UNITED STATES OF AMERICAE-2 RESIDENCY VISA

The E2 Investor visa allows an investor to live and do business in the United States of America in exchange for a substantial investment (minimum recommended threshold is US $150,000). This investment must be in an enterprise of which 50% is owned by the investor.

BENEFITS OF THE USA E-2 PERMANENT RESIDENCY VISA

• Fast processing of 3 months
• Once obtained no need to spend any minimum time in the USA
• Active management of business is not required
• Investor’s spouse and dependent children under 21 years old can be included
• Family can live and work anywhere in the USA, it does not have to be in the same Estate where business is
• Investor’s spouse can also apply to work anywhere in the USA
• Time of validity varies depending on the country of treaty – generally validity is of 5 years but can be renewed unlimited times
• Can be renewed if the company still qualifies as an E-2 company. As such, a foreign investor can remain in the United States their entire career
• Without any upward limits
• Free high school education for children in the USA and in state college tuition rates apply
• Tax advantages - as a nonimmigrant resident if main applicant spends no more than 122 days per year in the USA no tax on worldwide income applies
• E-2 does not directly lead to a “Green Card.”
• E-2 may be converted to EB-5 to apply for citizenship over the course of time if the investment amount is increased to match EB-5 requirements.