{"id":11720,"date":"2020-11-20T18:00:41","date_gmt":"2020-11-20T18:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide-2\/"},"modified":"2022-01-16T20:27:15","modified_gmt":"2022-01-16T20:27:15","slug":"e2-visa-guide-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/tr\/e2-visa-guide-2\/","title":{"rendered":"E-2 Vizesi Ba\u015fvurunuz \u0130\u00e7in Kapsaml\u0131 Rehber"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"11720\" class=\"elementor elementor-11720 elementor-11721\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a12fc0a elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a12fc0a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1ddf4e9\" data-id=\"1ddf4e9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e47998 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7e47998\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1349\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ezgif-7-aa5d1476f69d.png\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048 wp-image-6473\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ezgif-7-aa5d1476f69d.png 1349w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ezgif-7-aa5d1476f69d-300x76.png 300w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ezgif-7-aa5d1476f69d-1024x258.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ezgif-7-aa5d1476f69d-768x194.png 768w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ezgif-7-aa5d1476f69d-50x13.png 50w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ezgif-7-aa5d1476f69d-60x15.png 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1349px) 100vw, 1349px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-69e3b8d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"69e3b8d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-901602c\" data-id=\"901602c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c358b47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c358b47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">E2 Visa: The Ultimate Guide For Your E-2 Visa Application<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d074934 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d074934\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the E-2 Visa? \n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-564e025 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"564e025\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-262881f\" data-id=\"262881f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82895e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"82895e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a60dd1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a60dd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element optml-bg-lazyloaded\"><p dir=\"ltr\">The E-2 Visa is a non-immigrant type of visa for citizens of treaty countries who wish to invest or start a business in the United States. With the E-2 Visa, based on the investment you will make, you can enter the United States and operate on your business. So if you wish to invest in and operate a United States business, the E-2 Visa is perfect for you.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">The E-2 Visa is a type of visa that can give you access towards a life in the United States for you, your family, and your business. This article hopes to serve as a guide for readers towards exploring new business opportunities in the United States with the E-2 Visa. Similarly, this is your one stop place about the in and out of E-2 Visa. Above all, this is how you can go about your way towards a new life in the United States with the E-2 Visa.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">[thrive_2step id=&#8217;4736&#8242;]Trigger goes here[\/thrive_2step]<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">The world is full of limitless business opportunities. But oftentimes for many of us, these opportunities are out of our reach. We then find limits to our business potential in the countries we are in now. If you feel that your business has reached its limits wherever you are, maybe it is time to move on and find new places to grow.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e6b7b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3e6b7b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u201cThe E-2 Visa is an opportunity for you and your family.\u201d<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41dd998 elementor-view-default elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"41dd998\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-quote-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f47b1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f47b1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">In an increasingly fast and globalized economy, more doors are opening, and once locked off business opportunities are now within arm\u2019s reach. So if you\u2019re a person who\u2019s looking to invest in the United States and create new opportunities for you and your family, then perhaps this visa is for you.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a62f43a\" data-id=\"a62f43a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70e5833 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"70e5833\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59a0915 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"59a0915\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/simone-hutsch-_wpce-AsLxk-unsplash-1-683x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5977\" alt=\"Modern architectural structure symbolizing organization and planning for E2 visa business strategy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/simone-hutsch-_wpce-AsLxk-unsplash-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/simone-hutsch-_wpce-AsLxk-unsplash-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/simone-hutsch-_wpce-AsLxk-unsplash-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/simone-hutsch-_wpce-AsLxk-unsplash-1-33x50.jpg 33w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/simone-hutsch-_wpce-AsLxk-unsplash-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/simone-hutsch-_wpce-AsLxk-unsplash-1-40x60.jpg 40w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/simone-hutsch-_wpce-AsLxk-unsplash-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-163362a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"163362a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-74c3bbf\" data-id=\"74c3bbf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-abe72d9\" data-id=\"abe72d9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1214ae1 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"1214ae1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-xs\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Table of Contents<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6d539a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d6d539a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tve_ct_level1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><a style=\"color: #21445c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tab-con-14\" rel=\"nofollow\">What is the E-2 Visa?\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve_ct_level1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><a style=\"color: #21445c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tab-con-16\" rel=\"nofollow\">Is an E-2 Visa a route to settle in the US?<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve_ct_level1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><a style=\"color: #21445c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tab-con-20\" rel=\"nofollow\">How long can I stay in the US on an E-2 Visa<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve_ct_level1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><a style=\"color: #21445c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tab-con-33\" rel=\"nofollow\">and how long does the E-2 Visa last for?<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve_ct_level1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><a style=\"color: #21445c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tab-con-114\" rel=\"nofollow\">Am I allowed to study on an E-2 Visa?<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve_ct_level1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><a style=\"color: #21445c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tab-con-133\" rel=\"nofollow\">Are there any travel restrictions on the E-2 Visa?<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve_ct_level1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><a style=\"color: #21445c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tab-con-38\" rel=\"nofollow\">E-2 Visa Countries:<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve_ct_level1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><a style=\"color: #21445c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tab-con-39\" rel=\"nofollow\">E-2 Visa Advantages and Disadvantages<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve_ct_level1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><a style=\"color: #21445c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tab-con-40\" rel=\"nofollow\">What happens if they reject my E-2 Visa?<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve_ct_level1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><a style=\"color: #21445c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tab-con-41\" rel=\"nofollow\">Going from an E-2 Visa to a Green Card<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve_ct_level1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><a style=\"color: #21445c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tab-con-42\" rel=\"nofollow\">The E-2 Visa and My Family<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve_ct_level1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><a style=\"color: #21445c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tab-con-43\" rel=\"nofollow\">E-2 Visa Application<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve_ct_level1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><a style=\"color: #21445c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tab-con-96\" rel=\"nofollow\">Your E-2 Visa Requirements<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve_ct_level1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><a style=\"color: #21445c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tab-con-52\" rel=\"nofollow\">What are the procedures for applying for the E-2 Visa?<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve_ct_level1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><a style=\"color: #21445c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tab-con-119\" rel=\"nofollow\">Your E-2 Visa Application Process<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve_ct_level1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><a style=\"color: #21445c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tab-con-120\" rel=\"nofollow\">Filing the E-2 Visa Application<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve_ct_level1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><a style=\"color: #21445c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tab-con-121\" rel=\"nofollow\">Applying for an E-2 Visa while under an ESTA<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve_ct_level1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><a style=\"color: #21445c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tab-con-125\" rel=\"nofollow\">What is ESTA?<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve_ct_level1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><a style=\"color: #21445c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tab-con-37\" rel=\"nofollow\">What is the Visa Waiver Program?<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve_ct_level1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><a style=\"color: #21445c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tab-con-94\" rel=\"nofollow\">After the E-2 Visa is approved?<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve_ct_level1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><a style=\"color: #21445c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tab-con-100\" rel=\"nofollow\">E-2 Visa Renewal: How do I do it?<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve_ct_level1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><a style=\"color: #21445c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tab-con-132\" rel=\"nofollow\">How Can an E-2 Visa Lawyer Help?<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve_ct_level1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><a style=\"color: #21445c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tab-con-73\" rel=\"nofollow\">E-2 Visa Business-centric FAQ<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve_ct_level1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><a style=\"color: #21445c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tab-con-74\" rel=\"nofollow\">Investment Requirements<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve_ct_level1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><a style=\"color: #21445c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tab-con-75\" rel=\"nofollow\">What should be my E-2 Visa Investment Amount?<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve_ct_level1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><a style=\"color: #21445c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tab-con-44\" rel=\"nofollow\">What is the E-2 Visa Minimum Investment Amount?<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve_ct_level1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><a style=\"color: #21445c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tab-con-45\" rel=\"nofollow\">Employing others under the E-2 Treaty Investor Visa<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve_ct_level1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><a style=\"color: #21445c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tab-con-46\" rel=\"nofollow\">Does an investment in Real-Estate qualify for an E-2 Visa?<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve_ct_level1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><a style=\"color: #21445c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tab-con-49\" rel=\"nofollow\">Can I buy a home and get an E-2 Visa?<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve_ct_level1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><a style=\"color: #21445c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tab-con-2\" rel=\"nofollow\">Can my car be part of my E-2 investment?<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve_ct_level1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><a style=\"color: #21445c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tab-con-53\" rel=\"nofollow\">Can I include a vehicle in my investment amount?<\/a><\/span><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c2433e5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c2433e5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-eb7662b\" data-id=\"eb7662b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-353ab24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"353ab24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bdea8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4bdea8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2381f145\"><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"tcb-clear\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8a8d0f45\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2381f146\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8a8c3167\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2381f148\"><div class=\"tcb-clear\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8a8ef137\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2381f149\"><h2 id=\"tab-con-16\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8a8d94e5\"><span style=\"color: #cf1e34;\">Is an E-2 Visa a route to settle in the US?<\/span><\/h2><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2381f14a\"><p>The E-2 Visa is a type of investor visa which allows you to enter the United States based on investments you have made. What this means is that you will be managing your investment in the United States. The E-2 Visa is a great opportunity for people who wish to migrate to the United States and operate a business. Additionally, this type of visa is particularly perfect for those who already have a strong desire to start or acquire a business in the United States.<\/p><div class=\"\">While the E-2 Visa does not lead directly to a Green Card since it is a type of\u00a0<strong>non-immigrant visa<\/strong>, there are still\u00a0<strong>ways to acquire a Green Card with an E-2 Visa<\/strong>.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2381f14c\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"tcb-clear\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8a8d0f47\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2381f14d\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8a8c317a\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2381f148\"><div class=\"tcb-clear\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8a8ef13a\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2381f149\"><h2 id=\"tab-con-20\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8a8d94e9\"><span style=\"color: #cf1e34;\">How long can I stay in the US on an E-2 Visa and how long does the E-2 Visa last for?<\/span><\/h2><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2381f14a\"><p dir=\"ltr\">When you process your E-2 Visa while in the United States as a\u00a0<strong>change of status<\/strong>, you are generally given a time period of two years. On the other hand, if you have processed it at a consulate, instead of just two years, you are generally given more time. \u00a0Depending on which country you are coming from and their relationship with the United States, the E-2 Visa can be valid from up to five years. After that, you can have it extended indefinitely [for most of the countries, it is five years]. So mainly, if you are going for a\u00a0<strong>Consular Application<\/strong>, the validity of your E-2 Visa would depend on which country you are coming from.<\/p><div class=\"\">You can be granted extensions in increments reaching up to two years. Similarly, you can be granted a number of extensions with the E-2 Visa, and there are no limits to this. As such, you will need to look for and study the\u00a0<strong>requirements for renewal<\/strong>\u00a0so that they can grant your extension.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2381f14e\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"tcb-clear\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8a8d0f49\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8a8f7970\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8a8c3184\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2381f148\"><div class=\"tcb-clear\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8a8ef13c\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2381f149\"><h2 id=\"tab-con-114\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8a8d94ee\"><span style=\"color: #cf1e34;\">Am I allowed to study on an E-2 Visa?<\/span><\/h2><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2381f14a\"><p dir=\"ltr\">Yes! You can study on an E-2 Visa as long as it does not conflict with the primary motivation for the visa. Above all, your primary motivation for the E-2 Visa is starting and expanding a business in the United States. So, the program you want to pursue should not be a full-length type on top of not harming the primary motivation for your E-2 Visa.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">This means that you cannot join full-length or full-time programs unlike in an F-1 Visa.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Consequently, this is because if you join a full-length program for study, the Immigration Officers will not have much faith in your drive and motivation towards pursuing your business. In the first place, you are in the country \u00a0to grow and expand your business.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcb-clear\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8a8d0f4b\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2381f14f\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2381f147\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2381f148\"><div class=\"tcb-clear\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8a8ef13e\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2381f149\"><h2 id=\"tab-con-133\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8a8d94f0\"><span style=\"color: #cf1e34;\">Are there any travel restrictions on the E-2 Visa?<\/span><\/h2><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2381f14a\"><p dir=\"ltr\">There are no travel restrictions with the E-2 Visa. One of the benefits of having an E-2 Visa is that it doesn\u2019t specify a limit on the time needed before returning to the United States should you go abroad. Additionally, if you are going abroad, you do not have to worry about securing another visa to get in and out. This is especially helpful for businessmen like you who need to attend to matters outside of the United States.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">As a businessman, you may often find yourself in situations where you need to go out of the country. With the E-2 Visa, you do not have to go through the hassle of securing another visa. Likewise, you do not have to deal with the general restrictions when it comes to your travel.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-94c2d87 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"94c2d87\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b0f9037\" data-id=\"b0f9037\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-413ff41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"413ff41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">E-2 Visa Countries:\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fee717b\" data-id=\"fee717b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d370e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9d370e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Does my country qualify\nfor an E-2 Visa?