We would like to bring to your attention a recent development regarding the U.S. Department of State’s enhanced screening measures involving social media vetting and the revocation of certain student visas. This follows guidance consistent with Executive Orders 14161 and 14188.
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H-1B Cap Reached: USCIS announces completion of the FY 2026 H-1B registration process. New Travel Advisories: Increased scrutiny at U.S. ports of entry—travelers, stay prepared! Alternative Work Visa Options: Explore O-1, L-1, TN, and more if...U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the FY 2026 H-1B numerical cap, including the advanced degree exemption (master’s cap), has been met. The agency completed a random selection process for unique beneficiaries with properly submitted registrations. USCIS has now notified all prospective petitioners with selected beneficiaries that they...
E‑Verify recently encountered a technical issue affecting cases created between March 23 - 26, 2025, involving employees presenting an I‑551 (Permanent Resident Card) or I‑766 (Employment Authorization Document) as their Form I‑9 document. Due to this error, some cases may have incorrectly received a DHS mismatch (TNC). Employers are advised to close...
E-2ビザは、米国でのビジネス展開を検討する日本の投資家や企業から大きな注目を集めています。長年にわたり経済的パートナーとして強い関係を築いてきた日本とアメリカは、貿易、イノベーション、投資を通じて国境を越えた協力関係を維持しています。E-2ビザは、米国市場でのビジネス立ち上げや拡大を目指す日本国籍の方々が対象となったビザです。
E-2ビザとは？
E-2ビザは、米国との通商・航行に関する条約を締結している国の国民が対象となる非移民ビザで、日本もその対象国に含まれています。このビザにより、投資家および重要な役割を担う従業員は、米国内での企業への実質的な投資に基づき、アメリカで居住・就労することができます。
日本の起業家・企業にとってのメリット
日米間の条約関係と、ビジネス成功の歴史を背景に、日本国籍の方々はE-2ビザの恩恵を受けやすい立場にあります。主なメリットは以下の通りです：
最初の有効期間は最大5年で、ビジネスが継続し、要件を満たす限り無制限に更新可能 複数回の出入国が可能で、国際的な業務を行う経営者・投資家に最適 家族の申請も可能：配偶者および21歳未満の子どもが同行でき、配偶者は就労許可を申請可能E-2ビザの対象となるビジネスの種類
新たにビジネスを立ち上げることも、既存の米国企業に投資することも可能です。一般的な業種には以下が含まれます：
テクノロジー企業スタートアップThe E-2 visa has gained significant attention from Japanese investors and companies exploring opportunities in the United States. As longstanding economic partners, Japan and the U.S. continue to foster cross-border collaboration through trade, innovation, and investment. The E-2 visa provides a flexible, treaty-based solution for Japanese nationals seeking to start or grow...
Recent changes to the Alien Registration process have raised questions—particularly among Canadian nationals and families with children turning 14 while in the United States. Here’s what you need to know based on recent guidance from U.S. immigration officials and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Canadian Visitors Staying...The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially announced the termination of humanitarian parole programs for nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV). Effective March 25, 2025, this policy change impacts thousands of individuals currently in the U.S. under temporary parole status and raises critical considerations for employers, workers, and those seeking alternative immigration...
The recent detention and removal of a French scientist at a U.S. airport over private text messages has reignited concerns about Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers’ authority to search electronic devices at ports of entry. This incident highlights an important reality: CBP has broad discretion to inspect laptops, smartphones, and other digital devices—sometimes...
Did you know that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can search your electronic devices—including phones, laptops, and tablets—without a warrant or suspicion? Learn about the types of searches, your rights at the border, potential risks, and practical steps to safeguard your data. Download our guide to stay informed and prepared.
