E2 Visa
The history of the E2 visa program started in the 1800s when America had a need for investment and skills to help deal with the demand for economic growth of the country.
Currently there are 78 participating treaty countries for example, United Kingdom, Canada, Argentina, Australia, Japan. Under the treaty investor program, citizens of a treaty country can apply to live and work in America for a specified period. The length of stay varies and will depend upon the expiration date of the visa granted to the individual. Currently, visas normally expire between 2-5 years at a time. Prior to the expiration of the visa, individuals are required to apply to have the visa renewed.
The average number of E2 visas issued per annum is 38,000 and this figure is set to increase as the United States issuance of other immigration visas tighten.
Obtaining an E2 visa can be quite complex. However, as your business broker, we have the resources, experience, knowledge and skills to provide you with what is required for a successful visa approval.
The E2 Treaty Investor visa allows the investor to live and work in the US to direct and develop the business, and allows entry of Executive, Management and Essential skills employees. In larger businesses management and executive level employees may be sent to the US instead of the owners of the business. Employees that are also nationals of the same E2 visa Country as the investor may also qualify for an E2 visa. The E2 visa can continue to be extended indefinitely as long as the business continues in the US.
Unlike the H1B visa category, there is no quota for E2 visas. The investment necessary to qualify for E2 Treaty Investor status varies and there is no set minimum. For consultancy businesses, for example software businesses, this could be tens of thousands of dollars or less in some cases. However, for smaller investments to register the business as an E2 business can be more difficult.
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