Immigration Guides
E2 Visa Investment Amount
The E2 nonimmigrant classification allows a national of a treaty country to live and work in the US when investing a substantial amount of capital in a US business. However, the regulations are ambiguous about how much someone should invest to get an…
EB1 Visa Requirements
The EB1 Visa is an employment-based visa for noncitizens who are (1) of extraordinary ability, (2) outstanding professors and researchers, and (3) those who are certain multinational executives or managers. Each of these eligibility categories has its own…
E2 Visa Processing Time
Where you are when you apply for the E2 will determine how long the E2 processing time will be. For applicants who are in the United States on lawful nonimmigrant status, they can apply directly with USCIS. This will be a change of status process and will result in…
E2 Visa: The First Steps To Take
If you are considering investing in a US business and want to apply for an E2 Visa, the following is a basic guide on the first steps to take. The first step to take in obtaining an E2 Visa is to determine your eligibility. The E2 Visa is available only to nationals of a…
How to Get an Employer Sponsored Visa
The United States immigration system has options for someone to get a visa and eventually a green card based on having a full-time job offer to work for a US employer. This process consists of three separate steps: the PERM labor certification process, filing the…
Which Business is Best for An E2 Visa
The E2 visa is a special non-immigrant visa that allows citizens of certain countries who have an E2 treaty with the United States to invest in a business in the United States so they can either invest in a brand-new startup company, or they can purchase an existing…
How Long Does It Take To Become A US Citizen?
If you are looking to become a United States citizen, you may be asking yourself: How long do I have to wait before I can become a U.S. citizen? Unfortunately, the answer to that question – as with most legal questions – is that “it depends.” Indeed, it is difficult to…
Why You Shouldn’t Apply for Citizenship
Oftentimes, the main goal of immigrants when they come to the United States is to eventually become US citizens. However, there are requirements and consequences of applying for citizenship that should be considered and discussed with an experienced…