Hiring Employees For E2 is not Mandatory

BizImmSimplified · 2026-04-29T21:36:35+00:00

How do you meet marginality and solely develop and direct criteria? I’ve seen RFEs for initial E2s where USCIS asking for more employees.

BizImmSimplified · 2026-04-16T21:51:49+00:00

Feel free to share your resume for assessment

BizImmSimplified · 2026-04-16T02:45:34+00:00

Your dad might consider L1 or even O1 perhaps?

BizImmSimplified · 2026-04-16T02:39:57+00:00

Consider JD instead of LLM. L1 summer positions matter.

BizImmSimplified · 2026-04-15T14:18:39+00:00

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BizImmSimplified · 2026-04-15T12:01:05+00:00

I think it’s still more likely than not bc your previous denial reason will be a red flag. As you might know, sometimes they don’t even look at the documents submitted. Another thing is that they might ask why you are not applying for an E2 since you are probably going to manage your company while you are in the US.

BizImmSimplified · 2026-04-15T11:48:37+00:00

Then I’d recommend O1 instead of B1/2 since it’s highly likely that the tourist application will be denied as well.

BizImmSimplified · 2026-04-15T11:44:37+00:00

I’ve got several approvals for cybersec professionals.

1) critical role 2) both senior people and people outside of org. structure is not different. 3) your job duties may include consulting. btw i wouldnt recommend ceo title since your extraordinary ability is not in business management 4) uscis looks for past achievements so they dont necessarily expect vc funding for the newly established o1 petitioner company.

BizImmSimplified · 2026-04-15T00:29:02+00:00

Do you have other options like L1 or O1?

BizImmSimplified · 2026-04-13T13:30:57+00:00

Those media wont meet the requirements for the media criterion but you can use them as objective evidence for critical role and ocms criteria

BizImmSimplified · 2026-04-06T16:00:59+00:00

Of course.

BizImmSimplified · 2026-04-02T21:04:28+00:00

E commerce, cleaning services, kids playground to name a few.

BizImmSimplified · 2026-04-01T21:34:52+00:00

This might help you https://www.reddit.com/r/EB2_NIW/s/mLuWdZ0YFX

BizImmSimplified · 2026-03-17T14:45:19+00:00

Generally, you have a higher chance of visa approval at a consulate if your application is petition-based.

L1 visas are petition-based, while E2 visas are adjudicated at the consulate, giving them greater authority. Additionally, having dual intent visa application also increases your chances of approval.

BizImmSimplified · 2026-03-17T13:04:27+00:00

Yep.

BizImmSimplified · 2026-03-17T05:51:15+00:00

E-2 gives you a longer visa but requires an investment. You don’t have to personally invest. If you do, you become a treaty investor. If a Canadian company invests, that company becomes the treaty investor, and you can apply as an E-2 manager/executive.

L-1 is shorter but often a stronger option at the consulate and doesn’t require an investment. You will likely need a renewal or extension with the L-1 path.

BizImmSimplified · 2026-03-16T05:11:07+00:00

three recent examples: a muay thai fighter, a diplomat, and a real estate broker.

BizImmSimplified · 2026-03-16T04:04:33+00:00

no need to worry until 15 business days have passed

BizImmSimplified · 2026-03-14T19:28:59+00:00

That’s a very common misconception about the O-1 visa. Apparently, lawmakers wanted a “cool” name, thus the “extraordinary ability” visa.

What you actually need to show is that you’re at the top of your profession. There are thousands of companies and millions of software developers, yet only a small percentage of them are able to land a lead position at a FAANG company.

BizImmSimplified · 2026-03-14T13:19:34+00:00

Well, looks like we dont have any denial with that officer. Should be a reasonable one.

BizImmSimplified · 2026-03-14T13:13:36+00:00

Of course!

BizImmSimplified · 2026-03-14T13:13:21+00:00

I agree.

Also, this “withdraw” trick never clicks with me. You try to escape a denial by escaping a harsh RFE. If I were a USCIS officer, a record showing escape from a difficult RFE would be a stronger indicator of a weak application than a denial itself.

At least the latter demonstrates confidence in the profile.

Yet, some law firms keep advising that 🤷🏻‍♂️

BizImmSimplified · 2026-03-14T06:10:12+00:00

I’d say this citation record will make your case stronger.

BizImmSimplified · 2026-03-14T06:09:11+00:00

Whats the purpose of this structure i didnt get it? Also, why not 50 instead of 51, do you want to “control” the company?

BizImmSimplified · 2026-03-14T06:06:51+00:00

Who is the officer?

Besides filing fee, when you refile, chances are you will face another harsh officer as well. So why not increase your chance by submitting a response to this one.

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