Treaty Countries for E Visas E Visas are a popular nonimmigrant visa to the United States, giving foreign investors and entrepreneurs the chance to work and live in the U.S. As a nonimmigrant visa, the E investor visas do not provide a direct path to permanent residence, however E visa holders can hold an E status… [Read More]
Applying for an E-Visa? A Legal Primer on Business Entities and Business Start-up in the U.S.
If you are early in the Investment Visa process, you have probably learned that applying for an E-2 visa is one of the LAST steps of the process, once you have already made substantial strides toward opening your business. With that in mind, we reached out to leading business attorney Christopher Branson, who offers up… [Read More]
3 Red Flags to Avoid in Your Investor Visa Petition
The E Visa for investors and entrepreneurs presents a straightforward avenue for non-US citizens from treaty countries to start a business in the United States. The visa has stringent requirements attached, but once obtained, can be a very business-friendly visa because it allows business owners to hire workers from their own country, and it can… [Read More]
The E-2 Visa and the 5 Best Businesses to Invest
The E-2 Visa became increasingly popular with foreign investors, entrepreneurs, and multinational companies, as work visas as the H-1B and L visa categories faced increased scrutiny during the Trump Administration’s “American First” immigration policies. The E-2 Visa continues to be a desirable nonimmigrant visa because it does not require sponsorship from U.S. citizens or businesses,… [Read More]
What is a Substantial Investment for E-2 Visas?
One of the most common questions we get when foreign investors and entrepreneurs are considering an E-2 Visa is – What IS a substantial investment? E-2 Visas require a “substantial investment” from the visa applicant to start their business in the United States (for a list of other requirements, click here). The definition of “substantial… [Read More]
Can You Use an E-2 Visa to Open a Franchise in the U.S.?
Franchise opportunities in the United States can be an enticing option for investors and entrepreneurs who are considering an E-2 visa, as they reduce the time and “substantial investment” supposition required to set up a U.S. business from the ground up. Why Invest in a Franchise? Franchises Exist in Diverse Industries Whether you want to… [Read More]
5 US Business Visas for Foreign-Born Physicians
This article explains immigration pathways for foreign physicians. For a comprehensive look at healthcare immigration for Human Resource Leaders, click here. For a detailed overview of healthcare immigration for foreign medical graduates or foreign medical students enrolled in U.S. medical training programs, click here. The United States is predicted to have a significant shortage of qualified physicians in… [Read More]
“Specialized” Business Immigration: Understanding L-1B Visa Eligibility
Businesses with offices or partnerships overseas rely on being able to quickly and easily move their talented team members where they are needed most – oftentimes using the L-1 visa. For a comprehensive guide on the L visa, click here. When these types of businesses wish to bring company executives and managers from their foreign… [Read More]
A Brief Guide to the E Visa
Business immigration can be a tricky process, but it can be a lot simpler if you are a foreign national from an applicable “Treaty Country.” Throughout the history of the United States we have made certain trade and navigation agreements with other countries throughout the world. Thanks to those treaties, nationals from those countries who… [Read More]
The L-1A Visa: Who Qualifies
The L-1A Visa is a special non-immigrant classification which allows an organization to bring a non-US citizen employee to the United States for the purposes of providing managerial functions to an existing US office or to assist in setting up a new office in the US. For a comprehensive look at the L Visa, download… [Read More]
