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 and unmarried
- 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 • E2 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
E-2 Visa 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
- Must demonstrate residence in the CBI country
Process
- Applicants from non-E-2 Treaty Countries can become eligible to apply by becoming a citizen of countries such as Grenada, Montenegro, 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
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
Kyrgyzstan
Latvia
Liberia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Mexico
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Netherlands
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Panama
Paraguay
Philippines
Poland
Romania
Senegal
Serbia
Singapore
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
Spain
Sri Lanka
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
Togo
Trinidad & Tobago
Tunisia
Türkiye
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Yugoslavia
* 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
Read also: United States EB-2 Visa