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10 Criteria of an EB1 Visa You may be eligible for an EB1 visa and permanent residency in the United States without a job offer if you're an individual of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, through sustained national or international acclaim. How do you prove it? Well, you must either provide evidence of a one-time major achievement (such as an Oscar, P...

Utah Eases Licensing Requirements for Foreign Professionals Did you know that the State of Utah has made it easier for foreign professionals to get licensed and get to work in the United States? Utah State Law SB35 permits 9 state departments to issue licenses to foreign professionals who can prove that they have the requisite skills and experience to perform the jobs in Utah. And for professions...

How Long Can You Stay in the United States Legally? Did you know that you can no longer rely on passport entry stamps to determine how long you can legally stay in the United States on a nonimmigrant visa? That's because agents of US Customs and Border Protection (or CBP) have stopped issuing passport entry stamps and are now relying exclusively on electronic I94 entry records. But don’t worry. It...

Can God Help You to Get a Green Card? Well, your religious faith alone won't entitle you to any US immigration benefits. But you can get an R1 visa and eventually a green card by simply working at least 20 hours per week for a church or other qualifying, non-profit religious organization. The R1 visa category applies to a wide range of religious workers, including priests, nuns, ministers, religio...

10 Best Large Cities to Start a Business in the USA in 2023-2024 Here are the 10 best large U.S. cities to start a business in 2023: And the top 4 are definitely gonna surprise most of you. 10. Austin, TX 9. Fort Worth, TX 8. Charlotte, NC 7. Atlanta, GA 6. Boise, ID 5. Durham, NC 4. Tampa, FL 3. Miami, FL 2. Jacksonville, FL 1. Orlando, FL These findings are based on a new study by WalletHub, whi...

3 Noteworthy Benefits of the Reformed EB5 Investor Visa Program Here are 3 new and noteworthy immigration benefits of the EB5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (or "RIA"): 1. Expedited Processing for Rural EB5 Pojects Under the RIA, investors in rural EB5 projects qualify for priority, expedited processing of their EB5 petitions. This can potentially reduce the EB5 immigration process by many years...

CAN YOU GET THE SAME US VISA AS MESSI? Can you get the same O1 visa that Messi reportedly received to enter the U.S. and play soccer for Inter Miami CF? This photo of Messi's O1 visa shows his last name as GOAT” so it's a fake. But that's not important right now. What’s important is that you don't need to be as extraordinary as Messi to qualify for an O1 visa, which is vastly underutilized by the...

Access Your Most Recent Entry Record (I-94) Online Did you know that you can no longer rely on passport entry stamps to determine how long you can legally stay in the United States on a nonimmigrant visa? That's because agents of US Customs and Border Protection (or CBP) have stopped issuing passport entry stamps and are now relying exclusively on electronic I94 entry records. But don’t worry. It’...

10 Non-White Ethnic Groups with Higher Incomes Than Whites in the United States in 2021 The myth that non-whites can’t succeed in the United States is sold to minorities as a demoralizing narrative, but it's easy to debunk. For example, according to the United States Census Bureau, the median (or average) household income in 2021 for white, non-Hispanic US residents was about $76,000. Not bad, rig...

4 Rules to Establish a Tax-Free LLC in the United States Here are 4 rules for establishing your own tax-free limited liability company (or LLC) in the United States, according to US accountants and tax advisors with whom I work closely: 1. Your entity must be classified as a single-member LLC with only one owner; 2. The owner of your LLC must be a nonresident alien (or foreigner) A nonresident ali...

THE BEST E2 VISA BUSINESS IDEAS IN 2023-2024 If you’re a foreign entrepreneur who’s wondering what the best E2 visa business ideas are in 2023, consider investing in and owning a U.S. businesss that provides a service Americans won’t do - or simply prefer not to do - and fill the void. Of course, if you’re already a successful foreign entrepreneur abroad, you may want to simply leverage your exper...

4 Criteria for the Fast and Easy TN Work Visa for Canadians & Mexicans What’s the fastest and easiest path to a U.S. work visa? It’s called the TN visa, and it’s so much easier to get than other employment based visas. So, what’s the catch? Well, you must meet these 4 criteria: 1. You must be a citizen of Canada or Mexico 2. You must be a professional whose occupation is included on a list of elig...

