E-2 treaty investor Visa
The E-2 visa is an investment visa based on a bilateral treaty, so it can only be requested by people who are citizens of one of the signatory countries. It is a temporary visa that is granted for a specific period, although it can be renewed as long as the venture continues to operate according to the business plan originally presented. It is not a dual intention visa, although you, your spouse and children under 21 years of age will be allowed to live in the United States while your are managing your commercial venture.
Your spouse will be able to apply for an employment authorization document -EAD- and either, work for your E-2 business, start another company, or gain employment for another organization.
Your children under 21 can’t get a work visa, but they can attend a school of your choice. They will lose their E-2 visa status when they turn 21, but they could apply for an F1 visa to pursue or complete an academic education at a US college.
the following are the basic requirements
- The investor (whether an individual, or member of an LLC, or shareholder of a Corporation) must be a citizen of one of the countries that has a treaty with the United States. Luckily, there are several Latin American countries that
are included in the list, among them are Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Spain, Mexico and Paraguay. Here you can access the complete list.
- The investment must be “substantial” (interpreted as being sufficient to ensure the successful operation of the venture). However, the law does not establish a specific minimum amount as is the case in the case of an “EB-5” investment
visa.
- The investment must be “at risk,” which means that the capital invested must be liable to be lost in the normal course of business. It is worth mentioning that “at risk” capital does not only mean that the money has already been
spent, but could also include cases where a trade is acquired through a “conditional” contract that includes a clause by which the parties subordinate the full effectiveness of the legal act when granting or denying the visa. On
the contrary, funds deposited in a bank account are never considered “at risk”, since they can be transferred at any time.
- The venture must have a significant economic impact for the United States (for example, creating new jobs), such that its profits must be greater than those necessary to support the investor and his or her family.
- The investor must enter the United States for the sole purpose of developing and directing the commercial venture. In other words, the E-2 visa is not appropriate for someone who only wants to have a passive income.
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