There are many opportunities available to foreign business owners come to the United States for monetary prosperity. These opportunities are implemented by the law and open a wide door which could not have been opened before. Visas are the primary means of coming to other countries legally; there are many visas that give people the means of accomplishing their tasks and goals. This is especially so with an E2 business visa; simply, this visa allows foreign businessmen and women to come into the U.S. and establish their business while contributing to the economy.
There are many requirements that go into acquiring this visa but there are also many benefits that come once you have acquired it, as well as to your family. The applicant’s spouse and children are included in this visa and they can do a lot with it, we will delve more into that later. This visa not only applies to those living outside of the United States but also for those who live within the country as well. If you live in another country and wish to establish your brand and company in the United States, continue reading this blog because we’ll touch upon the many benefits and advantages that you will receive with this visa.
Before we get into the advantages this visa provides, lets quickly touch on what E2 business visa is, essentially. This visa permits foreign nationals to live and establish their business in the U.S. without being considered an illegal immigrant; you must also invest in the national economy with your business. As mentioned above, this visa applies to two people, those who live in the United States and those who don’t. Those who live in the United States have to submit their visa application to the office of the U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for processing. This application process can take anywhere from two to five months before it is approved. For those who live abroad, the visa application must be submitted to the U.S consulate in their country and depending on which country you are applying from, this could take two weeks to four months to be approved.
Another thing that you must do is invest, at minimum, $100,000 into your business in order to qualify for the E2 visa. The investment must show that the applicant has made a risk; it must show that you, the investor, are walking on eggshells with the investment. This shows that you are taking your new business venture seriously and you are committed to making it work, sticking around for the long haul. Also, the amount of money you are investing will vary depending on which field you are getting into.
Now for the benefits. The first of which is the benefits which extend to your family once you have obtained the visa. Your family will get similar E2 visas showing that they are dependent on you and your business; the opportunities that come after are numerous. For one, your spouse can apply for a workers visa and get employed at a company once it has been improved. This is very beneficial because this shows that your family is not living off you and that they can further provide for themselves and contribute to the workforce.
Similar benefits also extend to your children. If they are under the age of twenty-one, they can be enrolled at any school of your choosing; here they can receive an American education which can benefit them in their future in the United States or if they decide to live abroad. They are also permitted to receive in-state tuition if they wish to further their education. The one disadvantage that your children may encounter is the worker visas; they are not given until they are twenty-one years-of-age.
When you acquire your E2 business visa, it is typically valid for two to five years. After this period of time has passed, you are able to renew the visa if your business is able to generate enough money to support yourself and your family. If your business is unable to do this, your renewal application will be rejected. Also, when entering the country, there is no minimum investment amount, meaning there is no minimum amount which disqualifies you from entering the country or establishing your business. You only need enough funds to establish and maintain your business nor does there need to be a pre-existing company in your country of origin. This is beneficial to many people because some countries do not have the means or the financial stability to make some people’s stay afloat.
Here is something that you would like to hear if you are coming from another country; the E2 visa allows you to leave the country or return to your country of origin for a while without being penalized for your departure. Every visa has its process of approval and validation, some could either take months or years, depending on what you are striving to obtain. The E2 visa is one of the fastest and easiest permits to obtain in the repertoire of non-immigration visas. This is beneficial for those people who do not have too much time to spare; the economies of some countries are dire and not in favor of you. If done correctly, in accordance with the visa’s procedural regulations and if you have satisfied the requirements of the visa, it should not be long before you have it.
The benefits that foreign businessmen/women can obtain are numerous; because you are contributing to the American economy, instead of living off it, you are at liberty of many privileges. Not only are you allowed to live in the country for a few years, but you can renew the visa if your business is stable enough to support you and your family. Though you need to make a risky investment in your business, there is no minimum amount that you have to invest to enter the country. Your spouse and children can also benefit from what this visa provides; your spouse can obtain a work visa and seek employment while your children are able to be enrolled in the nation’s school systems or any one of the universities that are within the country. The E2 business visa is a helping hand that helps your dreams come true.
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