The E2 Visa Lawyer for Australian Citizens

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We focus on E2 visas and E2 investors. If you are interested in running a business in the US!

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How much do I need to invest in an E2 business?

As a general rule, plan on investing at least $100,000. However, there are no minimums; and we have helped E2 investors who have invested less than $100,000.

What are the E2 visa requirements?

There are approximately 7 requirements: treaty country citizenship and ownership, ability to direct and develop a business, a substantial investment that is irrevocably committed, and more about these requirements, below.

How long does it take to get an E2 visa?

The average time is about 90 days. However, much of that depends upon how quickly you can get documents to us. We have helped E2 investors get a visa in half that time.

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E2 Visa Requirements

You must have a passport from an E2 treaty country. NOTE – None of your family members need to have the same passport. They can come as derivatives even if they have passports from non-treaty countries.
You must invest in a new or existing business in the US with the goal of making a profit. Your investment in the new or existing business must be substantial.
The business must not be "marginal." It must have the "present or future capacity to generate more than enough income to provide a minimal living for the treaty investor and his or her family."
You must invest in the business, and the funds must be "irrevocably committed." This means you must be able to show that the money has already been spent before you apply for the E2 visa.
You must be able to trace the money. In other words, you must be able to show that the money is yours – not investors' or third parties'.
Your goal in coming to the US is to "direct and develop" this business. In other words, you need to show that you have the ability and capacity to "direct and develop" the business.
This is typically demonstrated by showing that you have at least 51% ownership in the business.

Angie Rupert is an E2 visa attorney, and she concentrates her practice on those entrepreneurs who wish to purchase or start a business in the United States.

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