E2 Visa for Netherlands: Complete Guide to the E-2 Visa for Dutch Nationals
An E2 investor visa offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to live and work in the United States in order to develop and direct a business or commercial enterprise. In contrast to investing through the EB5 visa program, there is no minimum investment amount required...
E2 Visa Approved for Preschool Franchise at US Consulate in Sao Paolo, Brazil
Congratulations to our client, a dual national of Brazil and Italy on the recent approval of her E2 Visa at the US Consulate in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Her recently formed company purchased a preschool franchise which provides upscale childcare services and advanced early...
E2 Visa for Sweden: Complete Guide for Swedish Investors in the US
For Swedish investors and entrepreneurs, an E2 visa represents a chance to live and work in the United States while developing and directing their own business. This type of visa requires a “substantial investment” in a commercial enterprise or business that the...
E2 Visa approved for Tanning Salon Business for Canadian National
Congratulations to our client from Canada who recently obtained an E-2 visa as a Treaty Investor to develop her investment in North Carolina. She is a young entrepreneur from Canada, highly qualified in management and digital marketing who purchased an existing...
E2 Visa Requirements: How to Achieve E2 Visa Approval
If you are interested in living in the United States by investment in a business, the E2 investor visa may be the perfect option for you. This type of visa is designed for the entrepreneur, allowing investments in a business or commercial enterprise in order to...
L-1 Visa Extension Processing Time: How Long Does It Take to Extend the L-1 Visa?
The L-1 visa is a nonimmigrant work visa that allows multinational companies to transfer certain employees from overseas offices to U.S. locations. Initially valid for a period of one to three years, an L-1 visa can be extended for either seven years (for L-1A visas)...
E2 Visas for Mexican Nationals
In recent years, it has become more challenging to obtain a visa to the United States, particularly for Mexican nationals. Yet there are a number of ways for Mexican citizens to secure visas, particularly for those entrepreneurs who seek to make a profitable...
Colombian Physician Approved for EB-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa
Colombo & Hurd, PL congratulates our client, a Colombian physician, who was recently approved for an EB-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa as a result of his recognized extraordinary ability in Sports Medicine, Childhood Obesity and Lifestyle Health. The EB1 category...
How to Apply for the National Interest Waiver Green Card
If you are seeking permanent residency, an employment-based visa such as the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) offers many advantages. The processing time for most applicants is relatively short when compared to the alternatives and it has the benefit of providing...
E2 Visas Approved for Investors at US Consulate in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Congratulations to both of our clients from Argentina who recently obtained E-2 Treaty Investor Visa approval to manage their investment in Miami, Florida. Their business offers a full-service mind-body training method which connects natural forms of motion, exercises...
L1 Visa Denial Rates Increase Substantially Under the Trump Administration
The “Buy American, Hire American” executive order issued by President Trump has caused difficulties for immigrants seeking visas across a wide variety of categories. One of the latest casualties of the Trump Administration’s focus on protecting American workers —...
E2 Visa Approved for Canadian Entrepreneur’s HVAC Company at U.S. Consulate in Toronto
Congratulations to our client, a Canadian national, who was recently approved for a five year E-2 visa at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Ontario. Our client, an innovator and entrepreneur with 15 years of experience in business leadership, founded a U.S. Company...
E2 Visa Approved for Mexican Entrepreneur in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
Congratulations to our client, a Mexican National entrepreneur who was recently approved of his E-2 visa at the US Consulate in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. Our client has over 30 years of experience as entrepreneur in Mexico and the last year decided to invest in...
E2 Visa for Brazil National Approved at Sao Paulo, Brazil US Consulate
Congratulations to our client, a dual citizen of Brazil and Italy on the recent approval of his E2 Visa at the US consulate in Sao Paulo. He was the Director and CEO of a technology company , which holds and operates two certified Tier III data centers in Brazil. He...
E2 Visa Approved for Purchase of Jacksonville, Florida Gas Station for National of Kazakhstan and Family
Colombo & Hurd is proud to congratulate our clients who were recently approved for a change of status to E2 arising from their purchase of a gas station in Jacksonville, Florida. The recently formed company purchased a firmly established gas station and...
How Long Does the National Interest Waiver Process Take?
If you are a professional seeking to live and work in the United States, you have likely considered a number of immigration options. One option that has gained considerable attention since 2017 is the EB-2 visa with National Interest Waiver - an employment-based visa...
E2 Visa Approved at London Consulate for Media and Publishing Company
Congratulations to our client, a national of the United Kingdom whose E2 Visa was recently approved at the US Consulate in London. Although the Consulate is typically taking about 7-9 weeks to process E2 applications currently the U.S. Consulate in London was kind...
How to Find the Best Tampa Immigration Lawyer
Immigration laws in the United States have long been complicated and to best navigate the thorny U.S. immigration system you will want a great lawyer to guide your steps. In addition to this, in the current political climate, immigrant rights are often at the center...
President Trump Cannot End Birthright Citizenship
In late October, shortly before the midterm elections in the United States, President Donald Trump announced that he would sign an executive order ending what is known as “birthright citizenship.” This move was seen as an effort to distract voters before the...
November USCIS “Final Action” on EB-5 Changes Increasing Investment Amount to $1,350,000. Is it Really Final?
We understand. This is probably not the first time over the last few years you have heard the EB-5 Visa investment amount is on the verge of increasing so you may not pay too much attention to the “breaking news” that within the next two months or even earlier, the...
