Investment visas or E visas are a popular non-immigrant visa to the United States, which gives foreign investors and entrepreneurs the opportunity to work and live in the United States. As a non-immigrant visa, E-investor visas do not provide a direct path to permanent residence, but E-visa holders can hold E status for longer periods. If… [Read More]
The E-2 Visa and the 5 Best Businesses to Invest
The E-2 Visa became increasingly popular with foreign investors, entrepreneurs, and multinational companies, as work visas as the H-1B and L visa categories faced increased scrutiny during the Trump Administration’s “American First” immigration policies. The E-2 Visa continues to be a desirable nonimmigrant visa because it does not require sponsorship from U.S. citizens or businesses,… [Read More]
What is a Substantial Investment for E-2 Visas?
One of the most common questions we get when foreign investors and entrepreneurs are considering an E-2 Visa is – What IS a substantial investment? E-2 Visas require a “substantial investment” from the visa applicant to start their business in the United States (for a list of other requirements, click here). The definition of “substantial… [Read More]
Can You Use an E-2 Visa to Open a Franchise in the U.S.?
Franchise opportunities in the United States can be an enticing option for investors and entrepreneurs who are considering an E-2 visa, as they reduce the time and “substantial investment” supposition required to set up a U.S. business from the ground up. Why Invest in a Franchise? Franchises Exist in Diverse Industries Whether you want to… [Read More]
Green Card and Visa Solutions for Foreign-Born Entrepreneurs
What do Sergey Brin (co-founder, Google), Liz Claiborne (founder, company namesake), Andrew Grove (co-founder, Intel), Jerry Yang (co-founder, Yahoo!), and Elon Musk (CEO, Tesla) have in common? They are all entrepreneurs who immigrated to the United States and helped to revolutionize the industries where they made their mark. Attracting remarkably talented people to the United… [Read More]
