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Non-Immigrant Visas through Investment (E-2) | 
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The US government provides an unlimited number of non-immigrant visas to individuals wishing to live and work in the United States by investing in U.S. businesses. The applicant must be a citizen of a country possessing an investor treaty with the U.S.
Quota:
none
Length
of Visa: 2 years
at a time
Extensions:
5 years at a time, unlimited number allowed
Application Process: 2-4
weeks
In order to qualify you must:
(1) own at least 50% of the U.S. company or be a "key employee" of the company, i.e. an indispensible executive or manager
(2) make a "substantial cash investment" (normally at least $100,000 for most countries) in the U.S.-based business
(3) invest in a U.S.-based company that is actively engaged in trade and profitable enough to warrant the hiring of American workers
(4) intend to leave the U.S. upon termination of your business there
Accompanying relatives of E-2 visa holders are also eligible for E-2 visas. They may stay in the U.S. but not work there.
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A certain number of countries possess an agreement with the United States to allow reciprocal investment. The current list includes:
The spouse or child under the age of 21 of the holder of an immigrant or nonimmigrant visa, who is accompanying them to the US
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