Business 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

This post provides a list of E2 treaty countries. If your country is on the list, you will be able to explore the possibility of an E2 Visa.

THE E2 VISA FOR AN ONLINE BUSINESS: GOOD IDEA OR BAD IDEA? The E2 Visa for an online business: Is it a good idea?  This is a question that E2 Visa lawyers are increasingly asked. The truth is that technology has made it easy for most of us to operate a purely online business. These

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

THREE US INVESTOR VISA OPTIONS Benjamin Frear, Esq. Immigration Lawyer For Entrepreneurs & Employers Intro—3 Investor Visa Options There are a number of options that will enable you to secure a US visa after making an investment. This post will walk you through three options that are commonly explored by foreign nationals who want to

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