Who Is Eligible For An E-2 Visa?

If the United States has a treaty of commerce and navigation with your country, and you are not seeking permanent residency or citizenship, this may be your best option. This visa is also available to treaty investors who are currently residing in the US in a lawful nonimmigrant status that want to request a change of visa status to E-2 classification. 

Why E-2 Is An Attractive Option?

If you want the freedom and flexibility to come and go with ease, this 2-year visa is ideal. This allows you to spend the time required in the United States to get your new business up and running and stay in the states for extended periods of time. When it expires you can reapply for another 2 years or return to your home country as planned—returning to the states on a standard travel visa. 

What Are Investment Minimums?

Investment minimum is $900,000 USD for Targeted Employment Areas which are businesses located within approved rural locations or in locations with high areas of unemployment. The minimum for a High Employment Area investment is $1,800,000 USD. 

However, there is far more to obtaining your new visa than generating the required capital—which is where Maple Liberty Partners can assist!