Department of State Expands NIE eligibility to those contributing to economic growth in the US. A positive step for E-2 Visa holders.
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If you file your change of status petition after your I-94 expired, you will have to show that it was due to extraordinary circumstances beyond your control.
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With the EB-5 regional center program set to expire on June 30, 2021, many interested investors are concerned with what will happen to the program.
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Avoid the pitfalls of expressing an immigrant intent while holding an E-2 Visa
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If you have a green card and you have been living outside the U.S. for several years, you could apply for Sb-1 returning resident visa or for a new green…
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The Covid-19 pandemic has caused drastic delays in the processing and issuance of E-1 trader visas and E-2 investor visas.
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In some scenarios, such as if the E-1 company is a new company, it may be helpful to submit a business plan with your E-1 application.
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The Department of State announced on May 10, 2021, that it has relaunched the International Entrepreneur Parole program, which was initiated in the final days of the Obama administration but…
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You cannot extend your ESTA and you could only stay in the U.S. past the 90 days if your Satisfactory Departure request is granted.
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A U.S. citizen who also holds the nationality of a treaty country cannot use that second nationality to receive benefits reserved for E-treaty investors or employees.
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In November 2020, the DC Circuit Court ruled that EB-5 investors can use proceeds from unsecured loan for their investment capital.
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If you run a company abroad and you are applying for an E2 visa, it may be helpful if you mention information such as revenues or amount of employees.
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In certain situations, such as when you get a new passport or if your answer to the ESTA eligibility questions changes, you will need to apply for a new ESTA.
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My family lives outside the U.S., can they apply for the NIW green card with me?
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The U.S. Consulates are currently not conducting visa interviews online and you have to appear for an in person interview (unless you qualify for an interview waiver).
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Generally, you can only work for the one employer that sponsored you for an H-1B visa, in a role that was described in the H-1b petition.
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You may come to the U.S. on ESTA while your visa petition is pending, but in some situations, you may face extra scrutiny at the border.
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NIW applicants have the benefit of self-petitioning. Entrepreneurs, consultants and other applicants who want more flexibility in their future work plans may prefer to self-petition.
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If your case is outside the normal processing time, you can file an e-request or call USCIS to follow up on the status of your petition.
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You can set up a company in the U.S. that will sponsor you for an O-1 visa. You can file a self-petition for Eb-1a green card (no company set up…
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When filing form I-751, you should submit evidence that your marriage was bona fide, copy of your green card, and marriage certificate.
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You can file your N-400 petition if your I-751 petition is pending, but you request that USCIS adjudicates the I-751 at your naturalization interview.
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You can come to the U.S. and attend a Board meeting either as a business visitor on ESTA or on a B-1 visa.
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Scientific Technicians/Technologists can apply for a TN visa under NAFTA but they will have to meet specific requirements.
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When applying for an E-1 visa, you should submit a trade spreadsheet summarizing the trade between the U.S and your home country.
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