E-2 Change of Status vs Consular Processing: Which to Choose
Filing for E-2 status inside the U.S. avoids a trip abroad, but it gives you no visa. Here is how to weigh that against a consular application.
Tag: immigration
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Which Federal Court Hears Your Immigration Case?
Mandamus, habeas and FOIA cases go to district court; removal orders go to the court of appeals. Where you file depends on the claim and where you live.
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Can You Travel While Your Immigration Application Is Pending?
Leaving the country can abandon one pending application and leave another untouched. Here is the rule for I-539, I-129, I-485, I-131 and N-400 filings.
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Estate Planning for Non-Citizens Living in the US
Green card holders and visa holders face different estate tax rules, spousal limits, and cross-border issues. Here is what changes when you are not a citizen.
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How Long Can You Stay in the U.S. on an L-1B Visa?
L-1B status lasts five years at most, counting H-1B time. Here is how initial approvals, extensions, recapture and the one-year-abroad rule fit together.
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What Should an E-2 Visa Business Plan Include?
Officers read the E-2 business plan to decide whether your company will grow past supporting your family. Here is what the plan has to prove.