5 Requirements of Your E2 Investor Visa in 2024 1. Make at least the minimum investment US consular officials tend to scrutinize E2 visa applications far more closely if you don’t invest at least $100,000 to $200,000 in your new U.S. business. 2. Borrow wisely or not at all You can borrow money for your E2 investor visa, but you can’t secure the loan with assets of your company. You’re the investo...

5 Reasons to Invest in a Franchise to Get Your E2 Visa in 2024 Here are 5 reasons to choose a U.S. franchise as the basis of your E2 investor visa application: 1. Simplicity Franchises are turnkey business opportunities You choose one, get approved (hopefully), make your investment, open your franchise, and apply for your E2 visa 2. Certainty E2 visa applicants need to make a substantial investmen...

5 Reasons to Register Your Trademark in the USA in 2024 1. Legal protection: A registered trademark gives you the legal right to use the mark for your goods or services, and to prevent others from using confusingly similar marks. 2. Evidence of ownership: A registration serves as evidence of your ownership of the mark, making it easier to enforce your rights in court. 3. National recognition: A US...

4 Tips for Winning Your US Immigration Case in 2024 Do you know what the secret to winning your U.S. immigration case is? The ability to tell YOUR story clearly, concisely, and persuasively to a busy U.S. immigration official who doesn't know you, your business, or your industry and may not be particularly smart, patient, or motivated to learn. Well, here are 4 tips on how to do it: 1. Grab Their...

You May Qualify for an E2 Investor Visa and Not Realize It (Until Now) Do you think the U.S. only grants investor visas to foreigners who invest a million dollars or more? Not true. An E2 visa requires only that you make a substantial investment in a U.S. business or franchise that is likely to be successful. It can be almost any business. In practice, that tends to mean an investment of $100,000...

Breaking News: Biden’s Migrant Crisis Costs American Taxpayers Almost Half a TRILLION Dollars Per Year President Joe Biden's migrant crisis at the southern border will cost U.S. taxpayers almost half a TRILLION dollars per year, according to a new report by the House Subcommittee on Homeland Security. The report details the immense financial costs of the unprecedented border crisis being borne by...

3 VISAS FOR CANADIANS TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE UNITED STATES And visa number 3 is the easiest to get. So, wait for it. 1. The E2 Visa: This visa is for Canadian entrepreneurs who invest a substantial amount of money in a US business - typically at least $100000 usd. 2. The O1 Visa: This visa is for individuals with extraordinary ability in arts, entertainment, science, education, athletics, or busi...

3 Phases of the E2 Investor Visa Process in 2023 Phase 1: The Investment and Supporting Documentation During phase 1, we work together with you to gather and organize all of the documents about you, your new U.S. business, and your investment therein that are needed to satisfy the requirements of an E2 visa. This phase typically lasts at least 4 four months but can take considerably longer dependi...

Breaking News: New Family Reunification Parole for Ecuadorians USCIS has announced the implementation of a new family reunification parole ("FRP") process for certain nationals of Ecuador. The process allows an eligible beneficiary to be considered for parole into the United States on a case-by-case basis while they wait for their family-based immigrant visa to become available It's available by i...

4 REQUIREMENTS OF AN EB2 NIW VISA Here are the 4 requirements of an EB2 National Interest Waiver (“EB2 NIW”) visa, which does not require a job offer and grants you permanent residency in the United States: 1. Your proposed endeavor in the United States must be of "substantial merit and national importance." 2. You must be "well-positioned" to execute and advance your proposed endeavor 3. It must...

APPLY FOR YOUR US VISA BEFORE NEW RESTRICTIONS ARE IMPOSED If you're planning to apply for a U.S. visa or green card, consider doing it sooner rather than later because former President Trump has promised a crackdown on immigration if he returns to power in 2025. And so has his closest rival for the Republican presidential nomination, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Even Robert Kennedy Jr., who is...

APPLY FOR YOUR US VISA BEFORE TRUMP RETURNS TO POWER If you're planning to apply for a U.S. visa or green card, consider doing it sooner rather than later because former President Trump has promised a crackdown on immigration if he returns to power in 2025. And so has his closest rival for the Republican presidential nomination, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Even Robert Kennedy Jr., who is now ru...

2 EB5 INVESTOR VISA TRAPS Here are two EB5 investor visa traps to avoid. And the second one is super-important. So wait for it. First, under new EB5 reform regulations, if you're interested in obtaining your EB5 visa through a DIRECT investment in your own project, you must be the sole investor in it. Otherwise, you MUST use an EB5 Regional Center project to make your investment. Second, if you kn...