E-2 Treaty Investors Visa

E2 Investor Visa Lawyer in Chicago

E-2 Treaty Investors Visa is an investment based non-immigrant visa that allows foreign investors to invest and live in the United States. The E2 investor must be a business owner or entrepreneur from one of the Treaty countries. They must also intend to develop and direct an operations of an enterprise in which he/she has invested, or, of an enterprise in which he/she is actively in the process of investing. There is no legal limit to the E2 investor visa minimum investment amount.

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Minimum Investor Amount for E2 Visa

E2 visa requires that an E2 investor must invest a “substantial amount” of capital to a legitimate enterprise or start-up in the U.S. So, how much is “substantial amount”? Is there a E2 investor visa minimum investment amount?

To avoid a denial of your E-2 visa, it is important to understand the term “substantial amount”. First of all, there is no set dollar figure constitutes a minimum amount of investment to be considered “substantial” for E-2 visa purposes. To determine whether an E2 investor visa has substantial investment amount, an immigration officer will use the “proportionality test” which weighs the amount of the capital invested with the estimated cost of establishing the business, or, for an already-existing business, the cost of its establishment.

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A substantial investment for an E2 visa in the U.S. is typically $100,000 or more, although there is not set amount required by law. The investment can be in a business or enterprise, or it can be in real estate or other types of investments. To qualify for an E2 visa, the investor must demonstrate that the investment is substantial and that it is not a marginal enterprise.

The investor must also demonstrate that they will be actively involved in the investment and that it is likely to generate enough income to support themselves and their family. In addition, the investor must show that they have sufficient financial resources to sustain themselves while living in the U.S. The investor should also be able to prove that they possess special qualifications or skills related to their investment.

Overall, obtaining an E2 visa requires substantial investment and significant planning ahead of time. However, if successful, it can provide access to many opportunities available in the United States such as employment and business start-up, as well as a safe and secure environment. It is important to seek professional advice from an experienced U.S visa lawyer when applying for an E2 visa or any other type of visa.

Who is eligible for an E2 Investor Visa?

• Citizens from one of the Treaty countries.
• Entrepreneurs/Nationals making a “substantial” and “non-marginal investment in a United States company/enterprise;
• E-2 visas are for principal investors of the company (ie. Owning at least 50% of the company) as well as nationals of the treaty country that will be employed as managers or essential skills employees.
• Spouses and children of the E2 investor visa holders

E2 Investor Visa Treaty Countries

Below is a list of Treaty Countries that are eligible for a E2 Investor visa:

