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What Type of Business is Eligible for an E-2 Visa?
For a foreign national that wants to start up or buy a business in the United States, the E-2 Investor Visa[1] is a great option. This is a non-immigrant visa that allows for a national of a treaty country to enter the U.S. for work based on their substantial investment into a U.S. business.[2]
Businesses eligible for an E-2 visa are generally any legitimate and lawful business that has the intent to hire U.S. workers. Depending on the type of business, a small about of capital may only be required and the business may not be required to hire employees right away.
Below is a list of some types of businesses that may qualify:
- Auto Repair Shop
- Acoustic Booth Sales
- Bar
- Bike Share and Use Program
- Book Illustrator
- Cabinet Making and Distribution Business
- Catering Company
- Cleaning Company
- Clothing Distributor
- Clothing Manufacturer
- Coffee Shop/Book Store
- Computer/Technology Advisory Services
Computer Application Design- Consulting Company
- Convenience Store
- Events planning and Coordination
- Exhibit Coordinator
- Fashion Design Company
- Film Maker
- Fitness Center
- Food Delivery Service
- Food Distribution Sales
- Franchise Owners
- Gas Station
- Graphic Designer
- Home Renovations
- Import/Export Business
- Internet Marketing Company
- Internet Start Up
- Law Firm
- Legal Referral Business
- Management Consulting Company
- Medical Addiction Treatment Center
- Oil Refinement Company
- Pilot School
- Plumbing
- Real Estate Investment (Over 50 Properties Purchased)
- Restaurant
- Retail Shop
- Sporting Soccer League
- Technology Mobil App Start up for Leisure App
- Technology Mobile App Start up for Sporting App
- Trucking Company
- Wedding Photographer
- Welding
- Wellness Retreat
- Wine Distributor
Computer Application DesignContact our law firm to talk about your business ideas and investment plans, we would be happy to assist you with your E-2 visa needs.
[1] https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/temporary-workers/e-2-treaty-investors
[2] https://legalservicesincorporated.com/what-type-of-business-is-eligible-for-an-e-2-visa/