By Isaul Verdin, VERDIN Founder and Managing Partner |

What is Intent to Depart?

Three Important Things to Know About Intent to Depart

E visa (both E1 Visa and E2 Visa) applicants must show intent to depart the United States upon expiration of their E visa status.

Generally, e visa applicants satisfy the intent to depart requirement by presenting a simple declaration that the applicant will depart the U.S. when the E visa expires. See USCIS E-2 Treaty Investors.

 The “Intent to Depart” Requirement

The intent to depart requirement provides an opportunity for the E Visa applicant to impress the U.S. government officer with his or her understanding of the law through a properly organized case.

Some Situations May Require Additional ‘Intent to Depart’ Information

There are situations in which consular officers may require additional information to prove intent to depart.

1. If E visa applicants are the beneficiaries of an immigrant petition, then they should present additional evidence of home country ties;

2. E visa applicants may present evidence of property ownership in the home country in the form of real estate or business; and,

3. E visa applicants may also present evidence of family ties to the home country to establish that the applicant will be motivated to return home upon the expiration of the E visa.

E Visa Questions or Need Assistance?

VERDIN immigration lawyers are prepared to guide E visa applicants with questions or issues related to the Intent to Depart E visa requirement.

What is Intent to Depart?

From https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/temporary-workers/e-2-treaty-investors

“Qualified treaty investors and employees will be allowed a maximum initial stay of two years.  Requests for extension of stay may be granted in increments of up to two years each.  There is no maximum limit to the number of extensions an E-2 nonimmigrant may be granted.  All E-2 nonimmigrants, however, must maintain an intention to depart the United States when their status expires or is terminated.

An E-2 nonimmigrant who travels abroad may generally be granted an automatic two-year period of readmission when returning to the United States. It is generally not necessary to file a new Form I-129 with USCIS in this situation.”

VERDIN E Visa Business Solutions

VERDIN’s business and investor group provides help to clients wanting to establish and/or expand their business operations in the United States. We have helped clients in multiple industries to include: international trade, real estate, restaurants and hospitality, technology, beauty and fashion, retail and services.

VERDIN represents clients in business planning and E visa matters involving real estate ventures, technology start-ups, business acquisitions, or new business formations.

Our team is especially focused on forming a strategic relationship with our clients to aid them to succeed in the early planning stages. Many of our clients retain us at early stage planning to maximize opportunities for success.

E Visa or Immigration Questions? Please Contact VERDIN Law

Isaul Verdin has extensive experience advising multinational companies and entrepreneurs on complex US immigration matters involving investments.

Mr. Verdin focuses on advising companies on structuring entities, acquisitions, and strategic expansion to satisfy US immigration E-1, E2, L1A, L1B, or EB-1 objectives in a variety of fields; including real estate, aviation, technology, manufacturing, retail, luxury goods, and professional services. Additionally, he litigates deportation defense matters throughout the US.

VERDIN boasts a combined 70 years of experience in immigration law. Since its inception, VERDIN has gained a reputation for prevailing in even the most complicated immigration matters.

“As a Board Certified, Immigration Lawyer (Texas Board of Legal Specialization) with over 17 years of experience, my passion is immigration law. We will listen to your concerns, answer all your questions, and expertly guide you through your immigration process.” ~ Isaul Verdin, Founder and Managing Attorney

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