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When applying for an E-2 visa, the value of goods or equipment transferred to the U.S. can count towards your investment total. However, these assets must be used for business purposes, not personal use, and actively contribute to a commercial enterprise.
The H-1B visa is a popular pathway for foreign professionals seeking to work in the United States. However, with the annual cap and lottery process, not everyone secures an H-1B visa. If you weren’t selected in the lottery, don’t be discouraged—there are numerous alternative visa options and long-term pathways that can still allow you to…
The E-2 visa offers business investors a fast route to the U.S. Learn about its benefits, requirements, and the need to prove nonimmigrant intent.
This blog provides instructions for Canadians on non-immigrant visas to obtain a Social Security Number (SSN), retrieve their I-94, enter the US using an I-797 approval notice, and ensure their dependents receive the correct status at the border.
The E-visa eligibility criteria now include a specific requirement for applicants who gained treaty country nationality through financial investment: proving domicile for a continuous three-year period. This blog covers the implications of this requirement and offers guidance for applicants.
For Canadians looking to move to the United States, whether for work, business, or pleasure, the immigration process presents unique advantages not readily available to other nationalities. This article discusses the specific benefits that Canadian citizenship offers in simplifying and expediting the U.S. immigration process. From visa-exempt travel to simplified work visa options under the USMCA, Canadians have several streamlined pathways at their disposal.
The E-2 visa is a pathway for investors and key employees from treaty countries to live and work in the United States. Nonetheless, the evolving nature of business means that changes are inevitable. This article explains the essential steps E-2 visa holders and their employers must undertake when facing significant modifications in their industry, ensuring legal compliance and continuity of the visa status.
After receiving E-2 visa approval, it’s crucial to take immediate steps to establish and manage your business in the U.S. effectively. This includes setting up operations, hiring U.S. employees, and ensuring compliance with E-2 visa requirements. Learn more about the five essential actions you need to take to maintain your visa status and grow your business.
Navigating U.S. immigration law to determine the most suitable visa can be daunting for a business owner who wants to expand or establish a presence in the United States. The E-2 Treaty Investor Visa and the L-1 Intracompany Transferee Visa are two prominent pathways with unique requirements and benefits. This blog post explains the critical considerations you must evaluate when deciding between E-2 and L-1 visas.
The E-2 visa is a viable pathway for individuals initiating or acquiring a business within the US. Notably, the applicant must be from a recognized treaty country, invest capital into the company, and crucially employ US workers. However, a common dilemma among potential applicants is whether these workers must be full-time employees. We discuss the E-2 visa requirement to hire and employ U.S. workers here.