For those who have attended or are attending college in the United States, the question of what happens after graduation is always looming. Of course OPT is available to allow for work for 12 months or more, but what happens next? For many students, the reality is that there will be no job offer or job […]
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 […]
You don’t know me, but I know you, you’re a dreamer. You’ve got goals and ideas. You’ve got guts. You’re a dynamo, you’re an entrepreneur and you’re on a mission. You’re ready to run your business in the United States. I’m here to help. Step-by-step, we’ll take this journey together. Let’s do this.
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. […]
Mexico E2 visa hopefuls, rejoice! The US Department of State has recently extended the visa validity period for Mexican nationals from one year to four years. From one year to four years Up until this change in validity, those E2 visa investors and employees who held Mexican passports would be approved for visa validity for […]
BREAKING – U.S. Consulates and Embassies around the world are beginning to open once again for E2 visa interviews. At the moment, we have indications that Auckland, New Zealand; Vienna, Austria; and Frankfort and Berlin, Germany are starting interviews. This story is developing. Check back for additional details.
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 […]