The E-2 Visa grants entry to the United States for a national of a treaty country, termed “Treaty Investor,” following a substantial capital investment in a U.S. business. The eligibility criteria for E-2 status encompass certain employees of a Treaty Investor. Dive into the details of this invaluable business visa.
Qualifications of a Treaty Investor
To meet E-2 Visa criteria, a Treaty Investor must:
- Hold nationality in a country with a U.S. treaty of navigation and commerce.
- Invest, or be in the process of investing, a substantial amount in a U.S. business.
- Intend to enter the United States solely for developing and directing E-2 business operations.
Qualifications of the Employee of a Treaty Investor
For an E-2 Visa as an employee of a Treaty Investor, the employee must:
- Be a national of the Treaty Investor’s treaty country.
- Fulfill the U.S. Law definition of “employee.”
- Engage in supervisory or executive duties or possess special skills crucial to business operations.
Period of Stay
A qualified Treaty Investor or employee can stay in the U.S. for an initial two years. Extensions, in increments of up to two years, can be requested, with no limit on the number of extensions. All E-2 holders must express the intention to leave the U.S. upon visa expiration.
Terms and Conditions of the E-2 Status
A Treaty Investor or employee may work solely in the approved E-2 Visa business. Under specific conditions, an E-2 employee may work for a parent company or one of the main subsidiaries of the E-2 Business.
Family of an E-2 Visa Holder
A Treaty Investor or employee may bring along a spouse and unmarried children under 21, regardless of nationality differences. Family members can apply for E-2 non-immigrant dependent Visas, granted the same stay period as the principal E-2 visa holder.
Before Applying for the E-2 Visa
Compliance with U.S. immigration law requires the Treaty Investor to commit funds to the E-2 business before filing the application. While a reasonable capital amount may suffice for the E-2 Visa application, a complete investment should be made when filing.
Hiring an E-2 Visa Attorney
The E-2 Visa application process is intricate; an experienced Immigration Attorney is crucial to avoid delays or denials. At Jurado & Associates, P.A., our attorneys excel in guiding you through each step, from forming a new E-2 company to crafting an immigration business plan.
Choose the Miami E-2 Visa Attorneys at Jurado & Associates, P.A.
Our immigration law experts at Jurado & Associates, P.A., provide business-focused immigration services globally. Count on our team of experienced E-2 Visa Attorneys to streamline your application and address your specific needs. Schedule an initial consultation by calling (305) 921-0976, emailing [email protected], or WhatsApp atĀ +1 (305) 921-0976.
