01E-2 Visa
CBP Refused E2 Visa Holder Entry at Renewal: What to Do and How to Fix It
Being refused entry at a US airport or border while holding a valid E2 investor visa can be shocking and stressful. Many E2 visa holders assume that…
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02E-2 Visa
Can E-2 Visa Holders Apply for a Green Card? (Yes — Here’s How)
Many E-2 treaty investors believe that they can never apply for a green card because the E-2 is a nonimmigrant visa that requires an intent to depart.…
03E-2 Visa
E-2 Marginal Enterprise Rules: Income, Economic Impact, and Evidence
The E-2 treaty investor category requires a real operating business, substantial investment, and an enterprise that is not marginal. Under longstanding rules, a business can meet the…
04E-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…
05E-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…
06E-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…
07E-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…
08E-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.…
09E-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…
10E-2 Visa
E2 Visa to Green Card
An E-2 treaty investor may be able to seek permanent residence through a family based or employment based immigrant category. There is no direct E-2 to green…