3 Steps to Your Marriage Green Card
Getting a green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen comes down to three main steps: the I-130 petition, the green card application, and the interview. Here is how each one works.
7 Red Flags for Marriage Fraud in a Marriage-Based Green Card Case
If you are applying for a marriage-based green card, U.S. immigration officials will be looking for signs that your marriage is not genuine. Here are 7 red flags that can raise suspicion.
5 Ways to Lose Your Green Card
Permanent residence is not necessarily permanent. Here are 5 ways you can lose your green card and how to avoid the most common one.
An EB-5 Investor Visa Trap to Avoid
One EB-5 trap that can sink your green card: working with an unlicensed broker or finder.
Trademark vs. Copyright vs. Patent: What’s the Difference?
Trademarks, copyrights, and patents are all valuable types of intellectual property, but they protect very different things. Here is a plain-English breakdown of each.
9 Tips About the E-2 Visa for Canadians
Canadian citizens are eligible for the E-2 treaty investor visa. Here are 9 things every Canadian entrepreneur should know about eligibility, investment, validity, family benefits, and more.
8 of the Trickiest Aspects of an E-2 Visa
The E-2 investor visa is a great option for many entrepreneurs, but certain parts of it trip people up. Here are 8 aspects of the E-2 visa that applicants often find most challenging.
The E-2 Visa “Substantial” Investment Requirement: How Much Do You Need to Invest?
There is no fixed minimum investment for an E-2 visa. The law requires a “substantial” investment instead. Here is what that means, why $100,000 is a realistic floor in practice, and how you prove your investment is substantial.
Can Two E-2 Visa Investors Share the Same Company?
Two investors can each get an E-2 visa through the same U.S. company, but only if specific conditions are met. Here is what they are, plus a lower-risk strategy for bringing in the second investor.
