often misunderstood—is the "marginality requirement." This condition plays a…
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The International Entrepreneur Rule is a new immigration category that is available to entrepreneurs who start a business in the U.S. that has a benefit to the U.S. An entrepreneur…
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Scott Legal, P.C. just had an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition approved for an Entrepreneur. The petition was approved in less than 30 days. The applicant was an entrepreneur…
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This post will compare two fact patterns that show what factors are important for proving that a researcher is well positioned to advance their proposed endeavor to qualify for an…
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One possible impact of the Trump Administration on E-2 visa holders is a heightened interest in transitioning to permanent residency (Green Card status). From 2016 to 2020, immigration policy changes…
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We just had an O-1A Change of Employer petition approved for an investment and business consultant by the USCIS Vermont Service Center. The beneficiary is a well-known expert in leading…
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One possible impact of the Trump Administration on E-2 visa processing is the increased use of administrative processing, which could lead to significant delays for applicants. This is particularly relevant…
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Scott Legal P.C. just had an I-485 Green Card petition approved based on EB2 NIW petition for an aircraft engineer and entrepreneur. We initially helped the client file an EB2…
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One possible change under the Trump Administration could be the elimination of E-2 visa interview waivers. This means that all applicants, including those renewing their visas, may be required to…
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We recently had an E-2 visa petition approved at the U.S. consulate in Toronto, Canada. The applicant purchased majority shares of a pharmacy business in Washington D.C. and was granted…
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As immigration policies evolve, one potential change under the Trump Administration could affect E-2 visa renewals—the possible elimination of the deference policy. This change could make the renewal process more…
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We recently had a EB1A Extraordinary Ability immigrant petition (I-140) approved with USCIS Texas Service Center without an RFE. The applicant is a marketing expert who has served in senior…
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One possible change under the Trump Administration could be a decrease in E-2 visa approval rates. Historically, E-2 visa approvals hovered around 80-81% from 2016 to 2020, even when including…
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We were able to turn an RFE into an Approval for an NIW petition for a cross-border investment expert. The applicant proposed to direct a consultancy connecting foreign investors with U.S.…
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On January 15, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced updates to its policy manual regarding how it assesses National Interest Waiver (NIW) cases. The new guidance provides additional clarity…
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As the U.S. government undergoes administrative changes, visa applicants may face delays in processing times. One potential impact of the Trump Administration on E-2 investor visas is extended wait times…
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The O Visa is not a lottery. Unlike the H-1B visa, which has an annual cap and requires applicants to go through a random selection process, the O Visa has…
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F-1 visa holders pursuing higher education in the U.S. may wonder whether they can apply for the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW). The answer is technically yes—an F-1 visa holder…
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We are happy to announce the successful EB-5 petition approval for an investor establishing a spa treatment facility in California. This business, located in a high-employment area, received approval in…
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We are pleased to announce the successful approval of an E-2 petition for a Grenadian investor. The petition was filed as an amendment petition with USCIS and we received approval in just 11 business days under…
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