E2 VISA

The E2 Treaty Investor Visa gives investors and startup owners permission to live and work in the United States of America. The visa allows them to direct and develop relevant business opportunities while allowing the entry of Essential, Executive, and Management skills and employees. Employees who are nationals of the same E2 Visa nation as investors might also qualify for an E2 visa.

What is an E2 Visa?

An E2 Visa is an investors visa that allows you and your family (spouse and children under age 21) to live in the USA for at least 2 years (unlimited extensions) or more as long as you invest and maintain your investment. It is much cheaper than EB5 Immigrant Investor Green Cards.

There is no set minimum level of investment which may qualify for E2 Visa Treaty Investor status. Our recommendation is at least $50,000 if in the United States and $100,000 if outside.

There is currently no quota or annual cap, so E2 visas are unlimited in the number available.
The business should create employment in the US for both the E2 treaty visa national investor and US
citizens and residents in 5 years.
The investment must be in an active and operating business that requires people to work in the business.
Therefore passive investments in say property or stocks and bonds do not qualify.
An E2 visa basically allows you to buy entry into the USA without actually “immigrating”.
The E2 can be renewed indefinitely as long as the investor is running the business and it generates “more
than enough revenue” to support the investor’s family.
You can invest in virtually anything or trade in virtually anything.
Investors must place their funds in the hands of a bank or closing agent who is instructed to release the
funds to the seller of the property or business upon visa approval.
E2 visas are considered nonimmigrant visas. However, once an investor is able to qualify and enter into
the U.S. in this category, they are able to look for other opportunities and to apply for green cards and
eventually citizenship.
E2 visa holders may only work for themselves or the E visa enterprise. Spouse gets a
work permit and can freely work for any other company.
E2 visa holders and dependents may study in the US.
E2 visa holders and dependents may study in the US.
• E2 visa holders do not have to live in the US any particular
amount of time and may arrange their affairs so
they are not subject to world wide taxation.

Too good to be true? Here it is:
https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/temporary-workers/e-2-treaty-investors
Some countries are not eligible for E2 visas. The list of countries that can participate in E2 visa is:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/fees/treaty.html

E2 Visa Process

Arrange either $50,000 or $100,000 (outside the US) and make sure it is fully traceable.
(Money earned, Property Sold, Inheritance, Gift or Loan)
Open a US Company where you are at least 51% owner
Decide on a business to purchase. We can help. It could be a franchise, existing or new, and could be a partnership.
Sign a contract to purchase the business.
Move your money from your account to an “escrow” account to make sure that if you get
your visa you don’t back out of the purchase.
Apply for the E-2 visa. If you get the E-2 visa, you have to purchase the business. If you
don’t get the E-2 visa, then the money is returned to you.

E-2 Documents Needed

Beneficiary (The person applying for E-2)

Copies of Beneficiary’s degrees and diplomas and detailed resume.
Biographical Information for Beneficiary like passport, birth certificate and
marriage certificate.
VERY IMPORTANT: Source of Funds: Bank Statement for Beneficiary showing funds
including any wire transfers or transactions and explanations.
Any gift letters if moneyis used that belongs or someone else.

If you are Buying an Existing Business

Company’s incorporation documents
Commercial License
Certificate of Good Standing, identifying the ownership structure of the company
The Articles of Association above, which identifies the percentages of ownership
Audited Annual Financial Statements for Last Two Years Years
Bank Statements for Last Two Years Years
Sales Tax reports for the last 2 years
Payroll Report for the last 6 months
Lease Agreement
Photos of the business
Monthly Expense Report including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Purchase Orders, Invoices, Utility bills including Telephone/Cell Phone bills
Marketing and Promotional Materials
Company Presentation Fliers, Brochures
Website Printouts
The financial projection and business plan.

If you are Starting a New Business

The financial projection and business plan.
Lease for an office.

Plan of Action

Minimum investment of $50,000. Source has to be documented. ($100K if outside US)
Buy at least 51% of an existing business or start a new business
Commit the funds (i.e. buy the business before applying for the visa) or the funds have
to be held in escrow.
Non-Marginal: Make at least $3,000 a month in profit.
The E-2 visa will be for 2 years and will renew for two years indefinitely as long as the
business is in existence.
The whole family (husband, wife and children under 21) get the E-2 visa Spouse gets a
work permit and can freely work anywhere in the US.

Our Business Set Up & Consulting Fees: 11,950

We are not law firm

USA Immigration Fees: $ 6,423

Typical Immigration Fee:

$810
Typical Premium Processing Fee:

$2,805

*If you want your application processed within 15 days
Corporation Fee:

$308
Business Plan fee:

$2,150
Postage:

$350

FAMILY FILING FEES: $990

Typical Change of Status Fee:

$470
Typical Work Permit for Spouse Fee:

$520

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