Article about the Important Value of Immigrants to the United States

This article by Alex Norwash at the Huffington Post explains, at least in general, the importance of immigrants to the value of the American economy in places such as Alabama and Georgia that recently passed harsher immigration laws.

(CON'T) What are E-2 visa holders? What are Treaty Investors?

NOTE: This is the final installation in a series of blogs on E-2 visa holders, also known as Treaty Investors.

Here are some final thoughts on E-2 visa holders, or Treaty Holders. As mentioned earlier, they are foreign entrepreneurs who wish to manage a business in the United States.

Generally, Treaty Investors are initially approved to stay a term of two (2) years, and can get multiple extensions. However, they must maintain the intention to return to their country at some point; remember, these are non-immigrant visa holders. Also, a Treaty Investor who travels overseas when their E-2 visa expires may automatically receive a two (2) year readmission upon their return to the United States.

If you have further questions about E-2 visas or other options to reside and manage a business in the United States, please contact laninau@aislaw.com.

NEXT TIME: A new series of blogs that describe EB-1 visa holders, extraodinarily talented individuals (e.g., professors, engineers, etc.) who wish to work and live in the United States.

(CON'T) What are E-2 Visa holders? What are Treaty Investors?

NOTE: This is the second installation of a series of blogs about E-2 visa holders, better known as "Treaty Investors."

Yesterday, a general overview was provided of E-2 visas, for foreign entrepreneurs known as Treaty Investors. A requirement for Treaty Investors is to invest in funds or equipment for a business enterprise in the United States. The investment must be at risk of the market, which means it is subject to either profit or loss. If funds are in a bank account, the Treaty Investor must show its irrevocable commitment to the business. Sometimes, escrow funds may qualify.

The Treaty Investor's investment must be substantial, relative to the total cost of purchasing or creating the business. This can be determined in part on the type of business, the size of the business and the future potential for profit.

Tomorrow, we will continue with more information on E-2 visa holders. If you have questions, please contact laninau@aislaw.com.

What are E-2 visas? What are Treaty Investors?

For a few days, American Immigration Services will post daily blogs on the E-2 visas, which pertain to "Treaty Investors." These are foreign entrepreneurs from countries with trade treaties, who generally invest at least USD $50,000 into the American economy.

As a basic principle, the Federal government values the potential contributions of foreign entrepreneurs to the American economy. As an incentive, the government provides the E-2 visa to foreign entrepreneurs (now referred to as "Treaty Investors") who wish to manage and operate their business in the United States and generally has some of the following:

1. control of their investment
2. their investment cannot be funded by criminal activity
3. their investment must be active (e.g., land development), rather than passive (e.g., land investment)

Any foreign employees of the Treaty Investor is also eligible for the E-2 visa if they are of the same citizenship and has an executive or supervisory role in the business. Also, spouses and children of a Treaty Investor are eligible for the E-2 visa.

There'll be more information tomorrow on E-2 visas. If you are interested in learning more, please contact laninau@aislaw.com.

Deportation on hold for cancer patient's guardians

What happens if I'm divorced while on a conditional 2 year permanent residence card?

You can file form I-751 with a waiver of joint filing. As long as you can prove you entered the marriage in good faith and you are now divorced, you can remove conditions. Give us a call to further discuss and to properly file the application.

Obama to Speak on Immigration Today

Obama to speak on immigration today in Texas.