Invest In A U.S. Business And Get An E2 Visa By Izzy Buholzer At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

If you would like to live and work in the United States, an E2 investment Visa may be the best way for you to gain entry into the land of opportunity.

An E2 visa is a special non-immigrant visa that is available to nationals of more than 60 countries. Many of the countries on this list (which you can view at http://www.ibmiami.com/e2visa.htm ) are developing countries whose nationals would otherwise find entry into the U.S. almost impossible.

In order to get an E2 visa you must demonstrate that you wish to enter the United States in order to do the following activities:

1. Invest substantially in an already-established U.S. business
2. Develop and direct the operation of a business in which you have previously invested or which you are actively in the process of investing capital
3. Develop and direct investments coming from your country into the United States.

There is no dollar amount of what constitutes a “substantial” investment, and some investors have gained legal status in the United States with investments as little as $50,000. Your investment must represent a significant portion of the total capital of the business and it must be large enough to establish a viable and profitable business.

In addition, you must show that your investment will create jobs for U.S. workers. Although it is best to hire U.S. workers at the time of making your application, if you can show a reasonable projection of the jobs that will be created by your business, then the employment requirement will be satisfied.

Holders of the E2 visa generally are issued a four or five year visa, though some consulates only issue a one or two year visa for the first time. The visa can be extended indefinitely, as long as the investment continues. Extensions are usually for five years at a time.

If you obtain an E2 visa then your family members (spouses and unmarried children under 21) will also be allowed to live, work and attend school in the U.S.

In order to get an E2 visa you must have extensive documentation detailing the business plan, the amount of the investment, the nature of the capital, and a calculation of jobs that will be created by your business. You should also be able to show how your proposed enterprise will benefit the United States.

So, if you have money to invest, and have would like to live in the United States, then an E2 Visa may be just what you have been looking for.

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