Explore whether to buy or start a business for an E-2 visa. Get expert insights on each path's benefits for your U.S. investment journey
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Explore key considerations for buying an E-2 business, focusing on employee requirements and business viability. Learn more in our latest blog post.
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A B-2 visa may be a good option for incapacitated household members of an E-2 principal.
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Although nonimmigrants are generally not allowed to purchase or possess a firearm, an exception does exist for those who have a valid hunting license.
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Someone in valid E-2S status does not need separate work authorization before starting to work.
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Spouses and unmarried children under 21 years old are often able to get dependent visas that allow them to accompany a primary visa holder to the U.S.
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What happens after submitting a waiver request at the E-2 interview.
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New E-2 visa procedures and requirements at the Consulate in Madrid.
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How the E-2 applicant who is purchasing a majority share of an existing business can show that the funds are irrevocably committed and at risk.
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It is possible to switch from an E2 visa to an EB1C green card as long as the applicant meets all the EB1C requirements.
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If your children will be aging out of the E2 dependent visa, they can apply for another non immigrant visa such as for example the F-1 Student visa.
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If your E-2 was approved at a U.S. Consulate and you want to extend with USCIS, you should be prepared to provide evidence of your initial investment, including the source…
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An update to the Foreign Affairs Manual has changed how visa validity & reciprocity fees are determined for spouses and children of E-2 visa holders.
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It may be possible to use a foreign entity’s assets as part of the investment to a new E-2 entity by first transferring it to the investor as a dividend…
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If a married couple owns an E-2 business 50/50, it is usually best for one person to apply as the E-2 investor and the other to apply as the E-2…
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What you need to know about the E-2 employee visa and its requirements.
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A corporation has treaty country nationality if at least 50% of its ownership interests are held by nationals of treaty countries. If the company is owned by another company, the…
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E-2 applicants must provide sufficient documentation specifying the source of funds used in the investment, which may include extensive tax returns, bank statements, receipts, and transactional agreements.
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If you are applying for an E-2 visa and your company has been operating for several years there are a few different ways to structure the proof of investment.
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The E-2 and L-1 visas can each be great visa options for Canadian citizens. One big benefit of the L-1 is that Canadians can apply for this visa directly at…
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There is no residency requirement for the E2 visa and you don’t have to spend majority of your time in the US to keep the visa.
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You can start or purchase a company in the U.S. in any industry.
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If you are in the US on an E-2 investor visa and your office address changes, you don’t need to file form AR-11.
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If your E-2 visa was denied, you can re-apply for the E-2 visa as soon as you addressed the officer’s concerns/addressed the reason for the denial.
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USCIS can issue a Request for Evidence for E-2 petition for variety of reasons, but some of the common reasons are outlined in this blog post.
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