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5bc5719 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5bc5719\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9946128\" data-id=\"9946128\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d24eab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9d24eab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Albania<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Argentina<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Armenia<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Australia<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Austria<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Azerbaijan<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Bahrain<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Bangladesh<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Belgium<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Bolivia<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Bosnia-Herzegovina<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Bulgaria<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Cameroon<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Canada<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Chile<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Columbia<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Congo (Brazzaville)<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Congo (Kinshasa)<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Costa Rica<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Croatia<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Czech Republic<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Denmark<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Ecuador<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Egypt<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Estonia<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Ethiopia<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Finland<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-698998d\" data-id=\"698998d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-369d23f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"369d23f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p dir=\"ltr\">France<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Georgia<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Germany<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Grenada<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Honduras<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Iran<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Ireland<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Italy<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Israel<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Jamaica<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Japan<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Jordan<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Kazakhstan<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Kosovo<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Kyrgyzstan<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Latvia<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Liberia<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Lithuania<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Macedonia<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Mexico<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Moldova<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Mongolia<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Montenegro<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Morocco<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Netherlands<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">New Zealand<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Norway<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4d83a4e\" data-id=\"4d83a4e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a04144e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a04144e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-columns\"><div class=\"tcb-flex-row tcb--cols--3\"><div class=\"tcb-flex-col\"><div class=\"tcb-col\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element optml-bg-lazyloaded\"><p dir=\"ltr\">Oman<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Pakistan<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Panama<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Paraguay<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Philippines<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Poland<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Romania<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Serbia<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Senegal<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Singapore<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Slovak Republic<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Slovenia<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">South Korea<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Spain<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Sri Lanka<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Suriname<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Sweden<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Switzerland<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Taiwan<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Thailand<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Togo<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Trinidad and Tobago<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Tunisia<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Turkey<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Ukraine<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">United Kingdom<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8bf01a8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8bf01a8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5e043a0\" data-id=\"5e043a0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de909f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"de909f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">E-2 Visa Advantages and Disadvantages\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63d0f8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"63d0f8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">There are plenty of advantages to securing an E-2 Visa. However, with that comes a few disadvantages.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b5b4296 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b5b4296\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-55c0052\" data-id=\"55c0052\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f410e82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f410e82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tcb-flex-col\"><div class=\"tcb-col\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-juw8jgzu\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e22651\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e22653\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-juw8i3b3\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e22654\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e22656\"><div class=\"tcb-clear\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e22657\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-juicl1a3 tcb-excluded-from-group-item safari-ios-decoration-fix\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e22658\" data-float=\"1\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e22659\" data-clip-id=\"430ab3537e7ef\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e2265a\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tcb-icon-display dynamic-group-juick75u\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e2265c\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcb-clear\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e2265d\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-juw8htdr optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e2265e\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-3\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e2265f\"><strong>Advantages<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-juw8j5cm\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e22660\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e22661\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-styled_list\" data-icon-code=\"icon-chevron-down-solid\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e22662\"><ul class=\"tcb-styled-list\"><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item dynamic-group-jujijv64\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e22663\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style dynamic-group-juiciavt tcb-icon-display\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e22664\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save dynamic-group-juid3x2n tve-froala fr-box fr-basic\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e22665\"><a class=\"tve-jump-scroll tve-froala fr-basic\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tve-jump-16f2401ad92\">You can migrate to the United States quicker.<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item dynamic-group-jujijv64\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e22666\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style dynamic-group-juiciavt tcb-icon-display\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e22667\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save dynamic-group-juid3x2n tve-froala fr-box fr-basic\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e22668\"><a class=\"tve-jump-scroll tve-froala\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tve-jump-16f24022894\">You have control of your investment.<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item dynamic-group-jujijv64\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e22669\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style dynamic-group-juiciavt tcb-icon-display\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e2266a\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save dynamic-group-juid3x2n tve-froala fr-box\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e2266b\"><a class=\"tve-jump-scroll tve-froala\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tve-jump-16f2403700a\">You can bring your family with you.<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item dynamic-group-jujijv64\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e2266c\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style dynamic-group-juiciavt tcb-icon-display\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e2266d\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save dynamic-group-juid3x2n\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e2266e\">\u200b<a class=\"tve-jump-scroll\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tve-jump-16f24040ab4\">\u00a0There are no restrictions to traveling.<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcb-flex-col\"><div class=\"tcb-col\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-juw8jgzu\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e2266f\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e22670\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e22671\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-juw8i3b3\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e22672\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e22673\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e22674\"><div class=\"tcb-clear\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e22675\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-juicl1a3 safari-ios-decoration-fix\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e22676\" data-float=\"1\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e22677\" data-clip-id=\"0f4c8b7927e2e\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e22678\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tcb-icon-display dynamic-group-juick75u\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e22679\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcb-clear\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e2265d\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-juw8htdr optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e2265e\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-4\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e2267a\"><strong>Disadvantages<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-juw8j5cm\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e2267b\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e2267c\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-styled_list\" data-icon-code=\"icon-chevron-down-solid\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e2267d\"><ul class=\"tcb-styled-list\"><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item dynamic-group-jujijv64\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e2267e\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style dynamic-group-juiciz97 tcb-icon-display\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e2267f\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save dynamic-group-juid3x2n tve-froala fr-box fr-basic\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e22680\"><a class=\"tve-jump-scroll tve-froala fr-basic\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tve-jump-16f240d1f9c\">No passive donations or investments<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item dynamic-group-jujijv64\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e22681\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style dynamic-group-juiciz97 tcb-icon-display\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e22682\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save dynamic-group-juid3x2n tve-froala fr-box\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23e22683\"><a class=\"tve-jump-scroll tve-froala\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tve-jump-16f240d6144\">E-2 Visa is a Non-Immigrant type of Visa<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-851c2e9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"851c2e9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ded2f32\" data-id=\"ded2f32\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-223d30f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"223d30f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv-content-block tcb-local-vars-root thrv_wrapper\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23f7db45\" data-keep-css_id=\"1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23f7db47\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23f7db48\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23f7db49\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-5\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b095515\"><span style=\"color: #cf1e34;\">Your E-2 Visa&#8217;s Advantages Explained:<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23f7db4a\"><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23f7db4b\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23f7db4d\"><div id=\"tve-jump-16f2401ad92\" class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23f7db4e\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-6\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b177eca\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">1. You can migrate to the United States quicker.<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23f7db4f\"><p>One of the greatest advantages of the E-2 Visa is its processing time. Some visas in the United States take a number of years to process. However, with the E-2 Visa, it would only take a few months. With this, you can migrate to the United States more quickly. You can compare this to the more popular EB-5 Immigrant Visa for Investors. It can take a few years to approve the EB-5. So if you are looking for a quicker way to get to the United States, the E-2 Visa is your answer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23f7db50\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23f7db51\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8e824736\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23f7db4d\"><div id=\"tve-jump-16f24022894\" class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23f7db4e\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-7\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b177ecd\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">2. You have more control of your investments.<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23f7db4f\"><p>Another great aspect of the E-2 Visa is that it gives you greater control of your investment. \u00a0With other visa programs such as the EB-5 Immigrant Visa, they require you to have your funding released as an investment by a third party. This means you might not be able to see your money again! Another thing with the EB-5 \u00a0Immigrant Visa is that the minimum investment you are required takes around a million dollars. You can compare this with the E-2 Visa which allows your investment to be considerably smaller. How small you make your investment to be would depend on the nature of your business.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23f7db52\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23f7db53\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8e82473d\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23f7db4d\"><div id=\"tve-jump-16f2403700a\" class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23f7db4e\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-8\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b177ed0\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">3. You can bring your family with you.<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23f7db4f\"><p>There is also no need to worry about your family if you migrate to the United States with an E-2 Visa. This is because your family is covered by the E-2 Visa as well. Your spouse and children below the age of 21 can accompany you and relocate with you to the United States. \u00a0Additionally, your spouse can apply for a work authorization to get a job and your children can attend school in the United States. Should your children wish to go to a state college, they will be eligible for in-state tuition rates.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23f7db53\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23f7db4c\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23f7db4d\"><div id=\"tve-jump-16f24040ab4\" class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23f7db4e\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-9\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b177ed2\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">4. There are no restrictions to traveling.<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f23f7db4f\"><p>Lastly and perhaps the biggest advantage to the E-2 Visa is that it gives you freedom and flexibility for travel. As a businessman, you will often find yourself in situations where you will need to travel outside the country. With an E-2 Visa, you do not need to worry about being restricted to travel. You can safely go in and out of the country for business or vacation as there is no need to secure another visa.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv-content-block tcb-local-vars-root thrv_wrapper\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f240a1a6e\" data-keep-css_id=\"1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f240a1a6f\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f240a1a70\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f240a1a71\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-10\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b097f77\"><span style=\"color: #cf1e34;\">Your E-2 Visa&#8217;s Disadvantages Explained:<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f240a1a72\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f240a1a73\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8e827166\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f240a1a75\"><div id=\"tve-jump-16f240d1f9c\" class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f240a1a76\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-11\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b17c47c\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">1. You cannot have passive donations or investments.<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f240a1a77\"><p>The E-2 Visa requires you to work in the United States and have proof that you are actually doing so. This means that you cannot make a passive donation. You will really need to work for it. So if you are looking for passive investments, this visa might not be for you.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f240a1a78\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f240a1a79\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8e82716f\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f240a1a75\"><div id=\"tve-jump-16f240d6144\" class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f240a1a76\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-12\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b17c480\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">2. The E-2 Visa is a Non-Immigrant type of Visa.<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f240a1a77\"><p>The E-2 Visa is a Non-Immigrant type of visa. This means that you are relocating to the United States not as a citizen. So if you are looking to migrate to the United States and apply for citizenship there are\u00a0<strong>extra steps<\/strong>\u00a0you will need to take.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f240a1a7a\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f240a1a7b\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f240a1a74\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f240a1a75\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f240a1a76\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-13\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b17c482\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">3. You will have to renew your E-2 Visa every few years.<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f240a1a77\"><p>An advantage to the E-2 Visa is it\u2019s lower rates for the legal fees. However, this comes with a disadvantage because you will need to renew your visa every few years depending on which country you come from.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4d0c20b elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4d0c20b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3b038a2\" data-id=\"3b038a2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3eccb10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3eccb10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What happens if they reject my E-2 Visa?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8b2421 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"b8b2421\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d993cac elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d993cac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\"You can set up counter measures in the event that they deny your E-2 Visa.\"<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42bd4c6 elementor-view-default elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"42bd4c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-quote-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a8ff386\" data-id=\"a8ff386\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ac2513 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7ac2513\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Immigration Officials should give you reasons in the event that they reject your application for an E-2 Visa. How well you conduct yourself during the interview and if you have withheld information are just some of the possible reasons for being denied your E-2 Visa.