WHAT IS THE USA E-2 Visa?
The E-2 is a non-immigrant visa is available for only certain nationals and grant rights to live, work and study in the USA. The E-2 typically requires an investment of around USD 250,000 and is renewable indefinitely as long as the applicant maintains the business activities.
Advantages of the E-2 VISA
- Fast Processing, generally within 3 months
- Dependents included:
- Spouse
- Dependent children below 21 may be included
- Spouse can be employed in the USA
- Children can attend Schools, Colleges & Universities in the USA
- No minimum education or language requirements
- Successful applicants can remain in the USA for up to 5 years
- E-2 status is renewable provided that the applicant maintains the business activities
Investment Options
- Make a substantial investment (typically USD 250,000 to USD 300,000) in a new business, franchise or acquire an existing business in the USA
- Must create at least 2 jobs for qualified US workers in the USA
- The business must contribute to the growth of the USA economy
- Wide range of Franchise/Joint venture business options can qualify
Requirements
- Must be a citizen of an E-2 Treaty Country with the USA at the time of application
- Have no criminal record
- Complete a medical examination
- Must provide proof of the source of funds used for investment
- Must pass a due diligence check
Process
- Applicants from non-E-2 Treaty Countries can become eligible to apply by becoming a citizen of countries such as Grenada, Montenegro, North Macedonia or Turkey
- The investor must be in the process of acquiring or creating their business at the time of application
- Can establish a new business, acquire a business, acquire a franchise, or establish a joint venture business
- Application is made to a local US Consulate in the applicant’s country of residence
E-2 Treaty Countries
Albania
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belgium
Bolivia
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Cameroon
Canada
Chile
Colombia
Congo (Brazzaville)
Congo (Kinshasa)
Costa Rica
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Ecuador
Egypt
Estonia
Ethiopia
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Grenada*
Honduras
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Korea (South)
Kosovo
Latvia
Liberia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Mexico
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro*
Morocco
Netherlands
New Zealand
North Macedonia*
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Panama
Paraguay
Philippines
Poland
Romania
Senegal
Serbia
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sri Lanka
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
Togo
Trinidad & Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey*
Ukraine
United Kingdom
* Grenada, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Turkey Citizenship programs enable investors from non-Treaty countries to become eligible to apply for a USA E-2 Visa
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