FAQ: How To Get An E2 Visa?

To be approved, an E2 visa requires that (1) the applicant be a citizen or national of a country that has a commerce and navigation treaty with the United States, (2) he or she make a substantial investment in a commercial enterprise in the United States, (3) he or she have already invested or be in the process of

Is it hard to get E2 visa?

The E-2 application process can be daunting, and will require proper planning to be successful. However, prospective investors should note that most E-2 visa applications are approved, and with proper planning and execution, your application can be approved too. Thus, most E -2 visa applications get approved.

Can anyone with money get the E2 visa?

The applicant must make a substantial investment to qualify for the E2 investor visa. However, the law does not state a minimum dollar amount. Generally, the applicant should be prepared to invest at least $100,000 US dollars in the enterprise to have a good E2 visa case.

How much do you need to invest in an E2 visa?

In order to acquire an E2 visa, an investor must make a “substantial” in the business. Any amount is possible as there is no minimum amount specified by the immigration regulations but one should invest more than $150,000 to get the E2 visa.

How much does an E2 visa cost?

Pay the application fee For the E2 visa, the application fee is $205. You might also be required to pay additional fees such as visa issuance fees or reciprocity fees based on your home country.

What businesses qualify for E2 visa?

Below is a list of some types of businesses that may qualify:

• Auto Repair Shop.
• Acoustic Booth Sales.
• Bar.
• Bike Share and Use Program.
• Book Illustrator.
• Cabinet Making and Distribution Business.
• Catering Company.
• Cleaning Company.

How long does it take to get E-2 visa?

The processing time for an E2 visa varies by Consulate anywhere from about two weeks to four months. After an initial review is completed, the Consulate will set up an interview with the applicant. If the E2 visa is approved, it may take up to a week for the visa itself to be issued.

Can spouse work on E2 visa?

The spouse can work for the E-2 business, start their own business or take up employment for another organization, although exemptions apply, including high-security government-related jobs and jobs that specifically require US Citizenship.

What is the difference between E1 and E2 visa?

The E1 visa is reserved for treaty traders and E2 visas is for treaty investors. To qualify for either E1 or E2, the applicant must be from a U.S. Department of State treaty country. However, some countries have only a treaty trader or treaty investor agreement with the United States.

How many E2 visas are issued each year?

In the EB-5 visa’s shadow, the E-2 treaty investor visa has rapidly grown to over 43,000 approved on an annual basis. This represents over four times the number of EB-5 visas issued in 2017!

Can I buy American citizenship?

US Citizenship by investment EB-5 and E2 are not a citizenship by investment program, However; after getting a Green Card via the EB-5 visa route, investors can apply for USA citizenship after five years of Permanent Residency. This process is known as Naturalization.

What is E2 visa qualified?

To qualify for E-2 classification, the treaty investor must: Be a national of a country with which the United States maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation; Have invested, or be actively in the process of investing, a substantial amount of capital in a bona fide enterprise in the United States; and.

How much money is required for investor visa in USA?

The required standard minimum investment amount of $1 million and the minimum investment amount for investment in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) of $500,000; Permitting state designations of high unemployment TEAs; and. Prior USCIS procedures for the removal of conditions on permanent residence.

Can I drive Uber on E2 visa?

Donald Edward Smith. An E2 spouse may drive for Uber with an EAD. Unless, the E2 is for Uber related employment an E2 principal may not drive for Uber.

Can I apply for E2 by myself?

You can apply for an E2 Visa without a lawyer —but the majority of people do not want to devote the time and effort to learn all of the requirements and avoid costly errors. If you want to discuss this topic further, please feel free to reach out to me at ben@frearlaw.com. Good luck on your E2 Visa journey!

What is the average fee for an immigration lawyer to help with an E2 visa?

$5,000 in attorney’s fees for the immigration petition. $500 in attorney’s fees for family’s application (if any family is also applying) $460 for the filing fee charged by the USCIS for the main petition.