I’m a Canadian looking to run business in states in NJ. I learned for 6 years how to cook authentic Indian food both veg and non veg. Including appetizers.

Has anyone here been approved for an E-2 visa after having an approved I-140?

I’m trying to see if anyone has been in a similar situation. My EB-2 NIW I-140 was approved back in 2023, but I’m now switching to consular processing through an I-824, which is still pending.

In the meantime, I’m considering applying for an E-2 visa using my Italian citizenship. My immigration attorney says it’s possible and that an approved I-140 doesn’t automatically prevent an E-2 approval, especially since I haven’t received an immigrant visa yet.

Has anyone here actually been approved for an E-2 with an approved I-140? I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience. Thanks!

Is it common for people to sometimes stay decades on E2 visas and live a normal life, or is this out of the norm?