B1 changed to E2 how to apply for extension
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Re: B1 changed to E2 how to apply for extension
Just to clarify & make sure I understand.
If we decided not to go for E2 status renewal in Feb 08 & just tried to get a new 1-94 for 2 years so we could stay to try & sell our properties when/if the market picked up. Because his exsisting EAD expires on the same date Feb 08, he wouldn't get a renewal because we had a new I-94 say until Feb 2010.
Does that make any sense...I hope so.
If we decided not to go for E2 status renewal in Feb 08 & just tried to get a new 1-94 for 2 years so we could stay to try & sell our properties when/if the market picked up. Because his exsisting EAD expires on the same date Feb 08, he wouldn't get a renewal because we had a new I-94 say until Feb 2010.
Does that make any sense...I hope so.
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Re: B1 changed to E2 how to apply for extension
Just to clarify & make sure I understand.
If we decided not to go for E2 status renewal in Feb 08 & just tried to get a new 1-94 for 2 years so we could stay to try & sell our properties when/if the market picked up. Because his exsisting EAD expires on the same date Feb 08, he wouldn't get a renewal because we had a new I-94 say until Feb 2010.
Does that make any sense...I hope so.
If we decided not to go for E2 status renewal in Feb 08 & just tried to get a new 1-94 for 2 years so we could stay to try & sell our properties when/if the market picked up. Because his exsisting EAD expires on the same date Feb 08, he wouldn't get a renewal because we had a new I-94 say until Feb 2010.
Does that make any sense...I hope so.
Then his EAD can be renewed ...The status quo
would remain ...
Remember the actual visa just gets you into the country
the I-94 allows you to remain..
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Re: B1 changed to E2 how to apply for extension
Ray, please try & bear with me.............
I appreciate we don't actually have an E visa We applied for a change of status from B1 to E2 which was granted for 2 years expiring in Feb 2008 the same date as both of our I-94's.
If we apply for a 2 year extension of our I-94's would an extension of his EAD be granted or as I think you may be saying. That if our change of status has expired as in my first paragraph, regardless of the fact that we may have still a valid I-94 they wouldn't let him continue to work.
I hope I've made myself clearer.
Regards
JA
I appreciate we don't actually have an E visa We applied for a change of status from B1 to E2 which was granted for 2 years expiring in Feb 2008 the same date as both of our I-94's.
If we apply for a 2 year extension of our I-94's would an extension of his EAD be granted or as I think you may be saying. That if our change of status has expired as in my first paragraph, regardless of the fact that we may have still a valid I-94 they wouldn't let him continue to work.
I hope I've made myself clearer.
Regards
JA
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Re: B1 changed to E2 how to apply for extension
Ray, please try & bear with me.............
I appreciate we don't actually have an E visa We applied for a change of status from B1 to E2 which was granted for 2 years expiring in Feb 2008 the same date as both of our I-94's.
If we apply for a 2 year extension of our I-94's would an extension of his EAD be granted or as I think you may be saying. That if our change of status has expired as in my first paragraph, regardless of the fact that we may have still a valid I-94 they wouldn't let him continue to work.
I hope I've made myself clearer.
Regards
JA
I appreciate we don't actually have an E visa We applied for a change of status from B1 to E2 which was granted for 2 years expiring in Feb 2008 the same date as both of our I-94's.
If we apply for a 2 year extension of our I-94's would an extension of his EAD be granted or as I think you may be saying. That if our change of status has expired as in my first paragraph, regardless of the fact that we may have still a valid I-94 they wouldn't let him continue to work.
I hope I've made myself clearer.
Regards
JA
thats up to them ..but you have little choice ...
if its granted then Hub can renew his EAD
the USCIS seem to be far more lenient than the Consulate ..
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Re: B1 changed to E2 how to apply for extension
Thanks for that Ray,
I think our next course of action will be to go to a VA to see if they will try through USCIS to get an extension of our 1-94 & my husband's work permit.
Thanks again for your input & bearing with me.
Regards
JA
I think our next course of action will be to go to a VA to see if they will try through USCIS to get an extension of our 1-94 & my husband's work permit.
Thanks again for your input & bearing with me.
Regards
JA
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Re: B1 changed to E2 how to apply for extension
An E2 is somewhat different in regards to the application and renewal. You can't just have your I-94 renewed without the USCIS checking evry detail of your business and if it has performed up to your initial application. That means, in order to get your status renewed, you'd have to send in the same application (I-129 with supplement E) and also explain how your business is doing. If you reached your financial goals and so on...You have to provide business data and also a new business plan for the upcoming years...in order to show them that your business is still going strong.
If you have a chance under your ciscumstances...I can't tell. But if it gets renewed, then yes, your husband can also renew his EAD.
If you have a chance under your ciscumstances...I can't tell. But if it gets renewed, then yes, your husband can also renew his EAD.
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Re: B1 changed to E2 how to apply for extension
Hi Ivonne,
That makes our situation even clearer.
Many Thanks
JA
That makes our situation even clearer.
Many Thanks
JA
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Re: B1 changed to E2 how to apply for extension
Hi all, just an update for anybody that's interested.............
Over the past 2 weeks I have been to see 2 different VA's and an accountant.
The result being we are returning to the UK for good in the New Year.
Many thanks to everybody who gave me their support & advise.
Happy Holidays
Best Regards
JA PS Anybody want to buy 4 house????????
Over the past 2 weeks I have been to see 2 different VA's and an accountant.
The result being we are returning to the UK for good in the New Year.
Many thanks to everybody who gave me their support & advise.
Happy Holidays
Best Regards
JA PS Anybody want to buy 4 house????????
Last edited by janetarthur; Nov 30th 2007 at 4:09 pm. Reason: additional info
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Re: B1 changed to E2 how to apply for extension
From my recent experience and research it would seem that the E-2 initially appears to be a means to an end, but rapidly ends up being an end to your means.
What a pain this all is....
What a pain this all is....
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Re: B1 changed to E2 how to apply for extension
Hi all............have booked the flights for our return to the UK in the New Year.Does anyone know of a reasonable shipping firm. I have been quoted $9000!!!!!! for approx 650 cu ft by both Allied & SOS that's seems pretty steep to me. Any suggestions please.........
best regards
JA
best regards
JA
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Re: B1 changed to E2 how to apply for extension
Hi all............have booked the flights for our return to the UK in the New Year.Does anyone know of a reasonable shipping firm. I have been quoted $9000!!!!!! for approx 650 cu ft by both Allied & SOS that's seems pretty steep to me. Any suggestions please.........
best regards
JA
best regards
JA
This is not an immigration matter - post in the USA forum (but do a search first as this has been covered numerous times).