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E-2 (Investor Visa)

Description
The E-2 visa is a non-immigrant visa which allows a foreign entrepreneur of a treaty nation to enter into the U.S. and carry out investment and trade activities.

Duration of Stay
The E-2 visa is usually issued for two years. After 2 years, the E-2 visa holder in the U.S. must either leave the U.S. and re-enter or obtain an extension while in the U.S. The E-2 visa holder is allowed to extend his/her stay in two year increments as long as he/she maintains E-2 qualifications.

Accompanying Family
Dependents (spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21) of E-2 visa holders can obtain an E-2 Dependent visa. They must apply individually.

Requirements

Be the national of the country that has an investor treaty with the U.S.
Be serving his/her company in a capacity that is supervisory or executive in nature or involves skills essential to the operation of the business (key employee); or he/she is a 50 per cent owner of the company
Be a citizen of a country owning at least 50 per cent of the stock of the company i.e. the firm has the nationality of the treaty country
Intend to depart the U.S. at the conclusion of his/her duties

Special Considerations
E-2 dependent visa holders may attend school in the U.S. E-2 spouses may apply for work authorization upon admission to the U.S.

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	Employers can have their employees apply for their visa’s online. OUR PRACTICE AREAS: Business/Visitor Visas Investor Visas Student Visas Temporary Work Visas Exchange Visitor Visas Overseas Intracompany Visas Employment-based Green Card Family-based Green Card Citizenship E-2 (Investor Visa) Description The E-2 visa is a non-immigrant visa which allows a foreign entrepreneur of a treaty nation to enter into the U.S. and carry out investment and trade activities. Duration of Stay The E-2 visa is usually issued for two years. After 2 years, the E-2 visa holder in the U.S. must either leave the U.S. and re-enter or obtain an extension while in the U.S. The E-2 visa holder is allowed to extend his/her stay in two year increments as long as he/she maintains E-2 qualifications. Accompanying Family Dependents (spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21) of E-2 visa holders can obtain an E-2 Dependent visa. They must apply individually. Requirements Be the national of the country that has an investor treaty with the U.S. Be serving his/her company in a capacity that is supervisory or executive in nature or involves skills essential to the operation of the business (key employee); or he/she is a 50 per cent owner of the company Be a citizen of a country owning at least 50 per cent of the stock of the company i.e. the firm has the nationality of the treaty country Intend to depart the U.S. at the conclusion of his/her duties Special Considerations E-2 dependent visa holders may attend school in the U.S. E-2 spouses may apply for work authorization upon admission to the U.S.

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