E-2 Investor Visa
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The E-2 Investor Visa is a popular non-immigrant visa for individuals looking to invest in and manage a business in the United States. If you’re ready to establish or expand your business in one of the world’s largest economies, the E-2 visa offers an excellent opportunity to live and work in the U.S. while managing your investment.
What is the E-2 Investor Visa?
The E-2 visa is available to individuals from countries that have a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States. It allows investors to enter the U.S. to direct and develop a business in which they have made a substantial investment. The business can be a startup, acquisition, or expansion of an existing enterprise.
Key Benefits of the E-2 Investor Visa
Flexible Duration: The E-2 visa is typically issued for an initial period of up to two years, with unlimited extensions as long as the business remains operational.
Spouse and Children: Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can accompany you to the U.S. Your spouse may also apply for work authorization.
No Minimum Investment Requirement: While there is no specific minimum investment, the investment must be “substantial” and sufficient to ensure the successful operation of the business.
E-2 Investor Visa
Eligibility Criteria for the E-2 Investor Visa
To qualify for the E-2 visa, you must meet the following criteria:
- Nationality: You must be a citizen of a country that has a treaty of commerce with the U.S.
- Substantial Investment: You must invest a significant amount of capital in a U.S. business. While no exact figure is specified, the investment should be enough to ensure the success of the business.
- Real and Operating Business: The business must be an active, for-profit enterprise providing goods or services.
- Control Over the Business: You must have at least 50% ownership of the business or operational control through a managerial position.
- Intent to Depart: The E-2 visa is a non-immigrant visa, so you must demonstrate the intention to leave the U.S. once your visa expires.
Why Choose Abrish Consulting?
At Abrish Consulting, we are committed to helping investors succeed in the U.S. market. Our team has years of experience in U.S. immigration law and business planning, ensuring that you receive personalized, professional support every step of the way. We understand the unique challenges that foreign investors face, and we are dedicated to helping you achieve your business goals in the U.S.
FAQ's
The E-2 visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows individuals from treaty countries to invest in and manage a business in the United States. It is designed for those who wish to live and work in the U.S. while developing their enterprise.
A treaty country is one that has a commerce and navigation treaty with the United States. Only nationals of these countries are eligible for the E-2 visa. You can find the full list of treaty countries on the U.S. Department of State's website.
Both options are allowed under the E-2 visa. You can either start a new business in the U.S. or invest in an existing one. The business must be an active, for-profit enterprise that provides goods or services.
The E-2 visa is a non-immigrant visa and does not directly lead to a Green Card. However, many E-2 investors eventually transition to immigrant visa categories such as the EB-5 Investor Visa or other employment-based Green Cards.
