TomFlorida

What an interesting and valuable site this is.

I'm looking for some pointers on what I'm trying to do and I'm sure I
can't be the first to attempt it.

I'm in the US with my family on B2 and now wishing to stay, via B2-E2
status conversion, then B2 through the London Consulate in due course.
(I'm still looking for a business to buy!) I've been advised, and
looking at it, it seems true, that the paperwork is not too difficult, I
would have to do nearly all of the preparation myself anyway and the
attorneys I've seen require substantial payment and, so I've heard,
don't always get it right.

I know I need to do a lot of trawling for information and forms but
wonder if anyone could point me to a source of detailed information on
the forms required, the application addresses, how the application pack
has to be prepared, where I can download/obtain the forms etc, etc - if
you've done it, I'm sure you know what I mean?

Also, subsequent to the E2 status, but presumably applied for in
parallel, my wife would need permission to work and my children would
need permission to attend school - any thoughts?

What have been your experiences of info. requests form USCIS?

Can anyone confirm that children are allowed to go to state school on
E2-status (I home school at the moment)?

Thanks in anticipation of your help.

OberonSH

> What an interesting and valuable site this is.
>
> I'm looking for some pointers on what I'm trying to do and I'm sure I
> can't be the first to attempt it.
>
> I'm in the US with my family on B2 and now wishing to stay, via B2-E2
> status conversion, then B2 through the London Consulate in due course.
> (I'm still looking for a business to buy!) I've been advised, and
> looking at it, it seems true, that the paperwork is not too difficult,
> I would have to do nearly all of the preparation myself anyway and the
> attorneys I've seen require substantial payment and, so I've heard,
> don't always get it right.
>
> I know I need to do a lot of trawling for information and forms but
> wonder if anyone could point me to a source of detailed information on
> the forms required, the application addresses, how the application
> pack has to be prepared, where I can download/obtain the forms etc,
> etc - if you've done it, I'm sure you know what I mean?
>
> Also, subsequent to the E2 status, but presumably applied for in
> parallel, my wife would need permission to work and my children would
> need permission to attend school - any thoughts?
>
> What have been your experiences of info. requests form USCIS?
>
> Can anyone confirm that children are allowed to go to state school on
> E2-status (I home school at the moment)?
>
> Thanks in anticipation of your help.

Hi,

Here's a link to the government site you can get the forms etc from,
they also provide guides for certain forms. This this actually takes you
to the E2 form, but thelinks on the left of the screen when you get
there will help you find the correct form.

I hope this helps a bit. I'm afraid I can't advise on the adjustment,
best bet is to read absolutely everyhting you can get your hands on!

http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/forms/forms_1342.html

Fatbrit

> What an interesting and valuable site this is.
>
> I'm looking for some pointers on what I'm trying to do and I'm sure I
> can't be the first to attempt it.
>
> I'm in the US with my family on B2 and now wishing to stay, via B2-E2
> status conversion, then B2 through the London Consulate in due course.
> (I'm still looking for a business to buy!) I've been advised, and
> looking at it, it seems true, that the paperwork is not too difficult,
> I would have to do nearly all of the preparation myself anyway and the
> attorneys I've seen require substantial payment and, so I've heard,
> don't always get it right.
>
> I know I need to do a lot of trawling for information and forms but
> wonder if anyone could point me to a source of detailed information on
> the forms required, the application addresses, how the application
> pack has to be prepared, where I can download/obtain the forms etc,
> etc - if you've done it, I'm sure you know what I mean?
>
> Also, subsequent to the E2 status, but presumably applied for in
> parallel, my wife would need permission to work and my children would
> need permission to attend school - any thoughts?
>
> What have been your experiences of info. requests form USCIS?
>
> Can anyone confirm that children are allowed to go to state school on
> E2-status (I home school at the moment)?
>
> Thanks in anticipation of your help.

There really is no onwards from an E2. Consider carefully before
committing.

TomFlorida

> There really is no onwards from an E2. Consider carefully before
> committing.

Thanks 'fatbrit'. I was meaning onwards from E2-status ie 'E2-proper'.
But thanks for your cautionary note.

Ray

> What an interesting and valuable site this is.
>
> I'm looking for some pointers on what I'm trying to do and I'm sure I
> can't be the first to attempt it.
>
> I'm in the US with my family on B2 and now wishing to stay, via B2-E2
> status conversion, then B2 through the London Consulate in due course.
> (I'm still looking for a business to buy!) I've been advised, and
> looking at it, it seems true, that the paperwork is not too difficult,
> I would have to do nearly all of the preparation myself anyway and the
> attorneys I've seen require substantial payment and, so I've heard,
> don't always get it right.
>
> I know I need to do a lot of trawling for information and forms but
> wonder if anyone could point me to a source of detailed information on
> the forms required, the application addresses, how the application
> pack has to be prepared, where I can download/obtain the forms etc,
> etc - if you've done it, I'm sure you know what I mean?
>
> Also, subsequent to the E2 status, but presumably applied for in
> parallel, my wife would need permission to work and my children would
> need permission to attend school - any thoughts?
>
> What have been your experiences of info. requests form USCIS?
>
> Can anyone confirm that children are allowed to go to state school on
> E2-status (I home school at the moment)?
>
> Thanks in anticipation of your help.

Seems to me ..all this research should have been done 6 months
before you arrived...
But business's to avoid ..
Pool Service
Lawn Sevice
Propert management
They are done to death ...

TomFlorida

> Seems to me ..all this research should have been done 6 months
> before you arrived...
> But business's to avoid ..
> Pool Service
> Lawn Sevice
> Propert management
> They are done to death ...

Thanks for your comments Ray, I agree about those types of business.

Fatbrit

> What an interesting and valuable site this is.
>
> I'm looking for some pointers on what I'm trying to do and I'm sure I
> can't be the first to attempt it.
>
> I'm in the US with my family on B2 and now wishing to stay, via B2-E2
> status conversion, then B2 through the London Consulate in due course.
> (I'm still looking for a business to buy!) I've been advised, and
> looking at it, it seems true, that the paperwork is not too difficult,
> I would have to do nearly all of the preparation myself anyway and the
> attorneys I've seen require substantial payment and, so I've heard,
> don't always get it right.
>
> I know I need to do a lot of trawling for information and forms but
> wonder if anyone could point me to a source of detailed information on
> the forms required, the application addresses, how the application
> pack has to be prepared, where I can download/obtain the forms etc,
> etc - if you've done it, I'm sure you know what I mean?
>
> Also, subsequent to the E2 status, but presumably applied for in
> parallel, my wife would need permission to work and my children would
> need permission to attend school - any thoughts?
>
> What have been your experiences of info. requests form USCIS?
>
> Can anyone confirm that children are allowed to go to state school on
> E2-status (I home school at the moment)?
>
> Thanks in anticipation of your help.

Fourteenth Amendment protections will apply, I believe. See:
Plyler v. Doe

TomFlorida

> Fourteenth Amendment protections will apply, I believe. See:
> Plyler v. Doe

Thank you. Looking at that, it would also seem to cover the leagl entry
I'm looking for.