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We specialize in providing entrepreneurs and investors with comprehensive immigration services. We will explain the purpose of the E-2 visa, its application procedure, eligibility criteria, and common questions taking you through its complexities.
When foreigners make a substantial investment in a US company, they are able to enter and work in the United States with the E-2 visa, which is a non-immigrant visa. Entrepreneurs and investors who have invested a significant amount of capital or are in the process of making investments wish to enhance and manage the operations of an organization are eligible to obtain this visa.
The E-2 visa fee includes the visa application form, the filing fee for Form DS-160, and any additional expenses related to legal representation, document preparation, and related services. We work closely with our clients to make sure they are fully aware of all associated costs.We also offer transparent fee structures.
Applicants must fulfill a number of requirements in order to be eligible for an E-2 visa:
Nationality: A country with a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States is required for the applicant to obtain E-2 visas. Go here to see a list of treaty countries.
Substantial Investment: A substantial amount of capital in a bona fide company in the United States must have been invested by the investor or is currently actively investing it.
Control and Development: The applicant has to prove that they have a controlling interest in the US company and that the investment will generate sufficient income to provide the investor and their family with a minimum of living.
Intent to Depart: After their E-2 status expires, holders of the visa must maintain an intention to leave the United States
The time required to get an E-2 visa depends on the individual circumstances and the consulate’s processing times. The process can typically take several weeks to several months. The amount of applications that are handled by the consulate or U.S. embassy where the application is submitted determines initial processing times.
Several crucial steps comprise the E-2 visa application process:
Investment: Invest significantly in a company in the United States.
Visa Application: After paying the required visa application fee, the applicant or their employer fills out Form DS-160 online.
Documentation that aids: Provide evidence of significant investment, the source of investment funds, ownership by a treaty nation, and the treaty relationship between the United States and the applicant’s home country.
Visa Interview: Plan and attend a visa interview at the consulate or U.S. embassy in your country.
Approval and Entry: The applicant can enter the United States to build a business in the United States if approved.
The purpose of the E-2 visa is to make it easier for foreign entrepreneurs and investors to start and run businesses in the United States.
Although there is no fixed amount, the investment must be substantial and sufficient to guarantee the company’s success. It should also correspond to the total cost of starting or acquiring the company.
Yes, spouses and unmarried children under 21 years old can travel to the United States with the principal E-2 visa holder. While accompanying spouses are allowed to study but cannot work, accompanying children are allowed to study.
Processing time varies, but usually it takes several months. Preparation of documents, scheduling interviews for visa, approval, and submission of your packet to the US consulate are all part of this.
No, in order to be eligible for the E-2 visa, the investor’s nationality must be from a nation that has a treaty of commerce and navigation with the US. A list of treaty countries is available here.
It may be possible to alter status to E-2 in certain circumstances. Consult an immigration attorney for a case-specific evaluation.
Numerous businesses—including franchises, startups, and established companies—can obtain the E-2 visa.
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