Recently, I spoke with someone who was outside of the US, who was interested in applying for the E2 visa. He had a great business idea. This business could run with little or no staff. When he asked if it would work for the E2 visa, I said that while the business sounds great, if

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For years, immigration lawyers have advocated for more options for startup founders.  Immigrant entrepreneurs are responsible for some of the most celebrated companies in US history including Google,  AT&T & Tesla. Immigrant lead startups offer innovative solutions and products while employing hundreds of thousands of US workers. Unfortunately—despite all the economic benefits they produce—our immigration

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E2 visa residency for uk nationals

The E2 visa residency requirement is unique to E2 visa applicants who are relying on their UK nationality. Why Do We Have A Residency Requirement? For the most part, E2 Visa requirements are uniform. However, there are additional requirements that may apply based on the E2 treaty that your country entered with the US. One

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rose blumkin story

In this post, I share the story of one of my heroes. Rose Blumkin(AKA Mrs. B) was a 4’10” immigrant who could not speak English when she arrived in the US.  After her arrival in Omaha Nebraska, she opened a used clothing with her husband. 20 years later—with a $500 investment—she started selling furniture out of

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the l1 vs e2 visa

The L1 vs E2 Visa Recently I spoke with an entrepreneur from the UK who wants to expand her business into the US.  After hearing about her background and goals, two visas stood out as the best options—the L1 Visa and the E2 Visa. This post covers the distinct advantages of each option and offers

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existing assets for e-2 investment

Using Existing Assets Towards Your E-2 Visa Investment Amount The thought of making a qualifying E2 Visa Investment is intimidating for a few reasons. First, the investment must be substantial. This essentially means that it must be large enough to make your particular business work. So, instead of focusing on the investment amount, the US

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THE E2 VISA IN 2021: GOOD IDEA OR AWFUL IDEA? In this post, I share my thoughts about the E2 visa in 2021. While I predict that this year will be better than the dumpster fire that was 2020, there are pandemic related challenges that entrepreneurs will continue to face in obtaining and renewing an

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