Want an E-2 Visa? Think Franchise
Many prospective clients come to us to ask for help with the preparation of a business plan that would be submitted as part of a petition (application) for an E-2…
International Posts
What’s the Difference Between the L-1A and L-1B Visas?
The L-1 classification of visas are called “Intracompany Transferee” visas. These types of visas are used when a U.S. company wishes to transfer an individual or individuals from a foreign-affiliated…
E-2 Visa Business Plan Update
Our clients come to us from all over the world. Many, it turns out, are entrepreneurs and investors who wish to acquire or establish businesses in the United States but…
Africa is Sizzling!
Sub-Saharan Africa is hot, and often, very humid. But that is not what we mean by sizzling. The IMF forecasts that sub-Saharan economies will grow at 5.7%, and the region…
The Heart of Any E-2 Application
An experienced immigration attorney in Mesa, Arizona – where there is a great a deal of immigration activity, as you may imagine – contacted us to assist one of his…
Development Banks Can Help Your Business
Generally speaking, development banks are publicly owned financial institutions that are established for the purpose of providing medium- and long-term capital for public or private investments in developing economies. Most…
Global Considerations for Startups
Startups need to think ahead about key global issues from day one, even if the initial focus is local. This approach, popularly known as “glocalization,” means you have to design…
An Australian Example
An entrepreneur emailed me from Australia the other day and asked me to prepare a formal price quote so that he could submit it with a grant application. He has…