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
Contact 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.