The United States offers unique opportunities for international entrepreneurs. You can live and work here by launching or acquiring a business. The E-2 Treaty Investor Visa is designed for nationals of specific treaty countries. It allows you to direct and develop your own enterprise. Unlike the EB-5 Green Card, the E-2 does not require an $800,000 investment. Instead, the investment must be ‘substantial’ relative to the business cost. This makes the E-2 ideal for small business owners, franchise purchasers, and startup founders.
At Clinch Law Firm, we act as your strategic partners. We guide you through placing your capital ‘at risk’ before visa approval. Our team navigates the complex ‘Proportionality Test’ for you. We also draft a comprehensive 5-Year Business Plan to meet job creation requirements. Are you opening a startup or buying a franchise? We ensure your investment structure secures your future in America.
U.S. law does not set one E-2 visa investment amount, such as $50,000, $100,000, or $200,000, for every applicant. Current Department of State guidance asks whether the investment is substantial compared with the real cost of the specific business. As…
If you're planning to start fresh as an investor in the United States, discover the rules for the E2 Investor Visa.
