On this page you can find frequently asked question from our clients and the answers, which you may find helpful.
It is important to emphasize that for every E2 US Investor Visa for which we apply in the name of our clients, we always examine each case individually and prepare the case specifically for the client.
The information in this page is general only and is provided as information for general questions that frequently arise with our clients and interested parties who contact us regarding E2 Investor Visas to the US.
Despite many rumors and data being thrown into the air, there is no fixed amount in US law required for the issuance of an E2 visa. The law stipulates that the investment must be significant and substantial, all according to the type of business, the scope of activity, the business plan and more. Therefore, the amount required for investment varies from business to business and can range from a few tens of thousands of dollars to hundreds of thousands of dollars.
From the moment the E2 visa application is submitted it will usually take the US Embassy a month to process the application. If the application contains everything necessary and meets requirements, an interview with the visa applicant will be scheduled within a period of one to two weeks. After the interview and if the visa is approved, the visa will be received at the meeting.
Indeed, an E2 visa allows the spouse of a visa recipient to work legally in the US. The permit is not obtained automatically and therefore the spouse who wants to work legally in the US, is asked to apply for a work permit after arriving in the US. This is a bureaucratic procedure that is usually approved by the authorities.
An E2 investor visa can be applied for when an applicant’s country of residence is a party to the treaty with the US government.
Each country in the treaty grants different lengths of time for visas. There are countries that get only a few months, and countries (like Germany, Spain, England, etc.) that get an E2 Investor Visa for a period of 5 years.
The answer is both. You can apply for an E2 visa for a new business, and you can apply for an existing business. Of course, the documents will be different and the requirements will vary from situation to situation.
An E2 is Visa issued for up to 5 years. Because this is a treaty signed only by certain countries, each country is given a different extension that depends on the agreement between the countries. In addition, the US government is authorized to issue E2 visas for as long as they wish. In our experience, E2 launch visas are usually issued for a maximum of 3 years to 5 years. Of course, it is possible to apply for an extension of the visa if the business for which the visa was applied continues to operate and exist, and appropriate references can be provided to the authorities.