While there was a time when having a business relationship with Latin America was of minor importance to the U.S., since the 1930’s, the importance of bilateral relationships with Latin American countries has changed drastically. Latin America currently represents an opportunity for two different kinds...
Some foreign nationals seeking admission to the United States are not eligible to apply for the E-2 Treaty Investor visa. This is the case for citizens of Brazil, Venezuela, Mainland China, India, and a number of other countries that have not yet signed an applicable...
The EB-5 program is not the only visa program that may be impacted by sweeping reforms in the near future (see our recent article on the Grassley-Leahy EB-5 bill here). Specifically, on April 9th, 2015, Florida Congressman David Jolly (R) introduced a bill that could...
Some E-2 visa applicants make their investments with the intention of eventually transitioning to an EB-5 visa. This article will explore the reasons for converting from E-2 to EB-5 and the important factors that petitioners must contemplate when doing so. Let us first consider the difference...
As of now, foreign-born entrepreneurs seeking to start a company in the United States are faced with limited or no visa options. Though “improving access to the U.S. for foreign-born entrepreneurs has been talked about for years and has wide bipartisan support,” the discussion of...
There has been much discussion about the well-known E-2 Investment Visa, but as we know this is not the only way to gain entry into the U.S. Additionally, to qualify for an E-2, not only is a “substantial investment” required, but the applicant must also...
At e-Council Inc. our ultimate goal is always the same: we want to be able to help our investor clients to achieve the American Dream. To do this, we provide our clients with the materials they need so that their visas are approved, and they...
The E-2 Visa classification allows an individual to temporarily enter the U.S. if (s)he is a national of a Treaty country and invests a substantial amount of capital in a U.S. business (new or existing).[1] The U.S. Department of State’s website contains the list of Treaty...