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Invest In a U.S. Business
And focus on growing your ROI.
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E-2 allows foreign investors to work in the U.S. This visa class is exclusively for what the USCIS terms “treaty traders and investors.” This means that all applicants must be nationals of a country that holds a treaty of trade and commerce with the United States.
E-2 Visa Advantages
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Politically, the U.S. Government is generally friendly to investors.
#AmericanDream.
No Lottery
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Unlike the H1B visa, there is no lottery or limit on the E-2 Visa.
Path to Green Card
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The E-2 can be renewed indefinitely and supports longer-term green card planning.
Multi-Entry Visa
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E-2 is a multi-entry visa so you are free to travel internationally.
No Minimum Salary
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Earn an acceptable wage for your position and industry. There is no minimum salary.
No Degree Required
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No advanced degree or formal education required.
No Max Stay
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Valid for up to 3 years and renewable with no maximum stay.
Criteria
There are a few criteria that go into preparing your visa.
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If you already have a qualifying business, you're set. If you're coming to the U.S. to set up a new company, we can begin entity formation in parallel with your immigration process, all handled by one firm.
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Our attorneys can help make sure that all of your documents and evidence are submitted according to the regulations and your timeline.
E-2 Criteria
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You must meet all criteria.
National of Treaty Country
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The investor, either real or corporate person, must be a national of a treaty country to meet this criterion.
Substantial Investment
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The investment capital and reserves should total a substantial amount, typically $100k or more, to meet this criterion.
Must Place Funds at Risk
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"At-risk" means that the investment is to be irrevocably committed to meet this criterion.
A Real Operating Enterprise
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If your business is an operating business offering goods or services, then you meet this criterion. No passive investment.
Investment Not Marginal
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If you are ROI-positive and generating enough revenue to make a significant economic contribution, like creating jobs, then you meet this criterion.
To Direct Business
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The investor is coming to the U.S. to develop and direct the business. If you own at least 50% of the company or control it through a managerial role, then you meet this criterion.
How We Work
1.Dream
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We will have a call to make sure you qualify for what you are seeking.
2. Design
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We have another call to get details about you and your company.
3. Inspire
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We share documents, contracts, and letters for you or others to sign.
4. Create
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You sign all final documents & launch your new journey!
WHAT OUR TALENTED CLIENTS SAY
"2nd.law is simply the best legal solution. I feel so lucky to have met its founder Bahar. After meeting so many lawyers from different firms, I couldn’t believe how easy and personal the experience was. I was so happy with the results and have referred many people so far, because I know they will be in good hands."
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