E-2 Treaty Investor Visas
E-2 treaty investor visas allow foreign citizens to come to the United States and start a business. The immigrant will typically have to start with an initial investment of $50,000. While this may seem steep, E-2 visas also allow the business owner’s family members to move to the U.S. and continue living legally in the country for as long as the business exists and prospers.
If you or a loved one is interested in starting a business in the United States, acquiring an E-2 visa can help you realize your dreams. For help with applying for an E-2 visa, please do not hesitate to contact the Orange County E-2 visa lawyers of Garg & Associates, P.C., at 949-540-6704 for your confidential consultation.
E-2 Visa Requirements
Meeting the requirements for an E-2 treaty investor visa can be difficult, but having the assistance of a skilled visa lawyer can improve your chances of obtaining this documentation. In order secure an E-2 treaty investor visa, an individual must generally meet the following requirements:
- Be a citizen of a country with whom the United States has a visa agreement
- Have a significant investment in the enterprise that must be substantial enough to ensure a financial commitment to the company
- Be responsible for developing or directing the company
- Intend to leave the U.S. once the E-2 visa expires
As long as the investor and his or her family members continue to meet the requirements for an E-2 visa, they may stay in the United States indefinitely and can renew their E-2 visa every two to five years. However, if the business fails and the applicant no longer meets the requirements, then they can be removed from the country.
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If you need help in acquiring an E-2 visa, you are not alone. Contact the knowledgeable Orange County E-2 visa attorneys of Garg & Associates, P.C., at 949-540-6704 to learn more about how we can help you.
