Appoint a lawyer to represent your application for a Business Visa to the United States.
An E2 visa is a temporary work visa for treaty investors and certain employees of qualifying organizations to come to the US to invest capital in a US business. A substantial investment of funds and/or assets must be made with the intent of generating a profit and ensuring successful operation of the business.
An E2 visa is only available to nationals of countries with which the United States maintains a treaty of friendship, commerce and navigation or similar arrangement.
Assessment for Businesses Assessment for EmployeesE2 Visa Requirements
To qualify for an E2 visa, the applicant must be a citizen of one of the following treaty countries:
| E2 Visa Treaty Countries: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Albania Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Cameroon Canada Chile China (Taiwan) Colombia Congo (Brazzaville) Congo (Kinshasa) Costa Rica |
Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Ecuador Egypt Estonia Ethiopia Finland France Georgia Germany Grenada Honduras Iran Ireland Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan |
Korea (South) Kosovo Kyrgyzstan Latvia Liberia Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Mexico Moldova Mongolia Montenegro Morocco Netherlands Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Paraguay Philippines |
Poland Romania Serbia Senegal Singapore Slovak Republic Slovenia Spain Sri Lanka Suriname Sweden Switzerland Thailand Togo Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Ukraine United Kingdom Yugoslavia |
In addition, a treaty investor must invest a substantial amount of capital in a commercial enterprise in the US that they intend to develop and direct. Investment in a non-profit enterprise does not meet this requirement. Substantial capital is considered in relation to the total cost of purchasing or establishing the enterprise and must be sufficient to ensure the venture's successful operation. The business must also employ US workers and not solely benefit the investor and their family.
Employees of organizations wishing to apply for an E2 visa must be coming to the US in the capacity of an executive or supervisor that will be providing ultimate control and responsibility for the organization's operations. To qualify, the organization must be at least 50% owned by persons who have the nationality of the treaty country and the applicant.
E2 visa applicants may also be required to meet certain health and character requirements.
Assessment for Businesses Assessment for EmployeesE2 Visa Entitlements
An E2 visa entitles the holder to live and work in the US temporarily. An E2 visa is usually granted for an initial period of 2 years and extensions may be granted. A treaty investor or employee may only work in the activity that was approved when the visa was granted. Any substantive changes in the investment or the organization's characteristics must be continue to meet the E2 visa requirements and be approved by the USCIS.
Spouses and unmarried children under 21 years of age may apply for the applicable derivative visa (E2 visa) to join their spouse or parent in the US. Accompanying spouses and children are entitled to study in the US without obtaining a student visa and accompanying spouses may undertake employment with an approved employment authorization.
Assessment for Businesses Assessment for EmployeesE2 Visa Processing Time and Costs
| Our Fees | |
|---|---|
| Premium Migration Service | US$1999 |
| Government Fees and Processing Times | |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | US$270 |
| Partner Application Fee | US$270 |
| Dependents Application Fee | US$270 |
| Processing Time | 1 day - 3 months |
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