E-2 Investor visa for trade agreement with the United States
Business Visa for countries with a trade agreement with the US.
This visa allows citizens of a country that has a current trade agreement with the United States to obtain a nonimmigrant visa for themselves and their families and essential employees.
This visa allows citizens of a country that has a current trade agreement with the United States to obtain a nonimmigrant visa for themselves and their families and essential employees.
You must be a principal investor (at least 50% shares) or work as a senior executive of the foreign company.
That the business allows him to support himself and his family and also provide employment.
The principal investor is not required to have a company abroad to apply for the E2 visa. However, the principal investor must maintain ties to his country of origin.
Yes. Investors can buy an existing business or start a new business venture. A well-advised business plan must be made.
Yes. This visa allows the spouse to obtain a work permit, but not the children.
As it is a non-immigrant visa, this visa does not lead to a residence, so it must be applied independently to another immigration status to obtain permanent residence.
Yes, this visa allows you to apply for derivative visas for spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age. In addition, essential employees of the investor may apply.
Yes, you can do it from your country of origin (consular processing) or while in the United States through a change of Status.
Yes. You can make a change of status, since the B1/B2 visa is for tourism and business. You must take care that the time granted as a tourist has not expired.
The investor and their spouse may apply for unlimited E2 visa renewals as long as the investor continues to meet the visa requirements.