Investor Visa Program
(E-2 Visa).
By investing or buying a business or enterprise in the U.S., you not only contribute to economic growth itself but also open the door to a new life for you and your family.
With the right guidance and planning, the investor visa can be an effective and rewarding pathway to realizing the American dream.
E-2 Program (Foreign Investor Visa).
In order to apply for the E-2 Investor VISA, the foreign investor must purchase or invest in an existing U.S. business or enterprise or create one from scratch.
The investment visa is extended to all their immediate family members as well as their children under the age of 21.
The Treaty Investor Visa (E-2 nonimmigrant classification) is intended for citizens of a foreign country with which there is a qualifying treaty or agreement in force. The investor, whether an individual, partnership or corporate entity must be a citizen of the following countries with which there is a treaty or agreement in force:
Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (Kinshasa), Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Grenada, Honduras, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liberia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Senegal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom.
The investor must purchase an enterprise or business in the U.S. where at least 50 percent of the entity must be owned by his or her person.
The Investment must be in an actual operating enterprise or business, i.e., an active entity.
A paper organization, speculative or inactive investment does not qualify.
The investment must be substantial, with committed and irrevocable funds or assets.
The capital to be invested must be sufficient to ensure a successful operation of the enterprise or business, uncommitted funds in bank accounts are not considered an investment.
The funds to be invested must be real and the investment must be at risk from a business sense.
Loans secured with the assets of the investment enterprise are not allowed, nor are loans granted by the seller of the enterprise or business.
The enterprise or business in question must generate income significantly greater than that which only serves to provide a decent livelihood for you and your family, but also amply covers the operating costs of the enterprise.
It is mandatory to go to the United States to develop and direct the enterprise.
If you are not the principal investor, you must be considered an essential employee, employed in a supervisory, executive or highly specialized capacity.
'Normal' and unskilled workers will not be admitted on the visa.