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bb0472 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"3bb0472\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21250c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"21250c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Since you will be engaging in investments in the United States with an E-2 Visa, there is a lot of risk involved. There is a high risk with the investment and money you shell out in the instance that they do not approve your visa. To remedy this, there are measures you can take. For example if you are engaging in a lease, you can add a clause that does not oblige you under the terms of the agreement in the event that they reject your E-2 Visa.\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ccfb54e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ccfb54e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-94c696c\" data-id=\"94c696c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a75a46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a75a46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv-content-block tcb-local-vars-root thrv_wrapper\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2446dba2\" data-keep-css_id=\"1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2446dba3\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2446dba4\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2446dba5\"><h2 id=\"tab-con-41\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b19923c\"><span style=\"color: #cf1e34;\">Going from an E-2 Visa to a Green Card<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2446dba6\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2446dba7\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8e82a191\"><span style=\"color: #21445c; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">How do I go from an E-2 Visa to Green Card?<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2446dbab\"><p>An E-2 Visa does not lead directly to a Green Card. This is because it is temporary and it is a non-immigrant visa category. However, should you wish to apply for a Green Card it is possible. Below is how to go about just that.<\/p><p>There are two different ways on how you can go about converting your E-2 Visa to a Green Card.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2446dbac\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2446dbad\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8e82a19d\"><span style=\"color: #21445c; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">1. Visa Processing<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2446dbab\"><p>First is through a United States Consulate abroad where you can file for an immigrant visa. You can refer to this as<strong>\u00a0Consular Processing or Visa Processing<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2446dbae\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2446dbaf\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2446dba8\"><span style=\"color: #21445c; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">2. Adjustment of Status<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f2446dbab\"><p>Second is applying for an adjustment of status if you are in the United States in lawful status. Adjustment of status is changing your visa status from a non-immigrant visa status [E-2 Visa] to an immigrant visa status. Because the entire process for this is done in the United States, you do not have to leave the country if you are in the country in lawful status.<\/p><p>If you have an E-2 Visa, you will most likely rely on adjustment of status. It is important to understand that you have a non-immigrant status with your E-2 Visa so you will need to convert your E-2 Visa to an immigrant visa category.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv-content-block tcb-local-vars-root thrv_wrapper\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f317c6fc7\" data-keep-css_id=\"1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f317c6fc8\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f317c6fc9\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f317c6fca\"><h2 id=\"tab-con-42\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b19eef4\"><span style=\"color: #cf1e34;\">The E-2 Visa and My Family<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f317c6fcb\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f317c6fcc\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f317c6fcd\"><span style=\"color: #cf1e34; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Family members and dependents of E-2 Visa holders:<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f317c6fd0\"><p>It is very difficult to leave your family behind &#8211; to be miles away from the people you love. But with an E-2 Visa, you no longer have to worry about leaving your family behind. Because with the E-2 Visa, your family can accompany you to the United States, and miles after miles of ocean will not separate you.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-99e7208 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"99e7208\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b7a743d\" data-id=\"b7a743d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-415761b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"415761b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/brandless-jmIZ-q-qoZY-unsplash-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6052\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/brandless-jmIZ-q-qoZY-unsplash-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/brandless-jmIZ-q-qoZY-unsplash-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/brandless-jmIZ-q-qoZY-unsplash-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/brandless-jmIZ-q-qoZY-unsplash-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/brandless-jmIZ-q-qoZY-unsplash-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/brandless-jmIZ-q-qoZY-unsplash-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/brandless-jmIZ-q-qoZY-unsplash-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/brandless-jmIZ-q-qoZY-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7bacfaa\" data-id=\"7bacfaa\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fc86a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3fc86a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\"You can bring your dependents with you.\"\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8097f9 elementor-view-default elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"d8097f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-quote-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fa37e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9fa37e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">As there is no visa class for E-2 visa dependents, your spouse and unmarried children are allowed to receive derivative E-2 visas in order to accompany you. The duration of visas for your family members of a different nationality from you would be different. Reciprocal agreements between their country of nationality and the United States determines how long they can stay for. In the case that there exists no such reciprocal agreement, the duration of their visas will then be the same as yours. \n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9856e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c9856e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Now that you know that you can bring your family with you to the United States on an E-2 Visa, it is important for you to know what is next? The following are some of the questions we\u2019ve collated for you as a guide to plan out your's and your family\u2019s future life in the United States.\n\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-062fb1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"062fb1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b77df0f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b77df0f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7653357\" data-id=\"7653357\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b72dc73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"b72dc73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-815688b elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"815688b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9423713 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9423713\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3191d98a\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-23\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b1c7995\"><span style=\"color: #cf1e34;\">Will they force my children to leave the United States when they turn 21 years of age?<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3191d990\"><p>Once your children reach 21 years of age, they will need to leave the United States or apply for their own visa. Fortunately, there are many ways around this.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8e82e6d4\"><span style=\"color: #21445c; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">1. Continuing with an F-1 Visa<\/span><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3191d990\"><p>One such way is if your child is studying in University. They can apply for the F-1 student Visa so that they may continue and finish their studies. The F Visas are a type of non-immigrant student Visa for those who wish to pursue their studies in the United States.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3191d992\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8e82e6dd\"><span style=\"color: #21445c; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">2. Another Option: Optional Practical Training<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3191d990\"><p>After having F-1 status for a year they may opt to apply for Optional Practical Training. This allows them one year to work in their chosen field of study. Additionally, if they get approved for Optional Practical Training, they can use the time to secure a visa as an employee from a United States based employer by applying for an H1B Visa or labor certification.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4d2df71\" data-id=\"4d2df71\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbff8ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bbff8ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ben-white-EMZxDosijJ4-unsplash-684x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6061\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ben-white-EMZxDosijJ4-unsplash-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ben-white-EMZxDosijJ4-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ben-white-EMZxDosijJ4-unsplash-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ben-white-EMZxDosijJ4-unsplash-33x50.jpg 33w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ben-white-EMZxDosijJ4-unsplash-1026x1536.jpg 1026w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ben-white-EMZxDosijJ4-unsplash-40x60.jpg 40w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ben-white-EMZxDosijJ4-unsplash.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-62e89f3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"62e89f3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-022427f\" data-id=\"022427f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e03edb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e03edb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv-content-block tcb-local-vars-root thrv_wrapper\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3191d987\" data-keep-css_id=\"1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3191d988\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3191d989\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3191d993\"><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3191d994\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3191d98e\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3191d98f\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-26\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b1c94db\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">3. They can set up their own E-2 business.<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3191d990\"><p>Another option for your children to explore is to consider managing their own businesses, either by acquiring existing ones or starting an entirely new one. After which they may apply for their own E-2 visa.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\"><span style=\"color: #cf1e34; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Can my spouse and children work in the country while I\u2019m on an E-2 Visa?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"thrv-content-block tcb-local-vars-root thrv_wrapper\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f319b2824\" data-keep-css_id=\"1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f319b2825\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f319b2826\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f319b2828\"><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f319b2829\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8e830e28\"><span style=\"color: #21445c; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">1. Can my spouse work under the E-2 Visa?<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f319b282d\"><p>Your spouse can work in the United States once your E-2 Visa has been approved and you have arrived in the United States. To do so, they will have to present their Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization) as part of the process to grant an authorization to work. United States Immigration Attorneys can also assist your spouse when applying for work authorization.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f319b282e\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f319b282f\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f319b282a\"><span style=\"color: #21445c; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">2. Can my children work under the E-2 Visa?<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f319b282d\"><p>On the other hand, your children cannot apply for work while under a derivative E-2 Visa when they\u2019re under the age of 21. Once they have reached 21 years of age, they are no longer your dependents under the E-2 Visa. That is to say, to stay in the United States they will need their own Visa. For instance, they opt for the F-1 Visa or the H1B Visa. They can then work in the United States given that they have the legitimate documentation and authorization.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv-content-block tcb-local-vars-root thrv_wrapper\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f31a81b23\" data-keep-css_id=\"1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f31a81b24\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\"><span style=\"color: #cf1e34; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Your Children&#8217;s Education<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f31a81b25\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-columns\"><div class=\"tcb-flex-row tcb--cols--2\"><div class=\"tcb-flex-col\"><div class=\"tcb-col\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3906a982\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b622c95 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b622c95\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a6df5e6\" data-id=\"a6df5e6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3794b2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3794b2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sebastian-leon-prado-dBiIcdxMWfE-unsplash-819x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6070\" alt=\"Father and son sitting together with a ball, symbolizing family unity, stability, and opportunities through the E2 visa program\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sebastian-leon-prado-dBiIcdxMWfE-unsplash-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sebastian-leon-prado-dBiIcdxMWfE-unsplash-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sebastian-leon-prado-dBiIcdxMWfE-unsplash-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sebastian-leon-prado-dBiIcdxMWfE-unsplash-40x50.jpg 40w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sebastian-leon-prado-dBiIcdxMWfE-unsplash-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sebastian-leon-prado-dBiIcdxMWfE-unsplash-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sebastian-leon-prado-dBiIcdxMWfE-unsplash.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c128d3a\" data-id=\"c128d3a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1036e23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1036e23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f31a81b28\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f31a81b2a\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f31a81b2b\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-31\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b1d4334\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">1. Can my children attend school in the United States?<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f31a81b2c\"><p>Before your children reach 21 years old, as E-2 Visa dependents, they can attend public or private schools and university. After that, if they choose to attend a state college, they are also eligible for in-state tuition rates.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f31a81b2e\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f31a81b29\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f31a81b2a\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f31a81b2b\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-32\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b1d4338\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">2. How will I know what school to choose for my children?<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f31a81b2c\"><p>The best school for your children would depend greatly on your children&#8217;s unique physical, mental, psycho-social, and cultural needs. As a result, some schools may be better suited for your children than other schools. There is no formula in choosing the best school for your children, so what is of utmost importance is to give ample time into researching the schools in your area. Do not hesitate to call them and visit them if you have any inquiries. This is also important as it lets you know first-hand if they are the perfect fit for you and your child.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b75e42d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b75e42d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c3f8ad7\" data-id=\"c3f8ad7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c91ba77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c91ba77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32428811\"><h2 id=\"tab-con-43\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b1debe1\"><span style=\"color: #cf1e34;\">E-2 Visa Application<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32428812\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\"><span style=\"color: #21445c; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">1. How do I apply for the E-2 Visa?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32428817\"><p>You should apply at your local United States Embassy or Consulate accredited to your place of permanent residence. Additionally, as a part of the application process, you are required for an interview at the embassy consular section. This is if you are within the age range of 14 through 79 years old. For your children who are 13 and younger, and you and your other dependents age 80 and above, the interview is typically no longer required. However, in some cases it is specifically requested by the embassy or consulate.<\/p><p>In the application process before the interview, an ink-free digital fingerprint scan is usually taken. However, some applicants need additional screening, should this be the case they will notify you upon application.<\/p><p>Furthermore, you should note that the application process varies from consular posts in different countries due to differences in policies and visa processing procedures.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32428818\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\"><span style=\"color: #21445c; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">2. How do you qualify for the E-2 Visa?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32428819\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32428815\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32428816\"><h3 class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b1e0e84\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\"><em>Your Application and Investment Requirements<\/em><\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32428817\"><p>Now that you know what the E-2 Visa is, what it means to you, your family, and your business, and if your country of origin is eligible for it, we can look into the vital requirements and documentation for you E-2 Visa application. To qualify for the E-2 Investment Visa there are six vital requirements.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-af69688 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"af69688\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-eb452f8\" data-id=\"eb452f8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4574fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d4574fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The required documents for the application of your E-2 Visa are as follows:\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b97178e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b97178e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b89b294\" data-id=\"b89b294\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c98ad28 elementor-mobile-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c98ad28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">1.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a71abcf\" data-id=\"a71abcf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d165e97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d165e97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The first requirement is your completed Online Non-Immigrant Visa Electronic Application known as the Form DS-160<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3706abf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3706abf\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8576f25\" data-id=\"8576f25\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab8d003 elementor-mobile-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"ab8d003\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">2.