01214(b)
214(b) Visa Denial: What It Means and How to Overcome It
If you’ve been told your visa was denied under Section 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, you’re not alone. Thousands of applicants each year, particularly for…
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02L-1A Visa
L1 Visa Refusal – Incomplete Organizational Structure Proof
If your L1 visa was refused because you didn’t provide enough evidence of your company’s organizational structure, you’re not alone. One of the most commonly cited reasons…
03H-1B Visa
H1B Transfer Denied – Can I Stay in the US?
Many people come to us after an H1B transfer denial. We’ve helped them re-file successfully, shift to a new employer, or even change status (such as to…
04221(g)
221(g) Administrative Processing – How Long Does It Really Take?
If your U.S. visa application was refused under INA section 221(g) and placed into administrative processing, one of your biggest questions is probably: How long is this…
05E-2 Visa
E2 Visa Refusal – Business Not Operational at Time of Application
If your E-2 visa was denied because the business was deemed not operational, you’re not alone and we’ve successfully helped many clients in this exact situation secure…
06E-2 Visa
E2 Visa Refusal – Control of Business Not Established
One of the most overlooked, but critical, requirements for an E-2 visa is demonstrating that you have control over the business. We’ve helped many clients secure approvals…
07E-2 Visa
E2 Visa Refusal – Investment Not Substantial or Marginal Enterprise
If your E-2 visa was denied because the investment wasn’t considered “substantial” or the business was labeled a “marginal enterprise,” you’re not alone and we’ve successfully helped…
08E-2 Visa
E2 Visa Refusal – Funds Not Irrevocably Committed
One of the most common reasons for E-2 visa denial is a finding that the investment funds are not irrevocably committed but we’ve successfully helped many clients…
09E-2 Visa
E2 Visa Refusal – Source of Funds Not Clearly Lawful
If your E-2 visa was denied due to source of funds issues, you’re not alone and we’ve successfully helped many applicants turn that denial into an approval.…
10E-2 Visa
E2 Visa Refusal – Applicant Lacks Intent to Depart US Upon Expiration
Being denied an E-2 visa under INA §214(b) can be incredibly frustrating, especially when the refusal is based on a perceived lack of intent to depart the…