Visas for investment in the United States

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Investment Visas

Investment Visas, such as the E-2 and EB-5, are visa categories intended for foreign investors who wish to invest in the United States.

E-2 Visa (Treaty Investor)

The E-2 is a non-immigrant visa for foreign investors wishing to invest in the United States. The main characteristic of this visa is that the investor must be a citizen of a country that has a trade and navigation treaty with the United States. To qualify for the E-2 visa, the investor must make a substantial investment in a business in the USA. Although there is no set minimum amount, the investment must be significant and proportional to the value of the business. The investor must also play an active role in the management and operation of the business.

The E-2 visa is initially granted for an initial period of two years and extensions can be granted in increments of up to two years each, as long as the investment and business continue to meet the requirements. The investor’s spouse and minor children can accompany the main E-2 visa holder as dependents.

It is important to note that the E-2 visa does not lead directly to permanent residence in the USA. Read about the visas that lead to a Green Card here.

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Other visas for investors

In addition to the E-2 visa, there are other investment visas and related categories for foreign investors wishing to invest in the United States. Here are some examples:

• EB-5 Visa (Foreign Investor)
• E-1 Visa (Treaty Trader)

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Temporary Visas, American Citizenship, and Green Card

Temporary visas

• H-1B
• L-1
• O-1
• P-1

American Citizenship

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Green card

• EB-1
• EB-2
• EB-2 NIW
• EB-3