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-57613ef\" data-id=\"57613ef\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-839c94f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"839c94f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">They will also look for the Non-Immigrant Treaty Trader\/Treaty Investor Application known as the DS-156E completed and signed. This is for executives, managers and\/ or essential employees.\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bec7127 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bec7127\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-99ff224\" data-id=\"99ff224\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ff48c5 elementor-mobile-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"0ff48c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">3.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6429bbe\" data-id=\"6429bbe\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-280c548 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"280c548\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">You will also need your passport valid for travel to the United States and with a validity date at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the United States. If you have family and dependents included in the passport, each person must complete their Form DS-160 application.\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-09ae33c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"09ae33c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-22f6c1d\" data-id=\"22f6c1d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1202167 elementor-mobile-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"1202167\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">4.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-eb62c9b\" data-id=\"eb62c9b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2441e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f2441e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do not forget your one 2-by-2-inch professional photograph.\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bdbf84f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bdbf84f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-84e3361\" data-id=\"84e3361\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4e1dff elementor-mobile-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c4e1dff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">5.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c31c613\" data-id=\"c31c613\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24c12be elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"24c12be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">As part of the visa application process, most applicants are required to have an interview at the embassy's consular section.\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5a0f043 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5a0f043\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-043e467\" data-id=\"043e467\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e313217 elementor-mobile-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"e313217\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">6.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-970e06e\" data-id=\"970e06e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de30af5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"de30af5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Most importantly, your comprehensive business plan showing that the business you will either buy or start can and will generate enough money to support you during your stay in the US along with all your dependents. This also means that the business cannot be marginal.\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7f86e2b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7f86e2b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a36c504\" data-id=\"a36c504\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fd7508 elementor-mobile-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"9fd7508\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">7.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e639dbb\" data-id=\"e639dbb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fce7ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1fce7ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Another important document is your business registration for the United States business.\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a8e1992 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a8e1992\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b6f4c27\" data-id=\"b6f4c27\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fc6b26 elementor-mobile-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"2fc6b26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">8.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-033ecb3\" data-id=\"033ecb3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b73b6d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b73b6d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">You will also need to bring your proof of wire transfer.\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0c46931 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0c46931\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-de7ebbc\" data-id=\"de7ebbc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-115ba38 elementor-mobile-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"115ba38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">9.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5421853\" data-id=\"5421853\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-480c2a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"480c2a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Your proof of source of income.\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a2a62b6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a2a62b6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-32724d9\" data-id=\"32724d9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d2d115 elementor-mobile-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"3d2d115\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">10.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9f797d2\" data-id=\"9f797d2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c64396c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c64396c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lastly, your proof of intent to return to your country because the E-2 Visa does not allow dual intent.\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3ce4ff9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3ce4ff9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4365976\" data-id=\"4365976\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9740b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f9740b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3275a052\"><h2 id=\"tab-con-52\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b23fb1f\"><span style=\"color: #cf1e34;\">What are the procedures for applying for the E-2 Visa?<em>Your E-2 Visa Application Process<\/em><\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3275a053\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3275a058\"><p>There are two ways to go about acquiring an E-2 Visa. For instance, you can apply for an E-2 Visa while in the United States. This is also known as\u00a0<strong>Change of Status<\/strong>. The other way is to apply at a consulate. Below is a comprehensive guide on what you should know regarding the processes.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3275a059\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3275a05a\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8e837685\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3275a056\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3275a057\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-47\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2414dd\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">1. Change of Status<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3275a058\"><p>If you are currently residing in the United States and would like to change your visa status to E-2 Visa, you can do so by filing a petition to change the status at the United States Citizen and Immigration Services. To do this process efficiently, you will need to prepare the necessary documents supporting those stated in the\u00a0<a class=\"tve-jump-scroll\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tve-jump-16f3277febe\"><strong>requirements<\/strong><\/a>. However, after being approved for changing one\u2019s visa status, you can not permitted to leave and re-enter the country the way an E-2 Visa would allow you.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3275a05b\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3275a05c\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3275a055\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3275a056\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3275a057\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-48\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2414e1\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">2. Consular Application<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3275a058\"><p>Another option for getting an E-2 Visa is through applying for it at a consulate. You can do this if you are outside the United States. You will need to submit the completed\u00a0<strong>DS-160 form\u00a0<\/strong>and supporting documents to the consulate. After submitting the necessary documentation, the consulate may ask for additional information. These documents are generally similar to what you might have previously provided if you were residing in the United States in the past. In short, after submission of the necessary documentation, the consulate will review the submission and contact you in for the interview.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a659dac elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a659dac\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3a175de\" data-id=\"3a175de\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efc9487 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"efc9487\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Consular application vs change of status?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ef9288e\" data-id=\"ef9288e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a438ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4a438ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">So, which is better?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5d245bb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5d245bb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-13b0fd0\" data-id=\"13b0fd0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-827a6f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"827a6f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv-content-block tcb-local-vars-root thrv_wrapper\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f328877a4\" data-keep-css_id=\"1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f328877a5\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f328877a6\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-columns\"><div class=\"tcb-flex-row tcb--cols--1\"><div class=\"tcb-flex-col\"><div class=\"tcb-col\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f328877ae\"><p>If you are outside the United States applying for the E-2 Visa, you will have to do a consular application.<\/p><div class=\"\">On the other hand, you will do a Change of Status if you are already in the United States under a different type of visa. You can apply for a change of status as long as you submit the\u00a0<strong>Form I-129\u00a0<\/strong>(Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker) or the\u00a0<strong>Form I-539\u00a0<\/strong>(Application to Extend \/ Change Nonimmigrant Status).<\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f328877ae\"><p dir=\"ltr\">Often times, we recommend consular application over change of status because of several advantages. With a consular application, you are eligible for travel outside the United States. These means there are no restrictions with your travel and you will not need another type of visa to get in and out of the United States. You can compare this to a change of status which only grants you a period of two years and is not valid for travel outside the United States.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Of course, in some conditions, a change of status is more preferable than a consular application and this would all depend on your own unique circumstances.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv-content-block tcb-local-vars-root thrv_wrapper\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32959273\" data-keep-css_id=\"1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32959274\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32959275\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32959276\"><h2 id=\"tab-con-120\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b24b8c8\"><span style=\"color: #cf1e34;\">Filing the E-2 Visa Application<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f41551335\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1394140 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1394140\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f5541a4\" data-id=\"f5541a4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54bfc76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54bfc76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32959276\"><h2 id=\"tab-con-120\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b24b8c8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image wp-image-3841 lazyloaded\" style=\"color: #595959; font-size: 16px;\" title=\"E-2 Visa: Ultimate Guide For Your Visa Application Immigration Business Plan\" src=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/nik-macmillan-YXemfQiPR_E-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"E-2 Visa: Ultimate Guide For Your Visa Application Immigration Business Plan\" width=\"5760\" height=\"3840\" data-id=\"3841\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f41551342\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/nik-macmillan-YXemfQiPR_E-unsplash.jpg 5760w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/nik-macmillan-YXemfQiPR_E-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/nik-macmillan-YXemfQiPR_E-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/nik-macmillan-YXemfQiPR_E-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/nik-macmillan-YXemfQiPR_E-unsplash-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/nik-macmillan-YXemfQiPR_E-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/nik-macmillan-YXemfQiPR_E-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/nik-macmillan-YXemfQiPR_E-unsplash-60x40.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5760px) 100vw, 5760px\" \/><\/h2><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-de535f9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"de535f9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a6400c9\" data-id=\"a6400c9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7833348 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7833348\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32959277\"><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32959278\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3295927a\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3295927b\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-54\" class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b24dfef\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">Where do I apply for the E-2 Visa?<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3295927c\"><p>If you are outside of the United States, you will have to file for your E-2 Visa at a United States Consulate.<\/p><p>If you are already inside the United States, you will have to file for a change of status in the United States Citizen and Immigration Service.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3295927d\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3295927e\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8e86e835\"><span style=\"color: #21445c; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">How long does it take to get an E-2 Visa? How long is the E-2 Visa application process?<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3295927c\"><p>The process for applying for an E-2 Visa can take up to three months. Depending on the United States Consulate, some applications take as early as two or three weeks. This is since the E-2 Visa is a very document intensive petition. In addition to the necessary government forms it requires you to submit a binder full of documentation which is oftentimes very lengthy. Processing time would depend on the consulate of your country\u2019s origin and their workload.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3295927f\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32959280\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8e86e83c\"><span style=\"color: #21445c; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">How do I submit my E-2 Visa packet? What documents do I submit to the U.S. Consulate for my E-2 Visa application?<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh tve-froala fr-box optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3295927c\"><p>Depending on your Consulate, required documentation may vary. However, generally you will need a detailed cover letter containing how you meet all the legal requirements and documentation, funding for your investment, and your business plan. This is further discussed in\u00a0<a class=\"tve-jump-scroll tve-froala\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tve-jump-16f32a87b66\"><strong>Application and Investment Requirements<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32959280\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8e86e843\"><span style=\"color: #21445c; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">What happens after submitting my E-2 application to the U.S. Consulate?<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3295927c\"><p dir=\"ltr\">After you have submitted your complete application for filing, they will call you in for an interview at the United States Consulate. On average, this would take six to twelve weeks upon receipt of your completed application packet. Additionally, the Consulate may also ask you to submit further evidence and documentation or bring it with you to the interview.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d0b9058 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d0b9058\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5a544cb\" data-id=\"5a544cb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-806c12c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"806c12c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/christina-wocintechchat-com-4PU-OC8sW98-unsplash-1024x684.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6101\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/christina-wocintechchat-com-4PU-OC8sW98-unsplash-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/christina-wocintechchat-com-4PU-OC8sW98-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/christina-wocintechchat-com-4PU-OC8sW98-unsplash-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/christina-wocintechchat-com-4PU-OC8sW98-unsplash-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/christina-wocintechchat-com-4PU-OC8sW98-unsplash-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/christina-wocintechchat-com-4PU-OC8sW98-unsplash-60x40.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/christina-wocintechchat-com-4PU-OC8sW98-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-baaeba6\" data-id=\"baaeba6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6167a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e6167a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32959280\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3295927a\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3295927b\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-60\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b24e003\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">What will the interview be like and what should I say?<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3295927c\"><p>After you have submitted the necessary documents, the consulate will call you in for the interview. Like in any other interview, it is important to maintain a calm and professional appearance and demeanor. More importantly however, you must make sure that you know your\u00a0<strong>business plan<\/strong>\u00a0well. As the future owner of a business, you ought to portray yourself as the expert by pitching it to the Consulate with detail and ease.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a71935a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a71935a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-879a6fe\" data-id=\"879a6fe\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-559ea2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"559ea2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Follow these tips for a successful interview:\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2f099de elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2f099de\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5b31f04\" data-id=\"5b31f04\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ced90b elementor-mobile-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"2ced90b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">1.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-316e788\" data-id=\"316e788\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8231f13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8231f13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Listen Carefully and Be Honest\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3de2d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d3de2d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">First, it is essential to listen carefully to the questions asked so you can provide a brief and honest answer. Do not ramble and spend too much time on one question, be clear and concise with your answers. If you forget anything, do not be afraid to say you do not remember.\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3dcd670 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3dcd670\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-656ed2c\" data-id=\"656ed2c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7747de5 elementor-mobile-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"7747de5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">2.