e2 visa

People come to the U.S. for various reasons: many come as tourists, others study at one of America's top-notch Universities, some work in the U.S. and a few might want to live there forever.
For all those reasons, special types of visas exist. In general, four visa categories are distinguished: tourist, study, work and immigration visas.

The e-2 visa allows its holder to work in the U.S. In particular, it is designed for people who run their own business and invest money inside the U.S. The investment they make has to be substantial as well as contribute to the US economy by e.g. creating new jobs. In general, it should exceed $100.000, though exceptions have been made for smaller amounts.

Not everybody can get a E-2 Visa

This particular visa is available for citiziens of the 39 „treaty nations“ such as e.g. Austria, Swiss, Germany, France and Canada. Eligible applicants have to submit certain forms as well as a  photograph to an U.S. Embassy or USA Consulate. All applicants have to be owners of a passport which is valid for travel to the United States and has been issued half a year prior entry.

Passing the final tests for the E2 Visa

Finally, an interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate is required for applicants between the age of 14 and 79.

Holders of this visa are allowed to stay in the United States as long as their business is active. During this time they may leave the U.S. anytime up to 6 months. After closing the business the holders have either to go back to their country of origin or change their status.

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