There are two ways to apply for the E2 visa – in the United States, with USCIS; or through the consulate or embassy in your home country, with the Department of State. The E2 visa is one of the few visas that don’t actually go through both processes. You will choose one or the other. If […]
One of the most frequent questions I get from clients is about whether E2 visa spouses can get working permits. The short answer – yes! Once a person gets an E2 visa, whether as an investor or as an employee, the person’s spouse is eligible for a working permit. The permit, called an Employment Authorization Document (commonly […]
Angie: Angie Rupert, founder of Rupert Law Group. We handle exclusively E-2 visas. And today, we are here with Marianella Manzur from Journey Business Plans. Hi, Marianella. Marianella: Hi, Angie. Thank you for inviting me. It’s always a pleasure. Angie: It is indeed. Thanks so much for being here. And today, Marianella and […]
Angie: Hi, everyone. Thanks so much for joining us. I’m Angie Rupert, founder of Rupert Law Group. And thanks for joining the E2 Visa Common Questions series presented by me. Today, we’re going to be talking about LLC versus corporations, the tax benefits and disadvantages to each. Again, I’m your host, Angie Rupert, founder of […]
Angie: Hi, everyone, thanks so much for joining us. I’m Angie Rupert, founder of Rupert Law Group. We focus exclusively on E2 visas and today you have joined us for the “E2 Visa Common Questions” series hosted by me, Angie Rupert. And today we’re gonna be talking about purchasing a business for E2 visa applicants. […]
After submitting the required E2 documents, you will need to go to an E2 visa interview. (There is a way to get E2 visa status within the United States without an interview, but we typically don’t recommend that for a variety of reasons. We’ll cover the change of status option in another post.) This interview […]
This is a question I get all the time. Honestly: All. The. Time. The great news? I’ve successfully helped many clients through this exact scenario. So, let’s break it down and get you thinking about how to spend a substantial amount on a service-based business and get the E2 visa. First things first – What’s […]
Always dreamed about having an E2 visa in Los Angeles? There’s a lot to love — the sun, the beach and movie stars (yes, they are actually seen “in the wild” in Los Angeles). As an E2 visa attorney and a Los Angeles resident, I can tell you that there is no place like La-La […]
E2 visa real estate investment As you may imagine, owning real estate in the United States can be exciting and wonderful (expensive, but exciting nonetheless). Many times, clients will call my law firm to let me know that they are considering purchasing a house or a condo, and they want to know whether or not […]
Getting an E2 visa is a great option for business investors who want to begin an E2 business venture in the United States. There are multiple requirements to get an E2 Visa, but are you required to lease a commercial office space, or can you work from a home office? Can a Home Office be […]