E-2 Visa Lawyer Bobby Chung

E-2 Visa Lawyer Bobby Chung Bobby Chung is an immigration lawyer focusing on the E-2 Investor Visa & EB-5 Investment Immigration

The information and comments made on this page is not to be considered legal advice. This page is intended to educate members of the public generally 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 lawyer regarding specific case situations.

Before you form a U.S. entity for an E-2 investment, the structure deserves careful attention.An E-2 case is not just ab...
08/27/2026

Before you form a U.S. entity for an E-2 investment, the structure deserves careful attention.

An E-2 case is not just about putting money into a business. Ownership, control, treaty nationality, the funding path, loan terms, the at-risk commitment, and the business plan all need to fit together.

In my latest blog, I explain how to reduce common structuring errors, including:

• Forming the entity before confirming treaty-country eligibility
• Using ownership arrangements that weaken treaty nationality
• Moving funds without a clear investment trail
• Relying on unclear loan structures
• Failing to show that the investment is committed and at risk
• Creating gaps between the entity and the E-2 business plan
• Overlooking the differences between consular processing and a USCIS filing

A strong investment can still face unnecessary questions if the structure is unclear. Read my blog before you move funds or finalize your U.S. entity:
https://e2visalawyer.net/how-to-avoid-structuring-errors-when-investing-through-a-u-s-entity/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=blog

DISCLOSURE: Please do not take any irrevocable actions without full guidance from an experienced E-2 visa attorney. The information in this blog is intended to educate members of the general public and is not intended to be considered legal advice. This is an advertisement. The Law Office of Bobby C. Chung, P.C. limits its practice strictly to U.S. immigration law.

Your E-2 approval is not the finish line. It is the foundation for your next stage of growth.Expansion can bring new loc...
08/26/2026

Your E-2 approval is not the finish line. It is the foundation for your next stage of growth.

Expansion can bring new locations, additional employees, higher payroll, reinvested profits, and outside capital. But each move should support the business described in your E-2 case, and avoid creating unnecessary immigration concerns.

In my latest blog, I explain how E-2 investors can prepare for future expansion by:

• Structuring the business for scalability
• Documenting the growth plan
• Planning hiring and payroll carefully
• Reinvesting profits with clear records
• Reviewing new capital and ownership changes
• Keeping financial records clean
• Distinguishing ordinary expansion from a fundamental change
• Starting renewal planning early

A growing business needs more than ambition. It needs a documented plan that connects expansion to your E-2 requirements.

Read my blog: How to Prepare Your Business for Future Expansion After E-2 Visa Approval
https://e2visalawyer.net/how-to-prepare-your-business-for-future-expansion-after-e-2-visa-approval/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=blog



DISCLOSURE: Please do not take any irrevocable actions without full guidance from an experienced E-2 visa attorney. The information in this blog is intended to educate members of the general public and is not intended to be considered legal advice. This is an advertisement. The Law Office of Bobby C. Chung, P.C. limits its practice strictly to U.S. immigration law.

If you are raising children in the United States on E-2 visas, one question matters: What happens if your child is born ...
08/25/2026

If you are raising children in the United States on E-2 visas, one question matters: What happens if your child is born here?

In my latest blog, I explain why children born in the U.S. to E-2 parents are generally U.S. citizens at birth, and how the Supreme Court’s June 30, 2026 decision in Trump v. Barbara affects E-2 families.

I also cover what the ruling changes, what it does not change, why E-2 requirements still apply, why a U.S.-citizen child does not give parents immigration status, and practical documentation steps for your child.

Read the full blog here:
https://e2visalawyer.net/can-children-of-e-2-visa-holders-still-become-u-s-citizens-at-birth-understanding-the-supreme-courts-historic-birthright-citizenship-ruling/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=blog

Your child’s citizenship status and your own E-2 case are separate legal questions. The details matter.



DISCLOSURE: Please do not take any irrevocable actions without full guidance from an experienced E-2 visa attorney. The information in this blog is intended to educate members of the general public and is not intended to be considered legal advice. This is an advertisement. The Law Office of Bobby C. Chung, P.C. limits its practice strictly to U.S. immigration law.

