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
Three Rules Regarding Ownership of a Business to Qualify for an E-Visa
One must generally observe three rules regarding business ownership for an E visa. At least 50% ownership of the business–because the company must have the nationality of the owner. So,… CONTINUE
BIA Holds A Theft Offense Is A Crime Involving Moral Turpitude (CIMT) IF It Involves Taking Another’s Property Without Consent And With An Intent To Deprive The Owner Of the Property Either Permanently Or Under Circumstances Where The Owner’s Property Rights Are Substantially Eroded. Thus, BIA Holds A Conviction For Shoplifting Under Arizona §13-1805 (A) Qualifies As A Categorical CIMT.
On November 16, 2016, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA or Board) updated its jurisprudence on the subject of when a theft offense categorically qualifies as a crime involving moral… CONTINUE
BIA Holds A Conviction Under New York Penal Law §155.25 For Petit Larceny, Which Requires An Intent To Deprive An Owner Of Property Either Permanently Or Under Circumstances Where The Owner’s Property Rights Are Substantially Eroded, Is a Categorical Crime Involving Moral Turpitude. Matter of Diaz Lizarraga, 26 I&N Dec. 847 (BIA 2016) Followed.
On November 16, 2016, following its immediately prior precedent decision, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA or Board) applied that case (published as a companion opinion) and again revisited its… CONTINUE
How many types of E-Visas are there?
There are many different types of e-visas. There is a Treaty Trader Visa which is the E-1. The E-2 is a Treaty Investor Visa. E visa issuance is generally based… CONTINUE
What is a “Derivative E-2 Visa?”
A derivative e-2 visa pertains to a spouse or minor unmarried child. It is important to note that a derivative E-2 spouse can obtain work authorization. So, unlike many other… CONTINUE
Would a Relatively Small (i.e., $25,000) Investment in a Franchise Qualify for E-visa?
Franchises are allowed as E-2 visa entities.The “substantiality” of any particular investment is, of course, contextual, and $25,000 may be viewed as too small as sum. Typically, we tell people… CONTINUE
How “Substantial” Must an Investment be to Qualify for an E-Visa?
“Substantiality” is contextual. This is, substantiality is not an objective test so much as a subjective test that the e-visa applicant must pass by carrying his or her burden of… CONTINUE
What are the Requirements for an E-2 Investor Visa?
Speaking solely of the E-2 investor visa, the requirements are: That the investor makes a substantial investment in an entity in the United States. That the person come to the… CONTINUE
BIA Holds That Removability For An Aggravated Felony Crime OF Violence Was Not Established Where Utah Code §76-10-508.1 Is Not Divisible In Regards To The Mens Rea Required By 18 U.S.C. §16(a), Per The U.S Supreme Court Decisions in Mathis And Descamps. Matter Of Chairez, 26 I&N Dec. 349 (BIA 2014) and Matter of Chairez, 26 I&N Dec. 478 (BIA 2015) Clarified.
On September 28, 2016, The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA or Board), on remand from the Attorney General, clarified that the understanding of statutory divisibility “embodied” in Mathis v. U.S…. CONTINUE
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