If you’re a successful foreign entrepreneur, here are 5 reasons that the E-2 investor visa may be your winning ticket to the American dream:
#1: Invest as little as $100,000 USD
You can invest as little as $100,000 to obtain an E-2 visa, assuming you satisfy all other requirements for it.
In fact, the law regarding E-2 visas does not specify a minimum investment amount. It simply says that the E-2 visa applicant must make a “substantial” investment in the U.S. business (the E-2 enterprise) that is proportional to the type of investments that are commonly required to establish, open, develop and grow a business like that successfully over time. But in practice, U.S. immigration officials tends to want to see an investment of at least $100,000 to demonstrate your commitment to the long-term success of the business.
#2: Start a new U.S. business, buy an existing one, or get a franchise.
You can start your own U.S. business, buy at least 50% of an existing one, or simply invest in a U.S. franchise with a track record of success in other locations. You have options with the E-2 visa. Many of our clients prefer to start their own U.S. business doing something similar to what they did successfully abroad, but others prefer the ease and simplicity of buying a franchise, and a some invest in an existing U.S. business that’s not a franchise.
#3: Renew your E-2 investor visa (indefinitely)
The original term of an E-2 investor visa is normally 5 years, but you can renew it when it’s about to expire as long as your E-2 enterprise continues to operate, employ Americans, and grow in accordance with its business plan.
#4: Bring your family members
You can bring your spouse and any children under the age of 21 with you to the United States. Once you are approved for your E-2 investor visa, your spouse and children under 21 will be able to enter the United States with their own derivative or dependent E-2 visas. Moreover, while you can only work for your E-2 enterprise in the United States (because you will be expected to direct and develop its operations), your spouse will be authorized to work for any U.S. business. And, while your children will not receive work authorization, they can attend school in the U.S. under their E-2 visas.
#5: Potentially adjust your status from E-2 to permanent residency
in the future, you can potentially adjust your status from E-2 to permanent residency (or green card) in the United States. The E-2 visa is a non-immigrant visa. Consequently, your intent upon entering the United States must be to return to your home country upon expiration of your E-2 visa. However, if your E-2 enteprise does really well over time – that is, if it grows, hires a lot of Americans, and serves the national interest of the United States in various ways and/or if your investment in the E-2 enterprise increases significantly – you can potentially adjust your status from E-2 to permanent resident in the future.
Contact us directly to learn more and discuss the possibilities for you and your family.
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