E-2 Visa

The United States offers a variety of visas for those looking to come to conduct business. One such visa is the E-2 Treaty Investor visa. While there are a set of extensive requirements to qualify for an E-2 visa, being granted E-2 status will allow a person to travel to the United States with a visa that will be valid for up to two years with an unlimited number of two-year extensions available. Read more . . .

Two of the most highly sought after employment-based visas are the EB-2 and the EB-3 classifications.
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If you are looking to come to the U.S. to work, you may be overwhelmed by visa options and information. It is often difficult to discern which visa would be best for you under the circumstances. If you are a professional considering immigrating to the U.
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On Tuesday August 20, 2019, the French-American community heard of an unexpected announcement in which the conditions of validity for the E1 and E2 non-immigrant visa were revised. Previously, holders of this visa, based on review of their dossier and validation of their business plan, were granted a five-year visa. Following this latest announcement, the reasons for which are still unsure, the validity has been reduced to 15 months. According to American immigration law, visa categories are aligned with the conditions attributed to American citizens in partner countries. However, there has not been a recent change in the French immigration laws pertaining to this visa category.

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An E-2 Investor Visa may be available to certain foreign investors or employees of foreign investors who are looking to invest a substantial amount of capital in a United States business. The visa grants the recipient two years to legally work in the U.S. with the ability to renew an indefinite amount of times. This type of visa is a great option for those who qualify.
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Can I qualify for an E-2 visa if I have borrowed my investment funds?

Investors looking to temporarily enter and work in the United States may seek an E-2 visa.  E-2 visas are non-immigrant visas created for foreign entrepreneurs from countries that have a special treaty with the U.S.  With an E-2 visa, foreign investors can live and work in the U.S. if they make a “substantial investment” in a U.S. enterprise.  While E-2 visas can provide the legal path to entry that some foreign investors need, they can be hard to secure.  Many E-2 visa applications are denied if the investor does not adequately prove the source and/or the flow of their funds.  

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