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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Immigration lawyers are commonly asked if there is a path to a Green Card for an E2 Visa employee. Fortunately, it is possible to help an amazing employee obtain a green card. However, it is important to understand that the routes to a green card will vary depending on the position of the E2 Visa employee. …
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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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THE PATH FROM L1 VISA TO GREEN CARD STATUS FOR MANAGERS AND EXECUTIVES Business Immigration lawyers are commonly asked if it is possible to transition from the L1 Visa to green card status. Thankfully it is possible. In fact, it is quite common. This is especially true for multinational executives and managers who are in …
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Ben Frear, Esq. Immigration Lawyer for Entrepreneurs The requirements of the E2 Visa investment can be confusing. One question that often comes up is — “what expenditures can I count as an investment?” In this post, I am going to list the most common types of expenditures that count towards your investment total for the …
Ben Frear, Esq. Practicing US Business Immigration Law In All 50 States Introduction: Family Loans and the E2 Visa Investment People understandably ask a lot of questions about the E2 Visa Investment. In this post, I address one question that business immigration lawyers are commonly asked — are family loans acceptable for E2 purposes. The …
In this post, I briefly discuss the different types of L1 Visas. The L1 Visa is a useful but highly scrutinized employment based visa. It allows employers to transfer highly valued employees from a position abroad to a position in the United States. The L1 Visa comes with some fairly complex requirements. There are some …
Immigration lawyers are oftentimes asked if solo businesses qualify for the E2 Visa. I have heard some lawyers say that they have successfully filed E2 Visa applications for solopreneurs. They argued that the enterprise would stimulate the economy by creating indirect or contract based jobs. This is a solid argument since most solo businesses need …
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