A signed contract can do more than secure a supplier, lease, or service provider. It can help show USCIS that your E-2 b...
08/24/2026

A signed contract can do more than secure a supplier, lease, or service provider. It can help show USCIS that your E-2 business is real, your investment is committed and at risk, and your business plan is grounded in reality.

In my new blog, I explain how vendor contracts can strengthen an E-2 visa petition, including:

• Supplier and distribution agreements
• Commercial leases and service contracts
• Letters of intent
• The at-risk investment requirement
• Showing the source and path of funds
• Connecting contracts to your business plan
• What to review before signing

A contract should support your E-2 strategy, not create unnecessary risk. Read the full blog here:
https://e2visalawyer.net/the-role-of-vendor-contracts-in-strengthening-an-e-2-visa-petition/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=blog



DISCLOSURE: Please do not take any irrevocable actions without full guidance from an experienced E-2 visa attorney. The information in this blog is intended to educate members of the general public and is not intended to be considered legal advice. This is an advertisement. The Law Office of Bobby C. Chung, P.C. limits its practice strictly to U.S. immigration law.

Canadians may enter the United States without a visa, but the purpose they state at the border still matters.Before E-2 ...
08/23/2026

Canadians may enter the United States without a visa, but the purpose they state at the border still matters.

Before E-2 approval, B-1 business visitor status may allow Canadians to:

• Scout business locations
• Negotiate a commercial lease
• Meet suppliers and professional advisers
• Work on other preparatory business matters

But preparation is not the same as operating. Before receiving proper authorization, you generally cannot manage the business, perform productive labor, or serve customers.

In my new blog, I explain the Canadian B-1 business visitor path, what to say at the border, what activities may be permitted, and how to avoid misrepresentation. I also include a practical checklist for Canadians preparing an E-2 investment.

Read the blog: https://e2visalawyer.net/?p=5072&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=blog



DISCLOSURE: Please do not take any irrevocable actions without full guidance from an experienced E-2 visa attorney. The information in this blog is intended to educate members of the general public and is not intended to be considered legal advice. This is an advertisement. The Law Office of Bobby C. Chung, P.C. limits its practice strictly to U.S. immigration law.

A strong E-2 business plan is more than an attractive set of projections.In my new blog, I explain how industry research...
08/21/2026

A strong E-2 business plan is more than an attractive set of projections.

In my new blog, I explain how industry research can show that your business is grounded in real market conditions, not guesswork.

I cover how to:
• Use reliable national and local sources
• Analyze competitors and target customers
• Connect market data to revenue and expense projections
• Support the investment amount and non-marginality analysis
• Document direct evidence of demand
• Address risks and research limitations
• Present a clear, evidence-based research section

For example, a local service business can strengthen its case by connecting population data, competitor pricing, customer demand, and projected sales to its specific location and investment.

Good research does not simply make a business plan look polished. It explains why the business can operate, grow, and employ U.S. workers.

Read the full blog by Bobby Chung:
https://e2visalawyer.net/how-to-use-industry-research-to-support-your-e-2-visa-application/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=blog

DISCLOSURE: Please do not take any irrevocable actions without full guidance from an experienced E-2 visa attorney. The information in this blog is intended to educate members of the general public and is not intended to be considered legal advice. This is an advertisement. The Law Office of Bobby C. Chung, P.C. limits its practice strictly to U.S. immigration law.

A polished business plan is not enough. A consular officer may also ask: Is this E-2 enterprise genuinely operating, or ...
08/20/2026

A polished business plan is not enough. A consular officer may also ask: Is this E-2 enterprise genuinely operating, or is it only on paper?

In my new blog, I explain what helps demonstrate a real, active business, including:

• Legal authorization to operate
• A physical business presence
• Employees and payroll
• Revenue and customer transactions
• Marketing activity
• Inventory or actual service delivery
• The investor’s active management role

I also discuss common red flags, such as a shell company, minimal activity, unclear business operations, or an investor who appears to be only a passive owner.