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-33b03e4\" data-id=\"33b03e4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8820067 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8820067\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Your DS-160 is Important\n\n\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e80fe35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e80fe35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">You should also know your DS-160 Application well. This is the Nonimmigrant Visa Application form submitted online. The Consular Officers use the information in your DS-160 during the interview. They will ask you based on the information in your DS-160, and if you provide a different answer than what you wrote in the form, it is bound to raise suspicions which could lead to the denial of your visa.\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-71eca3b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"71eca3b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-eb4d7f2\" data-id=\"eb4d7f2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0da2c92 elementor-mobile-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"0da2c92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">3.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bd1556b\" data-id=\"bd1556b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09ce1d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"09ce1d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Know Your Documents\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7aaebc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7aaebc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">You should also have a binder containing supporting documentation. Do not forget to bring this with you to the interview. Before the interview, study and review this binder well. Additionally, you should have a great understanding of the documents in the binder. So that, if the Consulate Officer asks you about certain information, you can point to the relevant binder section quickly.\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2656e20 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2656e20\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-efc655c\" data-id=\"efc655c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3edacbe elementor-mobile-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"3edacbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">4.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-73faa94\" data-id=\"73faa94\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3fcdfd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a3fcdfd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Intent to Depart\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3aa65b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3aa65b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Another requirement for the approval of your E-2 Visa is to submit a letter as evidence of your intent to return to your home country after your E-2 Visa expires. For extra certainty, you should also make sure to bring additional documentation to support the letter.\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2d6bd58 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2d6bd58\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5e9bd6e\" data-id=\"5e9bd6e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89b577f elementor-mobile-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"89b577f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">5.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-be7afcd\" data-id=\"be7afcd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09911f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"09911f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Just Relax!\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9f2b88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d9f2b88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">After all of these tips, the most important thing however is to just relax. If you have prepared well for the interview by following the previously mentioned tips, you should do fine in the interview. At the end of it all, remember: just relax!\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7da1f00 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7da1f00\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a413900\" data-id=\"a413900\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dc0908 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9dc0908\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv-content-block tcb-local-vars-root thrv_wrapper\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32c96dce\" data-keep-css_id=\"1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32c96dcf\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32c96dd0\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32c96dd2\"><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32c96dd3\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8e9be637\"><span style=\"color: #21445c; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">What is the English language requirement for my interview?<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32c96dd7\"><p>E-2 Visa interviews are normally done in English. We advise that you take extensive English language courses before your interview. Of course you should give this enough time, cramming learning and bettering your English language is highly discouraged. Consequently, they deny some applications due to a lack of proficiency in the language.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32c96dd9\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32c96dda\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8e9be641\"><span style=\"color: #21445c; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">How much does the E-2 Visa cost?<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32c96dd7\"><p>Generally fees for filing an E-2 Visa would not exceed $500. Additionally, legal fees cost around $5,000.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32c96ddb\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32c96ddc\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32c96dd4\"><span style=\"color: #21445c; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Do I need to be in the United States to start the process?<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32c96dd7\"><p>You do not have to be in the United States to start the process for filing your E-2 Visa. There are immigration law firms \u00a0that provide remote service for your visa application.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32d76639\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32d7663a\"><span style=\"color: #21445c; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Do I need to travel to the United States before the submission of my E-2 application?<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv-content-block tcb-local-vars-root thrv_wrapper\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32d76634\" data-keep-css_id=\"1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32d76635\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32d76636\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32d76638\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">You do not have to. However since you are considering starting or buying a business in the United States, you would want to see first hand where your investment will go. Likewise, visiting the United States is a great opportunity to research on the business you wish to start or acquire. It would help to talk to the business broker of the business that interests you so that you can be more prepared to handle the business once you have your visa approved.<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32d7663d\"><div class=\"\">Before the approval of your E-2 Visa, you can go to the United States either on a visa waiver (which is the 90 day\u00a0<strong>ESTA<\/strong>) or on a 180 day B1\/B2 visa so that you can research on your potential business.<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32d7663e\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32d7663f\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8e9bd504\"><span style=\"color: #21445c; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Can I apply for an E-2 Visa in the United States?<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32d7663d\"><p>If you wish to apply for the E-2 Visa while in the United States, you may do so via a change of status. In order to apply for a change of status, you will have to file the petition at the United States Citizen and Immigration Services.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #21445c; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Disadvantages of Change of Status<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32d7663d\"><p dir=\"ltr\">However, there are some disadvantages to the change of status. An example of its disadvantage is that it does not grant you the same freedom for traveling. Change of status will place some restrictions to your travel. As such you cannot leave and re-enter the United States the same way having an E-2 Visa would. In addition, the change of status is only valid for a period of two years. So in this regard, it is more advantageous to apply for the E-2 Visa at a United States Consulate.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">\u200bDepending on your circumstances, a change of status may be more advantageous than applying for an E-2 Visa at a United States Consulate.<\/p><\/div><p dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d7a8db2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d7a8db2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-aa97992\" data-id=\"aa97992\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-681c9e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"681c9e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Applying for an E-2 Visa while under an ESTA\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-40d3bd2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"40d3bd2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-35821fa\" data-id=\"35821fa\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a1df70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a1df70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f32959280\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3295927a\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3295927b\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f330533a3\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f330533a5\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f330533a6\"><h2 id=\"tab-con-125\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b271e09\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">What is ESTA?\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0What is the Visa Waiver Program?<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3295927b\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f330533a7\"><p>Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) or what is also known as the Visa Waiver Program is a simplified process to allow you an application for admission to the United States. To qualify for this you must be from the countries in the list below<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3af7a6f\" data-id=\"3af7a6f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed28611 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed28611\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-columns\"><div class=\"tcb-flex-row tcb--cols--2\"><div class=\"tcb-flex-col\"><div class=\"tcb-col\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f41ad31f7\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image wp-image-3884 lazyloaded\" title=\"E-2 Visa: Ultimate Guide For Your Visa Application Immigration Business Plan\" src=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/christin-hume-Hcfwew744z4-unsplash-768.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/christin-hume-Hcfwew744z4-unsplash-768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/christin-hume-Hcfwew744z4-unsplash-1366.webp 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 760px\" alt=\"E-2 Visa: Ultimate Guide For Your Visa Application Immigration Business Plan\" width=\"5616\" height=\"3744\" data-id=\"3884\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f41ad3207\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f330533a9\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3f10cdd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3f10cdd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-97b1225\" data-id=\"97b1225\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a34408 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8a34408\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">List of Countries that qualify for ESTA:\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e7be746 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e7be746\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-84a1acb\" data-id=\"84a1acb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddf4b97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ddf4b97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p dir=\"ltr\">Andorra<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Australia<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Austria<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Belgium<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Brunei<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Czech Republic<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Denmark<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Estonia<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Finland<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">France<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Germany<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Greece<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b0deb5d\" data-id=\"b0deb5d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-872675d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"872675d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p dir=\"ltr\">Hungary<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Iceland<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Ireland<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Italy<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Japan<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Latvia<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Liechtenstein<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Lithuania<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Luxembourg<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Malta<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Monaco<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Netherland<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7626608\" data-id=\"7626608\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1216e7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1216e7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-columns\"><div class=\"tcb-flex-row tcb--cols--3\"><div class=\"tcb-flex-col\"><div class=\"tcb-col\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element optml-bg-lazyloaded\"><p dir=\"ltr\">New Zealand<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Norway<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Saint Martin<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Singapore<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Slovakia<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Slovenia<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">South Korea<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Spain<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Sweden<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Switzerland<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Taiwan<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">United Kingdom<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e4615c1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e4615c1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b549e2f\" data-id=\"b549e2f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c82ba3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c82ba3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv-content-block tcb-local-vars-root thrv_wrapper\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3305339e\" data-keep-css_id=\"1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3305339f\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f330533a0\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f330533ab\"><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f330533ac\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f330533a5\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f330533a6\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-77\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b274c9a\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">Advantage of Applying for an ESTA<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f330533a7\"><p>There are advantages and disadvantages to applying for an ESTA. For instance, a great thing about ESTA is that the application process is quick. To apply, you can use a web interface for interview and they can grant your ESTA online. You can immediately enter the United States as there is no need to wait for a visa appointment. Once approved, it is valid for two years.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f330533ac\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f330533a4\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f330533a5\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f330533a6\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-78\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b274c9c\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">Disadvantage of Applying for an ESTA<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f330533a7\"><p>However, the downside is that once in the United States, you can only stay for a maximum of 90 days. You should note that you cannot change or adjust status.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv-content-block tcb-local-vars-root thrv_wrapper\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3319e383\" data-keep-css_id=\"1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3319e384\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3319e385\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3319e387\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\"><span style=\"color: #21445c; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Can I set up my E-2 Visa and business while on ESTA?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3319e38d\"><p data-css=\"tve-u-16f40e2d565\">Yes! If you enter the United States on ESTA or the Visa Waiver Program, they will admit you on either a B-1 or B-2 status. Additionally, if you indicate that you will be entering the country to work on your E-2 business, you will be admitted based on a B-1 status. This means that you have authorization to engage in business activities like preparing to set up your E-2 \u00a0business. ESTA only limits your ability to change your status and only gives you a period of 90 days to stay in the United States.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3319e38e\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\"><span style=\"color: #21445c; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Temporary Business Visa<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3319e38d\"><p data-css=\"tve-u-16f40e2d569\">You can obtain temporary business visas such as B-1 or B-2 visas at a United States Consulate. It allows foreign nationals to visit the United States for temporary business activities, tourism, or vacation. B-1 visas are specifically for business visitors, while B-2 visas are more general as tourist visas. Additionally, via the visa waiver program, you receive a limited type of B-1 or B-2 visa restricted in length of stay [up to 90 days] of which you are unable to change its status in your stay in the United States.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3319e390\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\"><span style=\"color: #21445c; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Authorized Work Activity Under ESTA<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3319e38d\"><p dir=\"ltr\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f40e2d56b\">There is no universal definition of \u201cauthorized work activity,\u201d but past immigration cases provide a good picture of what business activities are acceptable while on a B visa. As such, it is important for you to take a comprehensive review of all factors involved in your visit to the United States so as to prevent any anomalies.<\/p><p id=\"tab-con-82\" dir=\"ltr\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f40e2d56f\"><em>With B-1 visas in particular, there are a number of questions you must first ask:<\/em><\/p><p dir=\"ltr\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f40e2d572\">Is the principal business located abroad?<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f40e2d574\">Are the profits received abroad?<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f40e2d576\">What exactly is the purpose of the visit?<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f40e2d578\">Do you intend to return to your home country?<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f40e2d57a\">How often, and over what period of time have you been in the United States?<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f40e2d57b\">Is the work you are performing in the United States secondary to your work being performed in another country?<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv-content-block tcb-local-vars-root thrv_wrapper\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f332c0de0\" data-keep-css_id=\"1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f332c0de1\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f332c0de2\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f332c0de4\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f332c0de9\"><p>The purpose of these questions at the end of the day is to assess whether a temporary visa such as the B-1 visa is fit for your needs. This is because United States border officials pay especially close attention to whether visitors using such visas are not exploiting it for purposes such as permanent settlement, among many others which violate its stated purpose as a temporary business visa. As such, ensuring that your trip is strictly calendared and specific to business purposes is important in order to not raise unnecessary suspicion over your visit.<\/p><p>Aside from considering these questions, other factors to consider are the actual activities you will engage in while in the United States while under ESTA. There are a multitude of activities permitted under a B-1 status or visa. We have included some, but not limited to, in this comprehensive guide. You can find examples of these activities below.