We had an E-2 Investor Visa Approval for an Online Retailer in South Carolina. For this E-2 case where the Investor was in the United States, the USCIS issued a Request for Further Evidence (RFE). After successfully responding to the RFE, USCIS Approved the application with Change of Status to E-2 for the maximum period allowed. […]

The article discusses top E1 visa requirements for the USA. But before taking a closer look at the E1 visa requirements it is important to understand the basics of the E1 visa. The E1 visa for Treaty traders is a nonimmigrant visa that allows citizens of certain countries with which the United States maintains treaties […]

Generally, taxation of international business transactions rests on the principle that a company must have a permanent establishment in a particular country or territory to be subject to taxation in that particular jurisdiction. But first, it is important to understand the concept of a permanent establishment in the context of taxation of international companies. A […]

The article discusses can you buy a business in USA as a foreigner? The answer is yes, as a foreigner you can buy a business in USA. In fact, you can buy a business as a passive investor where you are not involved in the day-to-day management of the business and you continue to reside […]

The article discusses can a foreigner open a restaurant in the USA?. For many foreigners, the United States is an attractive country to do business in and restaurants and other eateries are among some of the most popular businesses in the USA. Statistics for the year 2021/2022 indicate that there are approximately 1 million restaurant […]

This article discusses the opening of an LLC in USA for non-US residents. Many foreigners who are not residents or citizens of the United States wonder if they can open an LLC in USA. The short answer is yes, it is possible to open an LLC in USA for non-US residents. In fact, foreign entrepreneurs, […]

U.S. grants TPS to nationals of Venezuela: How to apply for TPS? On March 9, 2021, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) designated Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) until September 9, 2022. Because Venezuela received TPS status, nationals of Venezuela who are in the United States and meet the requirements are now […]

H-1B Visa Changes: New processes and prevailing wage policies The H-1B temporary work visas for foreign nationals with a U.S. bachelor’s degree or higher or foreign equivalent, is used by U.S. companies to temporarily hire foreign workers. In addition to President Trump’s Buy American and Hire American Order, on October 8, 2020, the U.S. Department […]

How to apply for O1 visa? In order to apply for O1 visa you must first go through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). After USCIS approves your O1 visa application, then you can apply for an O1 visa stamp in your passport at the U.S. Consulate or Embassy abroad if you are outside […]

USA immigration options for registered nurses As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, the U.S. has experienced a shortage of registered nurses, physicians and other medical staff. The situation with nurses is especially dire now but has been problematic since before the pandemic, and the U.S. has made several attempts to ease the immigration of medical […]