On October 12, 2016, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA or Board), on remand from the Attorney General, developed a uniform standard to determine whether a particular criminal offense is… CONTINUE

Q: Can I have two jobs in the United States if I am running a Business under an E-Visa, or am I precluded from doing so? A: Generally, no. You… CONTINUE

We recommend that, given the complexity of the visa category, prospective investors at least review their plans and consult with a E-2 visa trustworthy, reliable immigration attorney. There are many… CONTINUE

On December 1, 2016, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA or Board) ruled on the appeal of a Cuban citizen who was paroled into the U.S. per INA §212(d)(5) on… CONTINUE

Yes. Often, a business that hires multiple employees, as long as they are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, is not held to be marginal because it shows that the investor… CONTINUE

It depends on the country of which you, as the owner, are a native. Citizens of some countries will always get a five-year visa, citizens of others will get two… CONTINUE

Generally, yes, you need to keep your business going in order token your e-2 visa.  Unless you have money and can invest in a new entity, you may want to… CONTINUE

The inherent length of time one has to control an E-2 business would generally be the validity period of the E-2 visa, or the length of your E-2 stay or… CONTINUE

Q: If someone is going to start a new business here, not buy an existing one, what level of detail will the government want from the applicant/investor? A: As a… CONTINUE

When we are talking about the investment being “substantial,” there are a couple of other things to mention: The applicant/investor is required to be investing his or her own personal… CONTINUE