Country	Classification	Effective Date
Albania	E-2 Visa	January 4, 1998
Argentina	E-2 Visa	December 20, 1854
Armenia	E-2 Visa	March 29, 1996
Australia	E-2 Visa	December 27, 1991
Austria	E-2 Visa	May 27, 1931
Azerbaijan	E-2 Visa	August 2, 2001
Bahrain	E-2 Visa	May 30, 2001
Bangladesh	E-2 Visa	July 25, 1989
Bosnia and Herzegovina	E-2 Visa	November 15, 1982
Bulgaria	E-2 Visa	June 2, 1954
Cameroon	E-2 Visa	April 6, 1989
Canada	E-2 Visa	January 1, 1994
Chile	E-2 Visa	January 1, 2004
Taiwan	E-2 Visa	November 30, 1948
Colombia	E-2 Visa	June 10, 1948
Congo (Brazzaville)	E-2 Visa	August 13, 1994
Congo (Kinshasa)	E-2 Visa	Julye 28, 1989
Costa Rica	E-2 Visa	May 26, 1852
Croatia	E-2 Visa	November 15, 1982
Czech Republic	E-2 Visa	January 1, 1993
Denmark	E-2 Visa	December 10, 2008
Ecuador	E-2 Visa	May 11, 1997
Egypt	E-2 Visa	June 27, 1992
Estonia	E-2 Visa	February 16, 1997
Ethiopia	E-2 Visa	October 8, 1953
Finland	E-2 Visa	December 1, 1992
France	E-2 Visa	December 21, 1960
Georgia	E-2 Visa	August 17, 1997
Germany	E-2 Visa	July 14, 1956
Grenada	E-2 Visa	March 3, 1989
Honduras	E-2 Visa	July 19, 1928
Ireland	E-2 Visa	September 14, 1950
Israel	E-2 Visa	May 1, 2019
Italy	E-2 Visa	July 26, 1949
Jamaica	E-2 Visa	March 7, 1997
Japan	E-2 Visa	October 30, 1953
Jordan	E-2 Visa	December 17, 2001
Kazakhstan	E-2 Visa	January 12, 1994
South Korea	E-2 Visa	November 7, 1957
Kosovo	E-2 Visa	November 15, 1882
Kyrgyzstan	E-2 Visa	January 12, 1994
Latvia	E-2 Visa	December 26, 1996
Liberia	E-2 Visa	November 22, 2001
Luxembourg	E-2 Visa	March 28, 1963
Macedonia	E-2 Visa	November 15, 1982
Mexico	E-2 Visa	January 1, 1994
Moldova	E-2 Visa	November 25, 1994
Montenegro	E-2 Visa	November 15, 1882
Morocco	E-2 Visa	May 29, 1991
Netherlands	E-2 Visa	December 5, 1957
Norway	E-2 Visa	January 18, 1928
Oman	E-2 Visa	June 11, 1960
Pakistan	E-2 Visa	February 12, 1961
Panama	E-2 Visa	March 07, 1860
Paraguay	E-2 Visa	March 07, 1860
Philippines	E-2 Visa	September 6, 1955
Poland	E-2 Visa	August 6, 1994
Romania	E-2 Visa	January 15, 1994
Senegal	E-2 Visa	October 25, 1990
Serbia	E-2 Visa	November 15, 1882
Singapore	E-2 Visa	January 1, 2004
Slovak Republic	E-2 Visa	January 1, 1993
Slovenia	E-2 Visa	November 15, 1982
Spain	E-2 Visa	April 14, 1903
Sri Lanka	E-2 Visa	May 1, 1993
Suriname	E-2 Visa	February 10, 1963
Sweden	E-2 Visa	February 20, 1992
Switzerland	E-2 Visa	November 08, 1855
Thailand	E-2 Visa	June 8, 1968
Togo	E-2 Visa	February 5, 1967
Trinidad & Tobago	E-2 Visa	December 26, 1996
Tunisia	E-2 Visa	February 7, 1993
Turkey	E-2 Visa	May 18, 1990
United Kingdom	E-2 Visa	July 03, 1815
Ukraine	E-2 Visa	November 16, 1996
Yugoslavia	E-2 Visa	November 15, 1882

Advantages of E2 Investor Visas

• No minimum investment amount, but rather the investment must be “substantial” for the type of business. The term “substantial” can often be a subjective term and generally indicates an investment that is sufficient to make the business successful as opposed to a “speculative” investment.
• The investment must be “non-marginal”. In other words, the business should generate sufficient income to provide beyond the investor and the investor’s family, which generally means job creation.
• An E2 investor can either purchase an existing business or form a new business.
• E2 visas can be renewed indefinitely and in some cases can be granted in 5 year increments. .
• Your spouse and children can be included in the E-2 visa application as dependents.
• Your spouse will be eligible for employment authorization and your minor children can study in the U.S. while you’re on your E2 investor visa status.
• The E-2 investment can also be applied to an EB-5 Green Card Investment, in some circumstances and potentially allow the E-2 investor to remain in the US while waiting for the EB-5 green card to be adjudicated.

Hire an experienced E-2 Investor Visa Attorney in Chicago

If you are a business owner or entrepreneur from one of the Treaty countries, and you wish to gain residency in the U.S. through investment, then the E-2 Visa may be the appropriate visa for you. Please call 773-687-0549 or contact Cipolla Law Group online for a consultation. Our immigration lawyers have over 30 years of combined experience helping clients to live legally in the U.S. Our E visa immigration lawyers speak español, français, 中文, italiano and Português.

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