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f332c0dea\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f332c0deb\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f332c0de6\"><span style=\"color: #21445c; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Authorized Activities Under an ESTA<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f332c0de9\"><p dir=\"ltr\">You can carry out independent research for your business.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Another activity you can do is to survey investment and busines opportunities.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">You can also interview candidates for employment and meet with your staff.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Additionally, you can explore lease prospects and enter into agreements.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Furthermore, you can attend meetings, conferences, and other events for your business.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">You can also present your business and products at a trade show or expo.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f332c0dec\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f332c0de9\"><p>At the end of all of this, what is important to remember is that you should optimize the 90 day period you are given to stay in the United States to further your business. Setting up a business is a hard and complicated job, therefore you should make the most of the 90 days you are given with your ESTA.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv-content-block tcb-local-vars-root thrv_wrapper\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3335274a\" data-keep-css_id=\"1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3335274b\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3335274c\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3335274d\"><h2 id=\"tab-con-94\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b280e32\"><span style=\"color: #cf1e34;\">After the E-2 Visa is approved?<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5d1a86f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5d1a86f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f28566d\" data-id=\"f28566d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-259a3f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"259a3f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3335274f\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33352751\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33352752\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-85\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2829f3\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">What happens after my E-2 Visa application is approved?<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33352753\"><p>When your visa application is approved, the Consulate will either deliver your passport by courier service to your indicated home address. If you don&#8217;t receive it by delivery they would inform you where and when to collect them. Generally you should be able to receive these within 3 to 5 business days after the interview. Once you have your passport, you are now allowed to enter the United States as an E2 investor. Your dependent family members should come together with you or after your arrival.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6c8f818\" data-id=\"6c8f818\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63fb205 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63fb205\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3335274e\"><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-columns\"><div class=\"tcb-flex-row tcb--cols--2\"><div class=\"tcb-flex-col\"><div class=\"tcb-col\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f41954e7a\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image wp-image-3864 lazyloaded\" title=\"E-2 Visa: Ultimate Guide For Your Visa Application Immigration Business Plan\" src=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/razvan-chisu-Ua-agENjmI4-unsplash-768.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/razvan-chisu-Ua-agENjmI4-unsplash-768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/razvan-chisu-Ua-agENjmI4-unsplash-1366.webp 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 760px\" alt=\"E-2 Visa: Ultimate Guide For Your Visa Application Immigration Business Plan\" width=\"5760\" height=\"3840\" data-id=\"3864\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f41954e88\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33352754\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33352755\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33352750\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33352751\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33352752\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33352756\"><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh tve-froala fr-box fr-basic optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33352753\"><div class=\"\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-70ec53c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"70ec53c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-87ae48a\" data-id=\"87ae48a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df99345 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df99345\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv-content-block tcb-local-vars-root thrv_wrapper\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3335274a\" data-keep-css_id=\"1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3335274b\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3335274c\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33352754\"><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33352755\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33352751\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33352752\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-86\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2829f7\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">What do I have to do when I arrive in the United States after my E-2 Visa has been approved?<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33352753\"><p dir=\"ltr\">Upon arrival in the United States airport, Immigration Officers will review your passport. In most cases, they will ask you questions concerning your E2 business.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">To avoid encountering problems upon your arrival, make sure that you have complete documentation. Do not forget to show the Immigration Officers see your E-2 visa page in your passport.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">After checking your documentation, the Immigration Officers should admit your for the validity period of your passport. In most cases, the validity period is two years and you will not be admitted beyond the validity of your passport.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33352756\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh tve-froala fr-box fr-basic optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33352753\"><h4 id=\"tab-con-87\" class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b287ee0\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">I-94 Document<\/span><\/h4><p dir=\"ltr\">The I-94 document should be evidence of your length of admission. The I-94 can be obtained from the Customs and Border Protection website at:<a class=\"tve-froala\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0www.cbp.gov<\/a>, this is helpful evidence of your authorization to stay in the United States.<\/p><h3 id=\"tab-con-88\" class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f335b5ed5\">\u00a0<\/h3><h4 id=\"tab-con-89\" class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b287ee4\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">Social Security Number and Individual Tax Identification Number<\/span><\/h4><p dir=\"ltr\">It is also advisable to apply for and secure a United States Social Security Number (SSN). This is not necessary to start off your E-2 business as you will be provided with a valid tax ID for your business. However, it is helpful to have a personal Social Security Number.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Your spouse is eligible for an SSN but not your children. In this regard, your children can apply for an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN). This is necessary for the filing of tax returns and claiming them as your dependents with the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS).<\/p><h3 id=\"tab-con-90\" class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f335b5ed9\">\u00a0<\/h3><h4 id=\"tab-con-91\" class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b287ee6\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">Driver&#8217;s License<\/span><\/h4><p dir=\"ltr\">A driver\u2019s license is a very important necessity. You should allocate time to arrange and process your driver\u2019s license so that getting around is easier.<\/p><h3 id=\"tab-con-92\" class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f335b5edc\">\u00a0<\/h3><h4 id=\"tab-con-93\" class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b287ee8\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">Finally, Your E-2 Business<\/span><\/h4><div class=\"\">Finally after having settled in, you should not forget the primary motivation for coming to United States: your E-2 business. If you have opted to start your business from scratch, you can commence with the activities for putting up your business. A detailed step by step guide on doing so can be viewed\u00a0<strong>here<\/strong>.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv-content-block tcb-local-vars-root thrv_wrapper\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33566963\" data-keep-css_id=\"1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33566964\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33566965\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33566966\"><h2 id=\"tab-con-100\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b28b129\"><span style=\"color: #cf1e34;\">E-2 Visa Renewal: How do I do it?<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33566967\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33566968\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8e9af9b0\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3356696a\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3356696b\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-95\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b290749\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">What are the criteria for my E-2 Visa to get renewed?<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3356696c\"><p>There are several criteria to be considered when renewing your E2 Visa. What\u2019s most important is that they see you and your business to be benefiting the United States economy.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33566968\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8e9af9b9\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3356696a\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3356696b\"><h3 id=\"what-are-they-looking-for-when-renewing-your-e-2-visa\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b29074d\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">What are they looking for when renewing your E-2 Visa?<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3356696c\"><p>This can be broken down into the size of your company and how many employees you have, the salary your employees earn. Whether you are hiring full-time or part-time employees and whether you hire independent contractors are also looked into. Of course the profit you make is also a very important aspect.<\/p><div class=\"\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"\">In essence the criteria discussed in\u00a0<strong>how to qualify for an E-2 Visa\u00a0<\/strong>is generally the same terms for when applying for a renewal.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3356696d\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3356696e\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8e9af9c1\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3356696a\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3356696b\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-97\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b29074f\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">What do I need to show in my application for E-2 Visa renewal?<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3356696c\"><p dir=\"ltr\">There are several factors that the adjudicating officer looks at upon approving of the renewal of your E-2 Visa. These factors include, but are not limited to, whether your company is profitable, if it creates employment for United States workers, and if it is benefiting the United States economy.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">When you are granted an E-2 Visa, it is generally valid for five years. After that period, it can be renewed with two-year extensions as long as you meet the criteria. To file for the extension of your E-2 Visa you will need to submit the following:<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3356696f\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33566970\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8e9af9c8\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3356696a\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3356696b\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-98\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b290752\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">Requirements for E-2 Visa Renewal<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3356696c\"><p dir=\"ltr\">First of all, you will need your Form I-129, Petition for Non-immigrant Worker<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Another document you will need is the Form I-539, Application to Extend or Change Non-immigrant Status<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Third is your copy of Form I-94 Arrival\/Departure document<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">You will also need a copy of original Form I-797, Notice of Action (if status was previously extended or approved)<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Do not forget your copy of passport and E-2 Visa<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">You will be needing an employer letter demonstrating why extension is required<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Another requirement are your copies of personal and business tax returns (prior 2 years) plus payroll tax returns<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">You can contact an immigration law firm so that they can help you create a clear and successful strategy for the renewal of your E-2 Visa<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33566970\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33566969\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3356696a\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3356696b\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-99\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b290754\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">When is the best time to apply for the extension?<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3356696c\"><p dir=\"ltr\">You can be issued the I-94 by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) if you are an alien who is admitted to the United States. If you are adjusting status while in the country or extending your stay, you can be issued the I-94 as well.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">It\u2019s best to file for the extension of your E-2 Visa before the I-94 expires. If you do this, you are given 240 more days pending the decision for your extension. However if you file after the expiration of the I-94, you are only given 40 days to stay pending the decision.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv-content-block tcb-local-vars-root thrv_wrapper\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3381d61e\" data-keep-css_id=\"1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3381d61f\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3381d620\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3381d621\"><h2 id=\"tab-con-132\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2943a1\"><span style=\"color: #cf1e34;\">How Can an E-2 Visa Lawyer Help?<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-db055c4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"db055c4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ace6109\" data-id=\"ace6109\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf09e57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cf09e57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2943a1\">\u00a0<\/h2><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f418d4fc1\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image wp-image-3854 lazyloaded\" title=\"E-2 Visa: Ultimate Guide For Your Visa Application Immigration Business Plan\" src=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/thomas-drouault-IBUcu_9vXJc-unsplash-768.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/thomas-drouault-IBUcu_9vXJc-unsplash-768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/thomas-drouault-IBUcu_9vXJc-unsplash-1366.webp 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 760px\" alt=\"E-2 Visa: Ultimate Guide For Your Visa Application Immigration Business Plan\" width=\"5174\" height=\"3454\" data-id=\"3854\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f418d4fcf\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/span><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a347a3c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a347a3c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6998d60\" data-id=\"6998d60\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5624e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d5624e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3381d623\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3381d625\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3381d626\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-101\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b297871\">Do I need a lawyer?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-columns\"><div class=\"tcb-flex-row tcb--cols--2\"><div class=\"tcb-flex-col\"><div class=\"tcb-col\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3381d627\"><p>\u00a0It would be helpful to contact an Immigration Law Firm or an Immigration Attorney. They can help you with preparing, completing, and filing the necessary application and supporting documentation.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3381d627\"><p dir=\"ltr\">Migrating to another country is a very demanding and complicated work. Therefore, having competent people to help would make it less difficult. E-2 Visas are very document heavy. You will need a lot of help to have the necessary documentation completed and ready. For this it is advisable to have Immigration lawyers and experts sort it out.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3381d627\"><p dir=\"ltr\">The Immigration Officials will also be looking at whether or not you meet the legal elements, having worked with a lawyer or expert would help greatly so that this can be achieved easier.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-899aab3\" data-id=\"899aab3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cb02b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"8cb02b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba9c4aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"ba9c4aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c459251 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c459251\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\"Help is always appreciated.\"\n\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-976ab5b elementor-view-default elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"976ab5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-quote-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d933a75 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d933a75\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-27be9a8\" data-id=\"27be9a8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eab1fd6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eab1fd6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">E-2 Visa Business-centric FAQ\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ded7a6f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ded7a6f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f975a07\" data-id=\"f975a07\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9163ef6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9163ef6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3395641d\"><h2 id=\"tab-con-73\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b29f970\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image wp-image-3917 lazyloaded\" style=\"color: #595959; font-size: 16px;\" title=\"E-2 Visa: Ultimate Guide For Your Visa Application Immigration Business Plan\" src=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/helloquence-5fNmWej4tAA-unsplash-768.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/helloquence-5fNmWej4tAA-unsplash-768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/helloquence-5fNmWej4tAA-unsplash-1366.webp 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 760px\" alt=\"E-2 Visa: Ultimate Guide For Your Visa Application Immigration Business Plan\" width=\"7360\" height=\"4912\" data-id=\"3917\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f426a3fa9\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3395641e\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3395641f\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8e9aad4b\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956421\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956422\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-103\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2a222f\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">E-2 Visa business plan: Financial, Operational, Personnel and Marketing Strategy<\/span><\/h3><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956423\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-104\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2a5e5d\"><span style=\"color: #cf1e34;\">Important business planning tips for Visa applicants<\/span><\/h3><p>Perhaps the most important aspect you will need to look into when applying for an E-2 Visa is your business plan. Along with the other eligibility requirements, you are also required to submit a business plan. You need to get your business plan right since the Immigration Officers will be closely looking into it to find out if you are suited to \u00a0have your E-2 Visa approved.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Your business plan should show, in detail, how your E-2 business will be successful. It should be able to outline how exactly the business intends to be operational and meet expected growth.