United States

E-2 Non-Immigrant Visa

The United States EB-2 Visa is a permanent residency visa for individuals with advanced degrees or exceptional abilities in their professional fields. This visa is ideal for professionals, researchers, and executives who can demonstrate that their work will benefit the U.S. national interest.

United States
E-2 Non-Immigrant Visa

The United States E-2 Non-Immigrant Visa allows nationals of treaty countries to enter and work in the U.S. based on a substantial investment in a U.S. business. This visa is ideal for entrepreneurs who wish to develop and direct operations of an enterprise in which they have invested.

  • Population: Approximately 331 million
  • Languages: No official language at the federal level, but English is the most widely spoken
  • Economy: Largest in the world, with strong sectors in technology, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing
  • Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
  • Visa-Free Travel: Over 180 countries

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Advantage

  • Fast Processing: Typically within 3 months.
  • Dependents Included:
    • Spouse
    • Unmarried children under 21
  • Employment for Spouse: Spouse can work in the USA.
  • Education for Children: Children can attend schools, colleges, and universities in the USA.
  • No Minimum Education or Language Requirements.
  • Duration and Renewability: Valid for up to 5 years and renewable, provided the business activities are maintained.

Requirements

  • Citizenship: Must be a citizen of an E-2 Treaty Country.
  • No Criminal Record: Must have a clean criminal record.
  • Medical Examination: Must complete a medical exam.
  • Proof of Funds: Must provide proof of the source of investment funds.
  • Due Diligence: Must pass a due diligence check.
  • Residency: Must demonstrate residence in the country of citizenship.

Investment Options

  • Substantial Investment: Typically USD 250,000 to USD 300,000 in a new business, franchise, or an existing business in the USA.
  • Job Creation: Must create at least 2 jobs for qualified US workers.
  • Economic Contribution: The business must contribute to the growth of the US economy.
  • Business Types: A wide range of franchise or joint venture business options can qualify.

Process

  • Eligibility: Applicants from non-E-2 Treaty Countries can become eligible by obtaining citizenship in countries like Grenada, Montenegro, or Turkey.
  • Business Acquisition: Must be in the process of acquiring or creating their business at the time of application.
  • Types of Business: Can establish a new business, acquire an existing business, acquire a franchise, or establish a joint venture.
  • Application Submission: Apply at a local US Consulate in the applicant’s country of residence.

E-2 Treaty Countries

List of Countries: Includes Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Grenada*, Honduras, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Kosovo, Latvia, Liberia, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Mexico, Montenegro*, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Senegal, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey*, United Kingdom. (*Countries marked with an asterisk are popular options for non-E-2 Treaty Country nationals seeking eligibility.)

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