One of the visas that we process most often in this office is the E2 investor visa. For all those who have savings or assets that they can dispose of, there is a visa that allows them to live in the United States when the foreigner is willing to invest in a newly created company or in one that is already in existence. In addition to the main investor, this may include managers or employees essential to the proper operation of the company. Spouses and unmarried children under 21 years of age also qualify.
These types of projects are very sophisticated and require a United States immigration attorney who has experience with this type of visa to lead the process, supported by a certified accountant in the United States (CPA) and a company with experience in preparing the business plan.
The first question that candidates ask me is how much the investment should be. The law states that the investment must be substantial and unfortunately it leaves it in limbo and does not answer the interested parties’ question. In the end, an American government official will decide if the investment is sufficient based on the investment package where the business plan plays a crucial role in convincing the officials and thus determining whether the initial investment effectively meets the objectives of the visa. In addition, it is important to note that at the time of the visa application, the company must already be operating or be in the process of starting operations.
Since there is a lot at stake, it is extremely important to conduct a feasibility study of the project taking into account all the factors of the investment project and in this way you will be certain whether the project will be successful and if not, simply ensure that there is no damage and that you do not waste time or money.
Below I list the requirements for this visa:
Existence of an international treaty between the US and the investor's nationality.
The investor must own at least 50% or more of the shares.
The investment must be made before applying for the visa or being in the process of investing.
The investment must be made in a real business that has a commercial purpose and the business actually operates.
The investment must be substantial.
The investment CANNOT be marginal, solely for the minimum subsistence of the investor.
The investor should focus on the development of the company directly.
The investor must demonstrate that he/she will leave the country at the end of the visa.
If you would like more details about this visa to find out if you qualify for it, we invite you to schedule a consultation at 915-532-252. We will be able to LISTEN to you, and we will go over the details of the investment project, the requirements, the procedure, costs, and times. Please leave this delicate and serious project in our hands, since we know how to do it.
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