United States welcomes foreign nationals who can create new jobs by investing in or starting a new business inside the United States. Depending on your goals and amount of capital you wish to invest, you can obtain an E-2 Visa for yourself and your family.
E-2 TREATY INVESTOR VISA
E-2 Visa is a great opportunity for those looking to move to Unites States and start their own business. You qualify for an E-2 visa if you are a citizen of a country that has an investor treaty (link to list) with the U.S. and you are coming to America to either start and operate a business yourself or you may be a key employee of a business which is at least 50% owned by other nationals of your home country.
An E-2 visa can be issued for up to 5 years but the actual amount of time that it is issued is based on the discretion of the consular officer that adjudicates your petition but also the reciprocity between the applicant’s country and the United States. When you qualify for an E-2 visa, your spouse and unmarried children under age 21 can also get E-2 visas simply by providing proof of their family relationship to you. E-2 visas for dependents authorize your accompanying relatives to stay with you in the U.S. There are no limits to E-2 Visa renewals.
The investment must be made in a U.S. business that is actively engaged in trade or the rendering of services. Investment in stocks, land speculation or holding companies does not qualify. Do not confuse E-2 treaty investor nonimmigrant visas with green cards through investment (explained below). The E-2 visa is a completely different type of visa with completely different requirements. Remember, all nonimmigrant visas are temporary while green cards are permanent. Moreover, a green card through investment requires a dollar investment of at least half a million or more, while an E-2 visa can be obtained with an investment of around $150,000 or even lower.
To summarize, there are six requirements for getting an E-2 visa:
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