E-2 Visa Process
1. Investor Pre-qualification by PlanMyMigration
You would need to fill out our initial background questionnaire and we will pre-qualify you within 24 hours. If you are not a citizen of a treaty country then we can discuss applying for a citizenship program first, for example, Grenada.
2. Plan the Strategy for your E-2 Petition
After we determine your eligibility, we will plan the strategy for your E-2 petition and suggest to you the most suitable investment options as per your requirement.
3. Work with an Expert Immigration Attorney to Organize Legal Paperwork
We will work with an expert immigration attorney to help organize your paperwork and gather evidence for the petition including but not limited to incorporation of company and preparation of a business plan. We also provide you assistance of an experienced tax expert who will address any concerns regarding foreign remittance laws and even assist you in opening foreign bank accounts.
4. Perform Due-Diligence Select the Right Investment Opportunity
Our team will look through the prism and assist you in selecting a project that meets your needs by investing in an existing U.S. business or a new U.S. business.
5. Capitalize your U.S. Company, Open Bank Account and File DS-160 at the Local Consulate in your Country of Residence
Once your paperwork is ready, your immigration attorney will file your DS-160 petition with the local consulate. The approval could take 2-5 months.
6. Receive DS-160 Approval and E-2 Visa Stamping
At US Consulates, E-2 visas may be granted for 1 to 5 years, renewable. Our team will prepare you for the Interview process and also help you to apply for any biographic and identification documents required during the interview.
7. File Change of Status if you are in the U.S. on a Valid Visa to Obtain E-2
If the beneficiary of an E-2 visa is currently in the US in a lawful nonimmigrant status (except for ESTA), he or she may file Form I-129 to request a change of status to E-2 classification before USCIS. E-2 visas filed with USCIS can be submitted using Premium Processing, which provides an initial response (approval or request for evidence) in 15 calendar days.
8. Travel to U.S. as a E-2 Visa Holder
E-2 visas allow the Investor's spouse and children under age 21 to obtain dependent E-2 visas.