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>There is no single shoe-in format for creating your E-2 Visa Business Plan. However, here are some important reminders and pointers to consider when making your E-2 Visa Business Plan:<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b69a340 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b69a340\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-44a2a98\" data-id=\"44a2a98\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f27b45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f27b45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956425\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956421\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956422\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-105\" class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2a2232\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">Financial Strategy<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956423\"><p dir=\"ltr\">Your E-2 Visa Business Plan should show how exactly your business intends to grow within the period of your E-2 Visa. How your business will achieve success and profit. The profit should be enough to support you, your dependents, and employees. How it will create new jobs within your E-2 Visa\u2019s duration should be included in your plan.<\/p><\/div><p dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/p><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956423\"><p dir=\"ltr\">You should also include in your business plan how exactly you have control of your investment funds. This means that you will need to provide documentary evidence of your source of funds with a clear paper trail.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3468e78\" data-id=\"3468e78\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e6dd02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0e6dd02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/neonbrand-JW6r_0CPYec-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6141\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/neonbrand-JW6r_0CPYec-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/neonbrand-JW6r_0CPYec-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/neonbrand-JW6r_0CPYec-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/neonbrand-JW6r_0CPYec-unsplash-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/neonbrand-JW6r_0CPYec-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/neonbrand-JW6r_0CPYec-unsplash-60x40.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/neonbrand-JW6r_0CPYec-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-079e0ef elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"079e0ef\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3545b98\" data-id=\"3545b98\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6f85b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f6f85b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/robert-bye-F2eHfMwIOxA-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6168\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/robert-bye-F2eHfMwIOxA-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/robert-bye-F2eHfMwIOxA-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/robert-bye-F2eHfMwIOxA-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/robert-bye-F2eHfMwIOxA-unsplash-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/robert-bye-F2eHfMwIOxA-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/robert-bye-F2eHfMwIOxA-unsplash-60x40.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/robert-bye-F2eHfMwIOxA-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ad9181f\" data-id=\"ad9181f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f8679e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f8679e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956425\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956421\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956422\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956427\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956421\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956422\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-106\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2a2235\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">Operational Strategy<\/span><\/h3><\/div><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956423\"><p dir=\"ltr\">You should include in your business plan how your business can be operational from day 1 of being in the United States. Another important aspect to consider in your business plan is the management specifics.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956423\"><p dir=\"ltr\">The Immigration Officers will look into how your business will actually function in the United States. This means going into the details of the corporate structures. You are also required to produce evidence stating that you own at least 50% of the business.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cf242de elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cf242de\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-243fd66\" data-id=\"243fd66\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a936c28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a936c28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956425\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956421\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956422\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956427\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956421\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956422\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-107\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2a2238\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">Personnel Strategy<\/span><\/h3><\/div><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956422\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956423\"><p dir=\"ltr\">You should also be able to show exactly how your business will be able to create jobs. This means that you will need to provide the roles and jobs your business will create and when they will be created.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-47c7a79\" data-id=\"47c7a79\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14c4c1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"14c4c1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/neonbrand-JW6r_0CPYec-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6141\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/neonbrand-JW6r_0CPYec-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/neonbrand-JW6r_0CPYec-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/neonbrand-JW6r_0CPYec-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/neonbrand-JW6r_0CPYec-unsplash-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/neonbrand-JW6r_0CPYec-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/neonbrand-JW6r_0CPYec-unsplash-60x40.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/neonbrand-JW6r_0CPYec-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-15def67 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"15def67\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-286c6c0\" data-id=\"286c6c0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-548b4ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"548b4ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/robert-bye-F2eHfMwIOxA-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6168\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/robert-bye-F2eHfMwIOxA-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/robert-bye-F2eHfMwIOxA-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/robert-bye-F2eHfMwIOxA-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/robert-bye-F2eHfMwIOxA-unsplash-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/robert-bye-F2eHfMwIOxA-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/robert-bye-F2eHfMwIOxA-unsplash-60x40.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/robert-bye-F2eHfMwIOxA-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-27c8d4b\" data-id=\"27c8d4b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-662c082 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"662c082\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956425\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956421\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956422\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956427\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956421\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956422\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956427\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956421\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956422\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-108\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2a223a\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">Marketing Strategy<\/span><\/h3><\/div><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956421\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956422\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956423\"><p dir=\"ltr\">How you will approach the marketing aspect of your E-2 business is also something the Immigration Officers will look into. Having detailed documentation of your plans for your budget and personnel requirements are essential.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Another thing to consider is to solidify the activities you will be pursuing in line with your business. These are, but not limited to tapping contacts, lining up meetings, and signing contracts and letters of intent. The more solid these are, the better for your case.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a86137d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a86137d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f18ac7c\" data-id=\"f18ac7c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc78930 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dc78930\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956427\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956421\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956422\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-109\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2a223c\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">Skills and Experience<\/span><\/h3><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f33956423\"><p dir=\"ltr\">The final thing to consider in your business plan is your skills and experience. We mentioned how it is not a requirement to have owned a business prior to your E-2 Visa application.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">It is however, \u00a0advantageous to have your business related to your own set of skills and experience. An example would be if you have been working in the service industry for a good number of years, your business should be in the service industry as well. This shows that you have the necessary skill set to operate your E-2 business.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a89f65b\" data-id=\"a89f65b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66adc2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"66adc2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63b1535 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"63b1535\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a69fbc9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a69fbc9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\"Show them you can handle the business.\"\n\n\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd54847 elementor-view-default elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"fd54847\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-quote-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ea158d1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ea158d1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-39bd5cb\" data-id=\"39bd5cb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2ce3a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c2ce3a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f37dfc5a5\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f37dfc5a7\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f37dfc5a8\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-110\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2ae62b\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">Can I get an E-2 Visa if I have not operated a business before?<\/span><\/h3><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f37dfc5a9\"><p>In a lot of cases, those applying for the E-2 Visa are first-time business owners. Of course having relevant experience in the E-2 business would do well for the approval of your E-2 Visa application.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Depending on the business you are starting, say for example a publishing company, it would do well to have prior experience in the publishing industry. One such example of the experience they are looking for is actually having worked with or in the industry. It would also greatly help to have relevant business and managerial experience.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>All of this information should be highlighted in the application. This will show that you can really build and expand the business you will operate.<\/p><p>At the end of the day having experience with E-2 business is a plus but it is not always required.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-27521f1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"27521f1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c455b48\" data-id=\"c455b48\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c4ad61 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"3c4ad61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcd0a8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bcd0a8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\"It is helpful to have experience in the field.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c586f1 elementor-view-default elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"0c586f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-quote-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9e352af elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9e352af\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d19d63a\" data-id=\"d19d63a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-944f73b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"944f73b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f37dfc5a1\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f37dfc5a2\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-columns\"><div class=\"tcb-flex-row tcb--cols--1\"><div class=\"tcb-flex-col\"><div class=\"tcb-col\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f37dfc5a4\"><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f37dfc5a5\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8e9a8e79\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f37dfc5a7\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f37dfc5a8\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-110\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2ae62b\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">Can I get an E-2 Visa if I have not operated a business before?<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f37dfc5a9\"><p>In a lot of cases, those applying for the E-2 Visa are first-time business owners. Of course having relevant experience in the E-2 business would do well for the approval of your E-2 Visa application.<\/p><p>Depending on the business you are starting, say for example a publishing company, it would do well to have prior experience in the publishing industry. One such example of the experience they are looking for is actually having worked with or in the industry. It would also greatly help to have relevant business and managerial experience.<\/p><p>All of this information should be highlighted in the application. This will show that you can really build and expand the business you will operate.<\/p><p>At the end of the day having experience with E-2 business is a plus but it is not always required.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f37dfc5ab\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8e9a8e81\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f37dfc5a7\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f37dfc5a8\"><p data-css=\"tve-u-16f37e0e049\">&#8220;It is helpful to have experience in the field.&#8221;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tcb-icon-display\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2b29d1\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f37dfc5ac\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f37dfc5ad\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8e9a8e89\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f37dfc5a7\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f37dfc5a8\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-111\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2ae62f\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">How do you register an E-2 Company?<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh tve-froala fr-box optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f37dfc5a9\"><p>For you to register an E-2 Company you will need the same\u00a0<a class=\"tve-jump-scroll tve-froala\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/e2-visa-guide\/#tve-jump-16f37e44ca8\"><strong>requirements<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0as when you were applying for your E-2 Visa. This is, but not limited to, the investment itself, your source of funding, and your business plan.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f37dfc5ad\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8e9a8e90\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f37dfc5a7\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f37dfc5a8\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-112\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2ae631\">Does an Investor have to be issued an E-2 Visa?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f37dfc5a9\"><p dir=\"ltr\">The E-2 Visa is generally for people who either want to start or buy a business in the United States. With this, there are questions arising regarding the Investor and how they will be treated with this visa. \u00a0If you are applying for an E-2 Visa as an Investor, you will need to have a substantial amount of your own funds invested.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7a9d871 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7a9d871\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3475cce\" data-id=\"3475cce\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c1e72a elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"1c1e72a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afd5750 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"afd5750\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\"The investor may not want a visa.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0f7e8a elementor-view-default elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"e0f7e8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-quote-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b2ab648 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b2ab648\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7af7c5b\" data-id=\"7af7c5b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85adb89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85adb89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f37dfc5a9\"><p class=\"class=\" dir=\"ltr\">In some instances, the Investor of the E-2 business does not want a visa. There would be instances where the Investor is not interested in moving to the United States. With this situation, the Investor can invest their money in a business in the United States. After doing so they could opt to transfer their employees from the country of origin to the United States. To achieve this the person or employee coming from another country to the United States should meet the\u00a0<strong>criteria for an E-2 employee\u00a0<\/strong>and the company must also be \u201cRegistered\u201d.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f37dfc5ad\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f37dfc5a6\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f37dfc5a7\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f37dfc5a8\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-50\" class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2ae633\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">Can I operate a business without a Visa?<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">Can I operate an E-2 Business before the E-2 Visa is issued?<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">Do I need the E-2 Visa to operate my business?<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6030cf6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6030cf6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ff92fc7\" data-id=\"ff92fc7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb9fd44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bb9fd44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv-content-block tcb-local-vars-root thrv_wrapper\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f37dfc5a0\" data-keep-css_id=\"1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f37dfc5a9\"><p dir=\"ltr\">The E-2 Visa is a wonderful option for people who are seeking to start or buy a business in the United States. In this regard, you will have a lot of issues and activities needed to be addressed before operating the business. So the question arises: Can you work on your business before the issuance of your E-2 Visa?<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">The short answer is yes.\u00a0<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/p><div class=\"\">Oftentimes you have to work on setting up your business before the issuance of the E-2 Visa. You should consider coming to the United States on the\u00a0<strong>Visa Waiver Program\u00a0<\/strong>or the B-1 Visa. A list of\u00a0<strong>permitted activities under the Visa Waiver Program\u00a0<\/strong>is included in this comprehensive guide.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv-content-block tcb-local-vars-root thrv_wrapper\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f383b12c4\" data-keep-css_id=\"1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f383b12c5\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f383b12c6\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f383b12c8\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f383b12c9\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8e9a70f4\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f383b12cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f383b12cc\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-115\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3874849c\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">Is a business plan required?