Overview: What is an E-2 visa? The E-2 treaty investor visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows foreign entrepreneurs from treaty nations to enter the United States and carry out investment and trade activities, for a specified period of two years subject to renewal. Investment activities include the creation of…
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Alternative Options to the H-1B Visa
What are some alternatives to the H-1B visa? By now you know that the H-1B cap has been reached for Fiscal Year 2019. But what happens if you were not selected in the H-1B visa lottery? In this post, we will discuss some alternatives to the H-1B visa that will…
H1-B Visa Expert: The Top Most Commonly Denied Occupations
In this post, we discuss the top most commonly denied specialty occupations for the H-1B visa program. Don’t be caught in the dark. For more information just keep on watching. 0:19 – Marketing Manager 0:47 – Business Development Manager 1:12 – Technical Writer 1:37 – Computer Programmer 1:56 – Financial…
5 Ways to Get a Green Card with Jacob Sapochnick
In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the 5 main ways to obtain permanent residence in the United States. Permanent residency allows a foreign national to live and work in the United States. 0:22 – 1. Family Based Immigration 0:56 -2. Employment Based Immigration 1:48 – 3. Investment Based Immigration…
Finding Work in the United States: Tips and Insights
In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick speaks with personal injury attorney Mitch Jackson and gives viewers insights on how to secure a job in the United States as a foreign worker, how to penetrate the market, and stand out from the crowd. Overview: Begin researching the different employment visa types…
BREAKING: International Entrepreneur Rule is now Effective
Breaking news, a federal judge for the District of Columbia, issued a ruling in the lawsuit, National Venture Capital Association, et.al. v. Duke, et. al, overturning the government’s delay of the International Entrepreneur Rule. This means that international entrepreneurs may now apply for parole under the rule as of Friday, December…
Jacob asks INSEAD business students a burning question: Are foreign workers still interested in living and working in the United States?
In this video, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick sits down with international business students studying at INSEAD, a graduate business school in France. Jacob asks them a burning question: Despite all of the obstacles foreign workers face in immigrating to the United States, and the President’s hard-line stance on immigration, are…
Work Visas for the Hospitality Industry
In this video, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses the most popular visa options for hospitality workers. For more information just keep on watching. Overview: The top visas used by Hotels and Restaurants to bring foreign workers to the United States are the J-1, H-3, H-2B, L-1, E-2, TN, and H-1B…
Entrepreneur Immigration: Do Franchises Qualify for the E-2 visa?
In this post, Attorney Jacob Sapochnick Esq, will explain whether franchises qualify for the E2 Investor Visa. What is an E2 Visa? The Treaty Investor Visa (nonimmigrant E-2 classification) is intended for nationals of a foreign country with which a qualifying Treaty of friendship, commerce, navigation, or a similar agreement exists…
Entrepreneur Immigration: How to Obtain an E-2 Investment Visa
In this video, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick, explains the process of applying for an E-2 visa and the steps involved in that process. The E-2 visa is a non-immigrant visa type (temporary) that allows foreign entrepreneurs from treaty nations to enter the United States and carry out investment and trade…