T I P S F O R P R E P A R I N G A N D F I L I N G

A N E - 2 R E G I S T R A T I O N A P P L I C A T I O N

ABC’s of E-2 Visas

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Who May Obtain an E-2 Visa?

Investors

Citizens of 80+ Countries

Country of Birth is Irrelevant

What are the Benefits?

Duration

Indefinite Renewals

E-2 Spouse Can Obtain Work Permit

Where to Apply?

E-2 Visas Abroad

Change of Status in U.S.

Requirements

Itemized List of Start-up Expenditures

Substantial Investment

Enterprise Must Support Minimal Living for Your Family

Size of Investment

Rule of Thumb: At Least $100,000 (Proportionality Test)

$100,000+ Doesn’t Guarantee Approval, but Less Faces Stricter Scrutiny

Source of Funds

Received by Legitimate Means and in Control

“At Risk” Investment

Loan Can be Secured against Investor’s Personal Assets but Not the Businesses’ Assets

Business Plan

Well-formulated Business Idea

5 Year Projections

Capacity to Make Significant Contributions to U.S. Economy

Overcome Marginality

Unconventional Business Premises

Real and Active Enterprise

Home Office is Acceptable

Explain How Business Will Operate Successfully

Explain If Business Will Move to More Traditional Office Space

Purchasing a Franchise

E-2 Investment if Investor Has Autonomy to Develop and Direct Business

Renewal of E-2 Visas

Decent Profitability

Regain Stability: Inject More Capital and Explore New Business Opportunities

Employment for Family Members

Dependents: Spouses and Children

Regardless of Nationality

E-2 Spouses Can Apply for EAD

Children Cannot Obtain EADs

Prepare for the Interview

Officers Are Not Business Experts

Common Sense Explanation of Business Plan

Build Credibility through Confidence and Communication

Ability to Articulate All Aspects of Business