We have been waiting anxiously for updates on the processing of the E2 Treaty for Israeli Nationals, so far no news from the Israeli side. Recently the Law firm of Mintz Levin inquired with the US Embassy in Tel Aviv and here is a report from their end: Recently, Mintz…
I am writing this Blog post from a Hotel room facing the Ocean in beautiful Maui. Maui is great place to visit this time of year, unless you happen to be there in the middle of a Tsunami (we experienced a long night evacuating from our Hotel last night). During…
The immigration business plan is a unique document because it is drafted for an audience one. The only person reading the plan will be the reviewer at the immigration service center or a consulate. These civil servants start each day with a stack of visa applications. The document on the…
We had a lot of interest in the past few weeks from our Blog readers as well as the Facebookpage (facebook.com/myimmigrationlawyer), about the future of Entrepreneurs in this country. There are many concerns that our current immigration system is driving talented people away. I wanted to share this great article…
Recently, USCIS issued new procedures for applying for, submitting, and renewing E visas at the U.S. Consulate in Italy. The new procedures concern renewals, additional applicants for an already existing E visa enterprise, and first time applicants. All E visa petitions are being processed through the U.S. Consulate in Rome,…
I am currently in Israel enjoying a much needed vacation. The upcoming E2 visa for Israelis is a hot topic around here, and once people know what I do, the questions start coming. During my stay here, I have communicated with the Israeli Embassy in Tel Aviv, in an effort…
Since President Obama signed the E2 Investor Visa Bill with Israel, we get a lot of questions from prospective applicants as to when can they start applying for the Visa. The most updated information on this subject was provided at the American Immigration Lawyers Association National Conference in Nashville, TN,…
We have been following the E2 visa Bill for Israel for months, well the wait is over. President Obama, today, signed into law legislation making Israelis eligible for two-year investor visas. The legislation from Rep. Howard Berman (D-Calif.) cleared the House and Senate without objection. Israel is already one of…
Since the passage of the E2 Investor Visa Bill by the house in March, many Israelis have been calling my office asking when can they finally move here and start the business of their dreams. Well,the Senate passed the bill by unanimous voice vote last week. It had been unanimously…
This is a recent update on the E2 Visa Bill for Israeli Nationals. Many investors from Israel would like nothing better than the opportunity to do so and thus earn the right to live and work in the U.S. On February 9, 2012, legislators introduced H.R. 3992 which would allow…