The E2 visa is an investment-based visa for investors and entrepreneurs. The basic idea of the E2 visa is that it allows you to start a business or purchase an existing business in the US and work for that business.
Advantages
- Fast Processing, generally within 3 months
- Spouse and dependent children up to 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 indefinitely
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
E2 Treaty Countries
- Albania
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Ethiopia
- Finland
- France
- Georgia
- Germany
- Grenada
- Honduras
- Ireland
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Korea (South)
- Kosovo
- Latvia
- Liberia
- Luxembourg
- Macedonia
- Mexico
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Philippines
- Poland
- Romania
- Serbia
- Senegal
- Singapore
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Togo
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- United Kingdom
Investment Options
- Make a substantial investment (typically USD 250,000) in a new business, franchise or acquire an existing business in the USA
- Must create 2 jobs for qualified US workers in the USA.
- The business must generate profits within a reasonable period
- The business must contribute to the growth of the USA economy
- Wide range of Franchise business options can qualify
Process
- Applicants from non-E-2 Treaty Countries can become eligible to apply by becoming a citizen of Grenada
- 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, or acquire a business franchise
- Application is made to local US Consulate