How do I get a fiance visa for my girlfriend or boyfriend to travel to the United States?
You can get a fiance visa also commonly known as the K-1 by filing a petition to the US CIS center that has jurisdiction over your case. Once that K1 has been approved, it will be transferred to the National Visa Center for further processing. Once NVC finalizes your case, that case will be… Read More »
What should I do if my visa application is rejected?
If your visa application has been rejected, you may be eligible to apply for an appeal, or reapply for that same visa, depending on the type of visa that you have applied. I strongly advise that you consult an immigration attorney.
How can I get a work visa?
Depending on the type or work visa your applying to, most likely your employer, along with you will have to file immigration forms to the US CIS Center or … For example, if you are Canadian citizen you can apply at the port of entry. That’s why I would strongly advise that you contact… Read More »
What is the difference between and E-1 and E-2?
The difference between an E-1 and an E-2 is that in the E-1, you are trading goods and services between the US and the treaty country. However, in the E-2, the applicant is making a substantial investment in the US, in an existing business or a new business.
For how long are the E visas issued for?
Depending on the treaty country, the e-visas are issued between three or five years.
What is an E-1 visa?
An E-1 Visa, also called the Treaty Trader Visa. It’s a visa issued to foreign nationals from treaty nations to work in the U.S. and perform international trade in goods and services.
Can I work in the United States with a B-1/B-2 tourist or business visitor visa?
It all depends on what you mean by “Working in the U.S.”. With a B1, you are allowed to enter temporarily in the U.S. to meet clients, potential clients, negotiate a contract or in lieu of an E1/E2.
What is an E-2 visa?
An E-2 Visa, also known as the Treaty Investors Visa, is Visas assigned for people who are interested in establishing a new business in the U.S. or purchasing an existing business in the U.S. However, the applicant must be a holder of the treaty country. For example, Canadians are allowed to apply for an… Read More »
Can I become a citizen if I am married to an American citizen?
If you are married to a US citizen, you will become a US permanent resident first. However, you will be able to apply for US citizenship once you’ve been a US permanent resident for at least three years. If you meet those requirements, you will be eligible to apply for US citizenship.
What is a petition?
A petition is a formal request to the government. For example, an I-130 petition would be a request for your family member to immigrate to the US based on the family connection.