As an entrepreneur, you can temporarily reside in the United States with an E2 Investor Visa. This visa allows you to preside over and develop a business in the United States. In addition, the project can also be a creation or a purchase of an existing business.
The entrepreneur and his family are allowed to live in the United States for a specific period of time. The length of stay varies from country to country, from 25 months for a French person to 4 years for a Swiss person or 5 years for a Belgian person.
Applying for a USA Investor Visa with the USCIS requires a high level of legal knowledge that only a lawyer can have. Expert LLC USA redirects you directly to our partner lawyers specialized in US immigration matters (French-speaking American lawyers).
You should beware of the many formalists on the Internet who call themselves "expatriation consultants USA". Their rates are often close to those of a specialized lawyer, but their breakage rate is clearly higher. You are advised to consult a specialized lawyer who will be able to advise you and accompany you throughout your project. We will redirect you to the competent lawyer partner of Expert LLC USA.
The USA Investor Visa is difficult to obtain. Therefore, the consular officer must be convinced by your project. The accompaniment of a specialized lawyer will be of great help and will allow you to maximize the chances of obtaining the Visa.
You must be vigilant about the many service providers on the Internet who promise you to acquire your USA Investor Visa as long as you meet certain conditions. Many of the subjective criteria for obtaining your E2 Visa are dependent upon the discretion of the consular officer reviewing your application.
USCIS agents use a set of indicators to evaluate the impact of your USA expatriation project on the local economy. The following questions are asked:
- What is the capital invested?
- What is the probability of success of the project?
- What jobs are created, etc.?
The questions are numerous and the answers must be very precise. This is the reason why the teams of Expert LLC USA have carried out an investigation in order to collaborate for more than 8 years with a lawyer specialized in these questions.
As a USA E2 Investor Visa applicant, you must be a national of a country that has a trade treaty with the United States (notably France).
Secondly, you must prove that the business created or acquired will generate sufficient income to support you and your family (you must own at least 50% of the company personally). Furthermore, the entrepreneur must have invested funds and justify their origin. These funds can come from personal savings, the sale of a property, a donation or a business, etc.
The launch of your business in the United States must be immediate. To do this, you must invest sufficient capital (a "substantial" amount, without specifying an exact amount) in the business. A minimum investment amount is not imposed by U.S. law, however, undercapitalization of the business is often prohibitive. Thus, the investment must be proportionate to the nature of the business and the cost.
Then, the entrepreneur must necessarily write a business plan. The figures in your business forecast must be chosen with care. Calling on a specialized lawyer will guarantee the conformity of the steps to be taken.
your business plan must be strictly proportionate to the consular authorities. Your forecast should answer the following questions:
- What elements are able to guarantee the success of your business?
- Is the planned investment appropriate for your project?
- What resources will be deployed to contribute to the local economy?
- In order to support your household, is the profitability sufficient?
- Are all the necessary elements in place to sustain your project after the regular term of your E2 Visa?
The requirement imposed by USCIS to ensure the seriousness of the applicant is the investment of a substantial amount of money in your project before you even file your application. Therefore, expenses will be incurred in your application for a USA Investor Visa, with no guarantee of success. This is why the assistance of a specialized lawyer is necessary.
Beware of "immigration consultants" who present themselves as an alternative to lawyers. The cost of their services is close to that of lawyers, but their skills are insufficient. Do not risk having your application rejected by using their services.
The choice of your lawyer is essential to the success of your project. The steps will be carried out in full compliance and you will benefit from an accompaniment throughout your application for an E2 Visa, until it is obtained.
Expert LLC USA will refer you to its American immigration lawyer partner who will be able to assist you in obtaining your visa. His success rate is close to 100% as far as obtaining a visa is concerned because he has a very strict method in the eligibility criteria before even starting your file.