An E-2 case should show more than where the money went. It should show a business that is open, functioning, serving customers, and positioned to contribute to the U.S. economy.

Read my blog: https://e2visalawyer.net/what-makes-a-business-look-real-to-a-consular-officer/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=blog

DISCLOSURE: Please do not take any irrevocable actions without full guidance from an experienced E-2 visa attorney. The information in this blog is intended to educate members of the general public and is not intended to be considered legal advice. This is an advertisement. The Law Office of Bobby C. Chung, P.C. limits its practice strictly to U.S. immigration law.

Planning to extend your E-2 status someday? Business expansion can do more than increase revenue. It can help show that ...
08/19/2026

Planning to extend your E-2 status someday? Business expansion can do more than increase revenue. It can help show that your enterprise is producing real economic value.

In my new blog, I explain what E-2 investors should document before an extension, including:

• Increased revenue
• Payroll and job creation
• New locations and customer contracts
• Greater operating capacity
• Reinvested profits

I also discuss why actual business performance matters at the extension stage, how to keep expansion consistent with the approved enterprise, which records to preserve, and when to seek legal review before a merger, acquisition, ownership change, new activity, or relocation.

Read my blog:
https://e2visalawyer.net/how-business-expansion-can-strengthen-future-e-2-extensions/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=blog



DISCLOSURE: Please do not take any irrevocable actions without full guidance from an experienced E-2 visa attorney. The information in this blog is intended to educate members of the general public and is not intended to be considered legal advice. This is an advertisement. The Law Office of Bobby C. Chung, P.C. limits its practice strictly to U.S. immigration law.

A $100,000 startup budget can look very different when rent, supplies, and wages rise.In my new blog, I explain how infl...
08/18/2026

A $100,000 startup budget can look very different when rent, supplies, and wages rise.

In my new blog, I explain how inflation and increasing labor costs can affect your E-2 business plan, including:

• Startup costs and monthly operating expenses
• Break-even timing and working-capital needs
• Staffing projections and job creation
• Revenue assumptions and financial consistency

I also explain how to use current local quotes and wage data, then test your plan under three scenarios: base costs, higher costs, and slower growth.

Outdated estimates, unrealistic wages, unsupported revenue growth, and insufficient cash reserves can weaken an otherwise promising E-2 case. Your projections should show how the business can operate in the real market, not just on paper.

Read my new blog:
https://e2visalawyer.net/how-inflation-and-rising-labor-costs-affect-your-e-2-business-plan/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=blog



DISCLOSURE: Please do not take any irrevocable actions without full guidance from an experienced E-2 visa attorney. The information in this blog is intended to educate members of the general public and is not intended to be considered legal advice. This is an advertisement. The Law Office of Bobby C. Chung, P.C. limits its practice strictly to U.S. immigration law.

Before you file an E-2 application, your investment needs more than a compelling business idea. Your financial evidence ...
08/18/2026

Before you file an E-2 application, your investment needs more than a compelling business idea. Your financial evidence must tell a clear, consistent story.

In my new blog, I explain how E-2 investors can document:

• The lawful source and path of their funds
• Their financial commitment to the business
• How the money was spent or will be spent
• Why the investment is substantial and genuinely at risk
• Acquisition financials, liabilities, working capital, tax returns, payroll, contracts, and bank records

I also cover how to organize your evidence and spot financial problems before filing. A missing bank record, unexplained transfer, or inconsistent business document can create avoidable questions.

Read the complete checklist here:
https://e2visalawyer.net/the-complete-financial-due-diligence-checklist-for-e-2-investors/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=blog



DISCLOSURE: Please do not take any irrevocable actions without full guidance from an experienced E-2 visa attorney. The information in this blog is intended to educate members of the general public and is not intended to be considered legal advice. This is an advertisement. The Law Office of Bobby C. Chung, P.C. limits its practice strictly to U.S. immigration law.

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