Ben Frear, Esq. Practicing US Business Immigration in all 50 States Recently, I was contacted by an impressive entrepreneur who was in a tough spot He was recently denied an E2 visa because he did not prove that his investment was irrevocably committed to the business. Sadly, this is an extremely common reason for an […]
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Good News: You don’t have to be perfect to get a marriage based green card! In a perfect marriage based adjustment of status case, the married couple has been living together for many years. As such, there are plenty of shared bills, bank accounts and evidence of jointly made purchases. The couple also has a
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This post explores provides an overview of the TN Visa process for those who qualify as NAFTA professionals. It is designed to help amazing Canadian & Mexican employees and US employers who want to know what to expect. Two Options for TN Applicants: US Port of Entry and USCIS The first thing to understand is
If you are someone who is thinking about applying for a green card based on your recent or upcoming marriage to a US Citizen, you likely have a lot of questions. One question that people ask is “how does the application process work?” This flowchart is designed to answer that question for people who are
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This video walks you through the E2 Visa process that we go through when working with a client.
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This video gives a brief overview of the L1 Visa Requirements. To summarize, the L1 Visa requires… A qualifying corporate relationship between the transferring entity abroad and the entity in the US. One year of employment abroad as a qualifying manager, executive or specialized knowledge employee. The employee in the US must work in an
This video provides a brief introduction to three US visa options for entrepreneurs. These options include: The E2 Visa: This visa is best for entrepreneurs from treaty countries who want to start and direct a business in the US. The E2 option is not a good fit for those who want a direct path to
Employers oftentimes want to sponsor an amazing foreign national for a green card but they don’t know where to start. For most types of positions, the employer will start by conducting a test of the US labor market. After government approval, the employer can then apply for the employee’s green card. This process, known as
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This post discusses the path from E2 Visa to Greencard status for an E2 Visa Employee. The options vary depending on the E2 Visa Employee’s position.
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GRENADA CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT—YOUR KEY TO AN E2 VISA? Benjamin Frear, Esq. Immigration Lawyer For Entrepreneurs, Employers and World Class Performers IMPORTANT UPDATE!!! IN JANUARY 2023 , US REPRESENTATIVE JIM COSTA ANNOUNCED THE PASSAGE OF THE AMIGOS WHICH REQUIRES THOSE WHO OBTAINED CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT TO…have been domiciled in that foreign country for a continuous
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