Blog Posts in 2019

E-2 DENIALS, Part 2

In our previous blog post, we discussed one of the main reasons why E-2 visas are denied, and we shared our insights on how adjudication officers determine if the E2 investment meets their adjudication standards. Another reason why E-2 visas are denied is the U.S. entity’s growth and expansion plans, or simply put: The visa adjudicator does not think the E-2 business will generate sufficient jobs ...

E-2 DENIALS, Part I

Visa Business Plans has prepared thousands of E-2 business plans. A common question our customers ask is – why do E-2s get denied? There are several reasons for E-2 denials. This blog will address one of the most common causes of visa denial: when the investment is low, or it doesn’t meet the requirements and visa adjudication standards. To qualify for an E-2 visa, the investor must make a ...

Mexico's woes: A golden opportunity for the U.S.

In 2018, Mexico joined the growing list of nations led by populists with the ascent of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, a leftist who is defying traditions and shaking the status quo. López Obrador, almost universally known by his initials of AMLO, is the first Mexican president not to come from one of two dominant political parties in 89 years. He startled investors and provoked a stock ...

NIWs (National Interest Waivers): What's So Special About Them?

Navigating the changing standards of the NIW (National Interest Waiver) can be a complicated, stressful process. Fortunately, Visa Business Plans is here to provide research-driven business plans that will help attorneys build the best case possible. The NIW is a petition for an employment-based immigrant visa under the second preference ("EB-2"), usually reserved for members of the professions ...