E-1s and E-2s for Small Businesses: Strategies for Success
| Live Event Date: 07/17/2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Format | Length | CLE Eligible |
| Web Seminar | 90 min. | Yes |
Panelists will discuss advanced strategies for E-1 and E-2 visas, specifically for small businesses, under the new administration. Practitioners will gain practical tools to navigate current challenges and better serve their small business clients.
Featured Topics:
- E-2 visa approvals with investments under $100,000
- Choosing between E-1 or E-2 when the company qualifies for both
- Insights on specific consular posts (including documentation preferences and trends), and best practices on presenting a petition within page limits
- Factors to evaluate when deciding between filing with USCIS or at a consular post, including processing times, client needs, and policy shifts under the new administration
- Strategies to address administrative processing delays and to expedite cases
- The impact of tariffs on E-1 and E-2 visa eligibility and planning
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Henry J. Chang (DL), Toronto, Canada
Ayla Kremen Adomat, Berlin, Germany
Ayla Kremen Adomat is the owner and managing attorney of Adomat Immigration PLLC, a U.S. immigration practice based in Berlin, Germany. Her practice focuses on business and family-based immigration, with an emphasis on visa and green card options for business owners, start-ups and creatives. Ms. Adomat received her JD from William & Mary Law School (2015) and is a member of the New York and Virginia bars.
Kimberly Bennett, Pittsburgh, PA
Barry Appleton, Co-Director and Senior Fellow, Center for International Law at New York Law School, New York, NY
