| E-1 and E-2 Visa A Visa for Traders and Investors |
Recent trends in immigration law have rendered the E1 visa and E2 visa categories
an appealing alternative to more common visa classifications. While the
much-sought-after H1-B visa is subject to numerical limits and steep filing fees, an E1
or E2 visa allows investors of a "treaty country" and their executives, managers, and
essential skills workers to come to the United States for what is essentially an
unlimited period of time. Although an E visa is often issued for an original duration of 5
years, it is easily renewable if the requirements are still met at the expiration of the
initial 5 year term.
The rules requiring the investor to maintain a residence in a foreign country are
relaxed, and, these visa can sometimes be renewed indefinitely. Spouses of E visa
holders are allowed to work, unlike H4 visa holders (spouses of H1-B visa holders) or
F-1 students and their dependents.
Obtaining an E1 visa or E2 visa can seem a daunting task, but with the assistance of
an experienced immigration attorney the applicant should stand good chances if the
requirements for the classifications are met.
Admittedly, many of the requirements are somewhat discretionary and difficult to
quantify (such as substantiality and nonmarginality of the investment, requirement that
the alien develops and direct the enterprise, formulation of a proper business plan,
etc.), but the E1/E2 visa category should not be overlooked by the candidate interested
in exploring options to come to the U.S.
Attorney Giuseppe Scagliarini has substantial experience in assisting foreigners with
the issuance of treaty traders and treaty investors visas. Even in situations where the
classification may initially seem inapplicable, there are instances where it may be
possible to request the same, as in the case of E visas for mangers or executive , or
visas for essential employees.
If you are interested in discussing with a skilled immigration attorney the
possibility of applying for a E1 visa or E2 visa, please do not hesitate to contact us.
an appealing alternative to more common visa classifications. While the
much-sought-after H1-B visa is subject to numerical limits and steep filing fees, an E1
or E2 visa allows investors of a "treaty country" and their executives, managers, and
essential skills workers to come to the United States for what is essentially an
unlimited period of time. Although an E visa is often issued for an original duration of 5
years, it is easily renewable if the requirements are still met at the expiration of the
initial 5 year term.
The rules requiring the investor to maintain a residence in a foreign country are
relaxed, and, these visa can sometimes be renewed indefinitely. Spouses of E visa
holders are allowed to work, unlike H4 visa holders (spouses of H1-B visa holders) or
F-1 students and their dependents.
Obtaining an E1 visa or E2 visa can seem a daunting task, but with the assistance of
an experienced immigration attorney the applicant should stand good chances if the
requirements for the classifications are met.
Admittedly, many of the requirements are somewhat discretionary and difficult to
quantify (such as substantiality and nonmarginality of the investment, requirement that
the alien develops and direct the enterprise, formulation of a proper business plan,
etc.), but the E1/E2 visa category should not be overlooked by the candidate interested
in exploring options to come to the U.S.
Attorney Giuseppe Scagliarini has substantial experience in assisting foreigners with
the issuance of treaty traders and treaty investors visas. Even in situations where the
classification may initially seem inapplicable, there are instances where it may be
possible to request the same, as in the case of E visas for mangers or executive , or
visas for essential employees.
If you are interested in discussing with a skilled immigration attorney the
possibility of applying for a E1 visa or E2 visa, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Law Offices of Giuseppe Scagliarini
| Giuseppe Scagliarini, Esq. 37 Harrison Avenue Newport, RI 02840 Phone: +401-849-1220 Fax +401-633-7055 E-Mail: info@scagliarinilaw.com |
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