| Frequently Asked Questions |
Your Immigration Questions Answered by VisaPro.
Here, you will find detailed answers to many of most common immigration questions. |  |
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What is E-2 treaty investor visa? | | | | | | The
E-2 treaty investor visa is a nonimmigrant visa which allows foreign entrepreneurs from treaty nations to enter into the U.S. and carry out investment and trade activities. | | | |
| | Note: Investment activities include purchase of a new business. The investment must be significantly proportional to the total investment, that is, usually more than half the total value of the enterprise or, if a new business, an amount normally considered necessary to establish the business. |
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How do I qualify for E-2 visa? | | | | | | To
qualify for E-2 visa: | | | | | |
| • | You must be the national of the country that has an investor treaty with the U.S. and you are involved in international trade |  |
| • | You must be serving your company in a capacity that is supervisory or executive in nature or involves skills essential to the operation of the business (key employee); or you are a 50 per cent owner of the company |
| | • | Your nationals own at least 50 per cent of the stock of your company i.e. the firm has
the nationality of the treaty country | | | • | You are investing or your company has invested
substantial amount that is at risk, meaning subject to potential loss if the business does not succeed, in a bona fide enterprise in the U.S. | | | •
| The U.S. business will involve in active trade or rendering of services | | | •
| You intend to depart at the conclusion of your duties in the U.S. | |
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| 3. | What is a 'substantial investment'? | | | |
| | An investment of at least $200,000 is considered substantial. However, it is not fixed and there are a few consulates which accept as low as $100,000, while a few demand as much as $500,000. Ideally $200,000 would be the most appropriate figure. |
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Note
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These figures are not the regulations of the USCIS,
but they reflect our experience in these cases
over the years.
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Note
2: If the investment becomes equal or greater than $500,000, you
may petition for permanent
immigration status if you meet the required criteria. |
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