<\/span><\/h3><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f383b12cd\"><p class=\"dir=\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3874c5cf\">When applying for an E-2 Visa, the Consulate and Immigration Officers will look for a comprehensive and detailed five-year business plan. This business plan would show and highlight why and how the business you are planning to start or buy would be successful. It is important that you create a business plan that shows that your business would benefit the United States economy. This is a vital element that the immigration officials look for and consider when reviewing and approving your petition for the E-2 Visa.<\/p><p data-css=\"tve-u-16f3874c5cf\">\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"dir=\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3874c5d4\">So, a\u00a0<strong>comprehensive business plan\u00a0<\/strong>is necessary to make sure that you will have your E-2 Visa approved.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f383b12ce\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f383b12cf\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8e9a70ff\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f383b12cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f383b12cc\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-116\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f387484a0\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">Is it better to create a business from scratch or to buy an existing E-2 Visa Business for sale?<\/span><\/h3><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f383b12cd\"><p dir=\"ltr\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f38752ba6\">There is no one answer as to which is better, either buying a business or starting one from scratch. This would all depend on your unique circumstances.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f38752ba9\">Depending on the type of business, it would be beneficial to start from scratch or to buy an existing business. For example, service oriented businesses and companies are harder to buy. If it were a shop, then you will have businesses available for you to buy. In most cases buying an existing business is more favorable than starting from scratch since you will already be generating profits. However, this is not always the case.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5e9d96c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5e9d96c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-76c5dd8\" data-id=\"76c5dd8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30bbb83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"30bbb83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-359ccce elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"359ccce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\"The investor may not want a visa.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-617650c elementor-view-default elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"617650c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-quote-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-133b766 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"133b766\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5c10f81\" data-id=\"5c10f81\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2c4591 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c2c4591\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv-content-block tcb-local-vars-root thrv_wrapper\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f383b12c4\" data-keep-css_id=\"1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f383b12c5\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f383b12c6\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f383b12ce\"><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f383b12cd\"><p dir=\"ltr\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f38752bac\">The most important thing to remember is to research. Understand whether, with your circumstance, buying one or starting from scratch is more beneficial and achievable.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f383b12d0\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f383b12d1\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f383b12ca\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f383b12cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f383b12cc\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-118\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f387484a5\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">Can I operate my business from home?<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f383b12cd\"><p dir=\"ltr\">A lease for a commercial premise that will accommodate your business is a very important document for the approval of your E-2 Visa. This is, after all, an evidence of how committed you are with your business. It is also evidence of the attainability of the business. In some cases, it might be unfavorable for you to opt to have a home office. This could harm the approval of your E-2 visa since this show the lack of guarantee of the success of your business. Having a home office, in some cases, implies a lack of a go-getter attitude. This might create an antagonistic scenario for your E-2 Visa\u2019s approval.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">For good measure, opting to lease a commercial premise for your business might be the better option.<\/p><\/div><p dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv-content-block tcb-local-vars-root thrv_wrapper\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f387aad89\" data-keep-css_id=\"1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f387aad8a\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f387aad8b\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f387aad8c\"><h2 id=\"tab-con-74\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2c0542\"><span style=\"color: #cf1e34;\">Investment Requirements<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><p>\u00a0<\/p><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f387aad8b\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f42a5725d\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image wp-image-3965 lazyloaded\" title=\"E-2 Visa: Ultimate Guide For Your Visa Application Immigration Business Plan\" src=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/samson-ZGjbiukp_-A-unsplash-768.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/samson-ZGjbiukp_-A-unsplash-768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/samson-ZGjbiukp_-A-unsplash-1366.webp 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 760px\" alt=\"E-2 Visa: Ultimate Guide For Your Visa Application Immigration Business Plan\" width=\"5184\" height=\"3456\" data-id=\"3965\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f42a5726d\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f387aad8d\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f387aad8e\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8e9a3efd\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f387aad90\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f387aad91\"><h2 id=\"tab-con-75\" class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2c2430\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">What should be my E-2 Visa Investment Amount?<\/span><\/h2><h2 id=\"tab-con-44\" class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2c2434\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">What is the E-2 Visa Minimum Investment Amount?<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f387aad92\"><p>With an E-2 Visa, there is no required investment amount. As long as the investment you are making covers all the necessary business-related expenditure. These expenditure are, but not limited to, the employees&#8217; payroll, legal fees, lease, and your working capital.\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3 id=\"tab-con-122\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2c70bf\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">100,000 vs 15,000 dollars<\/span><\/h3><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Some people say that you need a minimum of $100,000 as a requirement for the visa but this is not verified. In some cases, approval for the E-2 Visa has been obtained with just as little as $15,000 and a working capital of $35,000. This would all depend on the nature of the business you want to buy or start. Some businesses are more capital-intensive than others. Such an example is a manufacturing plant compared to a service-oriented business.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The nature of the business determines what qualifies as a substantial investment, it can range from $15,000 to more than a million dollars.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f387aad93\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f387aad94\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8e9a3f06\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f387aad90\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f387aad91\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-123\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2c9717\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">Can I borrow money to start my E-2 business?<\/span><\/h3><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f387aad92\"><p>Yes! The E-2 Visa allows for loans in investments and working capital as long as the business is not in a high level of debt. This is because highly leveraged companies carry with them a higher risk of the likelihood of bankruptcy.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f387aad95\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f387aad96\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f387aad8f\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f387aad90\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f387aad91\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-124\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2c971b\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">Where can the E-2 investment come from?<\/span><\/h3><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f387aad92\"><p dir=\"ltr\">You might be asking yourself, &#8220;Do E-2 investment funds have to come from my home country or can my E-2 investment come from money I made outside the US?&#8221;<br \/><br \/><\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">The E-2 Visa requires you to make a considerable investment. This would depend on the type of business you are setting up, you can have the investment funds coming from your country of origin or anywhere at all given that the source is legitimate.\u00a0<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">In some cases, you may already be working in the United States on a different visa, say an H1-B visa, and acquired the necessary funds for the investment. That could be used for the E-2 investment. In other cases, you may have received your funding through a loan from another country, in this situation you can use that loan for your E-2 investment.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv-content-block tcb-local-vars-root thrv_wrapper\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f3884cef7\" data-keep-css_id=\"1\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"thrv-content-block tcb-local-vars-root thrv_wrapper\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f38ad4d79\" data-keep-css_id=\"1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f38ad4d7a\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f38ad4d7b\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f38ad4d7d\"><h2 id=\"tab-con-45\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2cbe30\"><span style=\"color: #cf1e34;\">Employing others under the E-2 Treaty Investor Visa<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f425c7062\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-871df4a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"871df4a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c0b49d0\" data-id=\"c0b49d0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4007380 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4007380\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f38ad4d7d\"><h2 id=\"tab-con-45\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2cbe30\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image wp-image-3906 lazyloaded\" style=\"color: #595959; font-size: 16px;\" title=\"E-2 Visa: Ultimate Guide For Your Visa Application Immigration Business Plan\" src=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/brooke-cagle-g1Kr4Ozfoac-unsplash-768.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/brooke-cagle-g1Kr4Ozfoac-unsplash-768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/brooke-cagle-g1Kr4Ozfoac-unsplash-1366.webp 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 760px\" alt=\"E-2 Visa: Ultimate Guide For Your Visa Application Immigration Business Plan\" width=\"5231\" height=\"3487\" data-id=\"3906\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f425c7072\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f38ad4d7e\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f38ad4d7f\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8e9a1b32\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f38ad4d81\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f38ad4d82\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-126\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2ce2a2\">Do I have to hire U.S. employees to get an E-2 Visa?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f38ad4d83\"><p>You will need to hire employees for your business to operate. If you do not do so, then that investment you make can be considered as marginal. This means that the business was set up only to support you and your family. To be continually approved for the E-2 Visa, you can&#8217;t have a marginal business. One of the main requirements for the E-2 Visa is that your business should help the United States Economy.<\/p><p>However, you do not have to hire workers immediately, for this your business plan should include in detail when you plan to hire employees.\u00a0<\/p><h3 id=\"tab-con-127\" class=\"\">\u00a0<\/h3><h4 id=\"tab-con-128\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2d072e\">You can hire United States workers and workers from your home country.<\/h4><p>There are no required number of United States workers you need to hire. Additionally, you can bring employees with you to the United States to work with. The E-2 Visa process can cover for the employees you want to bring with you to the United States. However, you should have the same nationality with the employees who you want to bring with you under the E-2 Visa. They should also be serving in a managerial or executive position in your company. Otherwise they could show special skills that make them essential and unique to the operation of your business.<\/p><p>What all of this means is that you should prove that there is legitimate reason for you to bring the employees with you, and that they have favorable skills not readily available to American workers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f38ad4d84\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f38ad4d85\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8e9a1b3c\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f38ad4d81\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f38ad4d82\"><h3 id=\"tab-con-129\" class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2ce2a5\">General Qualifications of the Employee of a Treaty Investor<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f38ad4d83\"><p dir=\"ltr\">To qualify as an employee of an E-2 Investor they must meet the following criteria:<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">They should be the same nationality as your employer, the E-2 Investor. Furthermore, this means that they should come from a treaty country. We have a list of treaty countries eligible for the E-2 Visa\u00a0<strong>here<\/strong>.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Given that the prospective E-2 Employee is from a treaty country and with the same nationality as the E-2 Investor, the employee has two options to work for in the E-2 Business:<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bc999c7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bc999c7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-645d273\" data-id=\"645d273\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7483fcf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7483fcf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Executive and Supervisory\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7209de0\" data-id=\"7209de0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-feb50c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"feb50c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Special Qualifications\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e3665cd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e3665cd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-410c08b\" data-id=\"410c08b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7f676a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f7f676a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Employees from your country of origin can be employed in executive or supervisory roles. This means that their employment entails performing tasks that are supervisory and managerial in nature<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e424ca8\" data-id=\"e424ca8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cea8adb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cea8adb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Aside from employing them under executive or supervisory roles, you can hire your desired people from your country of origin if they meet special qualifications. This means that they have special talents or skill set essential to your business, not found otherwise in hiring American citizens.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6e650ca elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6e650ca\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-57d3d9e\" data-id=\"57d3d9e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e52f2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e52f2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f38cfd6a8\"><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f38cfd6a9\"><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f38cfd6ab\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f38cfd6ac\"><h2 id=\"tab-con-46\" class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2d5c63\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">Does an investment in Real-Estate qualify for an E-2 Visa?<\/span><\/h2><h2 id=\"tab-con-49\" class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2d5c68\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">Can I buy a home and get an E-2 Visa?<\/span><\/h2><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f38cfd6ad\"><p>Real-Estate is considered a passive investment and that is not allowed under an E-2 Visa. The E-2 Visa requires you to either buy an existing business or start one from scratch. It also requires you to actively work and invest in the business. This means that passive investments such as real-estate do not qualify.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judylmb1\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f38cfd6ae\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box dynamic-group-judykodp\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f38cfd6af\"><div class=\"tve-content-box-background optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f38cfd6aa\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"tve-cb\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f38cfd6ab\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyj9n9 optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f38cfd6ac\"><h2 id=\"tab-con-2\" class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2d5c6b\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">Can my car be part of my E-2 investment?<\/span><\/h2><h2 id=\"tab-con-53\" class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f8b2d5c6f\"><span style=\"color: #21445c;\">Can I include a vehicle in my investment amount?<\/span><\/h2><\/div><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element dynamic-group-judyiolh optml-bg-lazyloaded\" data-css=\"tve-u-16f38cfd6ad\"><p dir=\"ltr\">Since the approval of the E-2 Visa would depend greatly on the investment made and spent in the United States, some questions concerning whether certain types of expenditure can be considered as an investment.\u00a0<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/p><p id=\"tab-con-136\" dir=\"ltr\">Ask yourself:\u00a0<em>Do I need this for my E-2 business?<\/em><\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Depending on the nature of the business, you can include a vehicle in the E-2 Visa expense. If for example your business is a courier service, then spending your investment funds on trucks and vans can be considered as an E-2 visa expense. However, if this is the nature of your business, you might have a hard time including a luxury car as an E-2 Visa expense. After all, no one would think a Bugatti is a necessary expenditure to operate a courier business.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">After all of this, the main point is to ask yourself whether the vehicle you plan on buying and investing in is directly beneficial to your business. Ask yourself if it is related to the nature of your business.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element optml-bg-lazyloaded\"><p data-css=\"tve-u-16f8accf820\"><em>At the end of it all, the most important thing to consider is how the E-2 Visa will impact you and your family.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><p data-css=\"tve-u-16f8accf820\">\u00a0<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element optml-bg-lazyloaded\"><p data-css=\"tve-u-16f8accf828\">\u200b<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>E2 Visa: The Ultimate Guide For Your E-2 Visa Application What is the E-2 Visa? The E-2 Visa is a non-immigrant type of visa for citizens of treaty countries who wish to invest or start a business in the United States. With the E-2 Visa, based on the investment you will make, you can enter [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11720","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11720","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11720"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11720\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.immigrationbusinessplan.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11720"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}