E-2 visas for Mexican citizens now valid for 48 months
E-2 visas for Mexican citizens Prior to August 2020, a Mexican national who was approved for an E-2 investor visa was issued a 12-month multiple entry visa. Now, Mexican nationals can choose between a 12-month visa or a 48-month (4 year) visa. Given the short duration of a 12-month visa, Maximilian Law Inc. recommends […]
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USCIS Fees to Increase on October 2, 2020
USCIS filing fees increasing on October 2, 2020 BREAKING NEWS: On September 29, 2020, a U.S. District Court judge granted a motion for preliminary injunction preventing USCIS from implementing its filing fee increases that was scheduled to take effect on October 2, 2020. This means that the current filing fees will continue to be accepted […]
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USCIS Proposes Increases in Filing Fees
On November 8, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security published a notice that it intends to increase USCIS filing fees for several visa and immigrant categories. There is no confirmation if, or when, these changes will take effect and we will update this post as new information becomes available. In the meantime, notable increases include: Naturalization: $1,170 […]
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E-2 Treaty Investor Visas Available to Citizens of New Zealand
Beginning on June 10, 2019, citizens of New Zealand will be able to qualify for E-2 treaty investor visas. What is an E-2 visa? E-2 visas allow New Zealand citizens to either start a new business or to purchase an existing business in the U.S. With the visa, the applicant is permitted to oversee and direct day-to-day operations of […]
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What is a USCIS I-551 stamp and how to I get one?
In this post we will discuss what is an I-551 Temporary Evidence Stamp and when and how to get one from your local USCIS field office. What is a I-551 Temporary Evidence Stamp? An I-551 Temporary Evidence Stamp is a stamp obtain from a local USCIS field office and serves as an extension to 1) […]
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E-2 Treaty Investor Visas Available to Citizens of Israel
Beginning in May 2019, citizens of Israel will be eligible to apply for E-2 treaty investor visas. What is an E-2 visa? The E-2 visa allows citizens of Israel to buy an existing business or to start a new business in the United States, and to apply for a visa in order to oversee its […]
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