Transcript: Making a TN Application at the Border Hey there, this is Ben Frear and today I’m going to talk about making a TN application at the border. So, a lot of small businesses and entrepreneurs can utilize TN status for professional employees who are nationals of either Canada or Mexico. And TN status offers […]

E2 Change of Status Video Transcript Hey this is Ben Frear and today I’m going to talk about E2 change of status applications. So, there are two ways to apply for the E2 Visa… You can either deal with the Department of State and apply for an E2 visa at an embassy or a consulate

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

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

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

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

The E3 Visa is a fantastic US work visa that is reserved Australian professionals. This guide discusses the E3 Visa benefits, requirements and application process. The Benefits No Restrictive Cap—Much like the H-1b there is an annual limit for E3 Visas. But, unlike with the H-1b cap, the E3 limit has never come close to

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