Investing in America – E2 Visa PART – 1

Investing in America – E2 Visa
Welcome to the Law Offices of Chris M. Ingram podcast – Let’s Talk U.S. Immigration, where we break down the most effective legal pathways to relocating to the United States. Today, we’re diving into the E-2 Treaty Investor Visa, a powerful option for entrepreneurs looking to move to the U.S. by investing in a business.
What Is the E-2 Visa?
The E-2 visa allows citizens from treaty countries to invest in and actively manage a U.S. business. There’s no fixed minimum, but an investment of $100,000+ is typically expected. The business must be real and profitable—not speculative or passive (like buying a rental property).
To qualify, you must:
Be from a treaty country (there are over 70).
Make a substantial investment in a bona fide U.S. business.
Show the funds are legally obtained and irrevocably committed.
Demonstrate that the business can support you and create U.S. jobs.
The visa is initially valid for two years but can be renewed indefinitely as long as the business remains active and compliant.
Jane’s Journey: From Scotland to California
Meet Jane, one of our E-2 clients. After years of dreaming about life in America, she and her family purchased a dog grooming business and used it as the basis for their E-2 visa.
“We didn’t want to reach retirement and think, ‘We should have done it.’ So, we did it.”
With our support, they flew to California, met with the sellers, and began the visa process. After preparing their documents and attending the visa interview at the U.S. Embassy in London, their visa was approved.
“We were nervous, but the process was exactly as you outlined. We were prepared—and we got the visa!”
Today, Jane is running her business, adjusting to American life, and enjoying the California sunshine.
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