E-2 INVESTOR VISA
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E-2 program advantages:
- No minimum amount of investment, depending on the type of business;
- Allows for regular Visa renewals (no maximum time cap) approximately every two years, for the Investor, Spouse, and unmarried children under the age of 21, so long as the Investor continues to “develop and direct” the intended E-2 business in the USA;
- E-2 Visa can be processed rather quickly: approximately 4-6 months (from the time of filing);
- Investor invests in his or her own business;
- Investor must continually “develop and direct” the business he/she is investing in, while the spouse may pursue any other work activity;
- Investor, Spouse, and children (unmarried, under 21) are entitled to a U.S. Social Security Numbers, and can work, study, and enjoy the benefits from living in the United States