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There have been changes to the US E2 visa and E1 visa schemes, that will affect foreign investors who want to start or invest in a business in the United States.
As the global economy continues to evolve, certain US senators have put forward legislation to make changes to the L1 visa scheme. This in-depth article will discuss the latest news and regulatory changes to these visa programs and their impact on the global workforce.
The Home Office announced the introduction of the Innovator Founder Visa, effective from 13th April 2023, which replaced the Innovator and Start-up UK visa categories.
This is a very significant increase in the visa fees for those applying at US Embassies and Consulates. This will affect visitors, and a number of other non-immigrants including those applying for popular work visas such as the L-1 visa, E-2 visa, H-1B visa, and other temporary work visa categories.
The new US visa pilot program could help Indian workers and other immigrants save time on travel and wait times. While visa wait times at US Embassies and Consulates is much reduced in many places including in India, it can be inconvenient to have to obtain a visa at an US Embassy or Consulate.