What to do after your employment visa job layoff (H-1B, L-1, J-1, TN, O-1, F-1 OPT visas)? Maintaining visa status and considering the E-2 Investor Visa.

Plus bonus guest speaker, Daniel Purim, franchise consultant with Franchise Wizards discussing franchise opportunities.

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This is a 54 minute webinar. Use the timestamps below and fast forward to your interested topic.

3:18 What Employment Visa Holders Should Know After Layoff? Can I prolong my status? (H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, etc)
6:19 F-1 Students on OPT who are laid off can engage in self-employment or volunteer work
8:09 How to Maintain Lawful Visa Status in the U.S. for up to 6 Additional Months?
11:54 What is the E-2 Investor Visa Option? Staying in the U.S. without depending on an employer.
16:11 What’s the Minimum Investment?
17:06 Qualifying Business
18:38 Top 10 Qualifying Sources for E-2 Investment Funds
22:14 Franchise Investment Option (Fast Time-to-Market)
30:06 Franchise Matchmaking (E-2 visa friendly franchises that are eligible)
36:01 Typical Timeline Process to Obtaining a Franchise
41:00 Q&A Session:
41:43 Can a TN visa holder currently furloughed and a visa valid until 2022 remain in the U.S. to
study?
44:53 How long does it take for the E-2 visa from application to approval?
49:22 Is a $25,000 investment sufficient for the E-2 visa?
50:14 Can you change status to E-2 without leaving the country?

The information in this video is not to be considered legal advice. Such information is intended to educate members of the general public and is not intended to provide solutions to individual problems. Readers are cautioned not to attempt to solve individual problems on the basis of information contained herein and are strongly advised to seek advice from an experienced immigration attorney regarding case situations.

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