Investing in America – E2 Visa PART – 5

8. Documentation: Compile comprehensive documentation including, but not limited to, proof of nationality, evidence of investment, business licenses, entity formation documents, and personal identification. Each piece should authenticate that the business is operational and legitimate.
9. Consular Interview Preparation: After submission, the applicant will need to attend a consular interview. Preparation is key: understand your business, be ready to discuss the investment, and articulate your future plans clearly. Being well-prepared will help demonstrate credibility and compliance with the requirements.
10. Renewal and Compliance: Understand that the E-2 visa is temporary, initially granted for up to two years, but can be renewed. The business must continue to meet the visa requirements, and compliance must be maintained for successful renewals.

By carefully addressing these aspects, applicants can enhance the strength and integrity of their E-2 visa application, improving their chances of a successful outcome.

Not all U.S. Immigration lawyers are the same.
We get asked all of the time how to choose the right immigration law firm. There are as many great immigration lawyers as there are bad ones so it’s good to do some research on your lawyer before making your decision. Obviously, we are biased, as the Law Offices of Chris M. Ingram would love to have your business, but in all fairness, we’re not the only great law firm out there. Here are some key things to look out for. I’d check out their website to see if they have any testimonials posted. The Law Office is Chris M. Ingram has an extensive gallery of testimonials from happy clients, all eager to share their story, many of them on camera. If you go to www.breakthroughUSA.com and look for E-2 Visa testimonials, you’ll find an awesome gallery there.

We always caution people against picking an attorney based on who can offer their services for the lowest fees, and let me explain why. Law firms have to make a profit, and they time is the only resource they have. So, the lower their fees, it could be interpreted as an indication of them only being able to spend a limited amount of time preparing your case. So, if the fees are higher, then this could be an indication that this law firm will spend more time preparing your case and thus could increase your chances of not only being able to have a more collaborative experience, and a positive overall outcome.
Additionally, consider how promptly the prospective law firm responds to your initial inquiry and subsequent follow-up questions. Some law firms will not give you a free initial consultation, while others will. This aspect alone should not sway you one way or another.
See if you can get a sense as to whether the law firm has many years of experience in working these types of cases, as experience matters.