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In connection with the freezing of the program for obtaining a US residence permit for investments under the EB-5 visa, the most popular at the moment has become investment visa E2. This visa allows entrepreneurs and business owners to enter and work in the United States based on investment in a business, where they will actively participate in operational and strategic management, as well as oversee this project during their stay in the country.
What should be the investment size for participation in the "E2 Visa" program?
As such, there is no precisely established amount of investment, but the amount must be "substantial". Based on the experience of providing these visas, a sufficient amount of investment starts at 100 dollars. That is, this is approximately the minimum cost of the business, which will allow you to receive income sufficient for living in the USA.
Who can apply for an E2 visa from the countries of the former USSR?
Since the E2 visa can be granted only to citizens of countries with which America has an agreement on trade and navigation, from among the former Soviet republics, only citizens of the following states can receive this visa: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Ukraine and Estonia.
How is the origin of money for investments on the E2 visa line verified?
The applicant must show that it is he who owns the financial means and controls them, and that he received the money legally. Funds for investments can also be made from savings, inheritance, gifts and loans. All funds must be obtained from a legitimate source, which means that when issuing an E2 visa, it must be clear where your savings money came from (how you received it), and even if it is a gift, how the person who gave you the money received it их, it should also be explained. Documents explaining the source of funds from beginning to end are needed here (the end point is the company's bank account). Some examples of documents include bank statements, credit documents, salary statements from a previous job, bank transfer receipts, and more.
Is it possible to use a loan for investments in E2?
Yes, if this loan is not secured by business assets.
Is it possible to buy a house in the USA so that it is considered an investment for entering the USA under the E2 visa program?
In almost all cases, the answer is negative. However, if the house is an integral part of the business, then it is possible. So, for example, a working farm, where the house is part of the general business, will be taken into account.
Are there any restrictions on the types of enterprises or businesses that are eligible for an E2 visa?
The list is practically unlimited. However, enterprises that receive passive income, for example, investments in real estate, are prohibited. This should be a business where the investor actively participates in management.
Since the E2 visa is issued for a period of 3 months to 5 years and can be extended for a period of up to 2 years an unlimited number of times, it has recently become very popular among citizens of the countries of the former USSR, which has a trade agreement with the United States and seafaring Legal company FESENKO LAW FIRM - fesenkolaw.com - provides a full range of registration services investor visas in the USA, from consultations and your obtaining an E2 visa, to the development of a further plan for acquiring the necessary immigration status for the implementation of your business plans in the USA. Our office is in New York, we speak Russian.
