E-2 Visa
Overview
Overview of E-2 Visa
The E-2 visa classification allows a national of a treaty country to be admitted to the United States when investing a substantial amount of capital in a US business. Certain employees of such a person or of a qualifying organization may also be eligible for this classification.
Advantages of E-2 visa
- Does not require US employer to sponsor the employment petition
- Operate a legitimated business through a relatively small amount of investment.
- No maximum limit to the number of extending the same visa status in every 2 years
- Spouse and children under 21 years of age also can obtain E-2 dependent visa status
- E-2 spouse is eligible for an employment with a valid working permit.
- Dependent children can attend public schools in the US
Eligibility Requirements
- Proofs of legitimate source of investment funds
- At least 50% of ownership in the invested business in the US
- Investor’s active involvement in operation of the invested business in the US
- Hiring at least 2 local employees
Procedures
Required Documents