Investor Visas

United States immigration laws allow certain foreign nationals to obtain temporary visas allowing them to come to the U.S. for the purposes of investment or trading between the U.S. and the trader’s country of nationality.

Trading or investment activity that qualifies an applicant for an E-1 or E-2 visa must fulfill several requirements. If you would like to speak with a treaty trader or international investor visa lawyer at the Orlando, Florida Law Office of Catherine R. Henin-Clark, P.A., regarding your business plan, contact our immigration lawyers today and schedule a free consultation.

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Commercial Treaty Nations

A partial list of countries which have treaties with the United States allowing E-1 and E-2 investor visas to be issued to nationals includes:

  • Canada
  • Taiwan
  • Korea
  • Philippines
  • Germany
  • Japan
  • Mexico
  • Columbia
  • Costa Rica
  • Pakistan

Our trading and investment visa attorneys have current and complete information on visas for nationals of treaty nations.

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E-1 Visas

The treaty trader (E-1) visa allows a foreign national to come to the U.S. as an essential employee in continuing substantial trade between the U.S. and the country of the applicant’s nationality. An immigration lawyer at our Orlando law office can help eligible international businesses establish the necessary requirements.

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E-2 Visas

The E-2 visa is a non-immigrant visa, available to countries from nations which have bilateral investment, commerce and navigation treaties with the United States. Individuals who qualify will have made a substantial investment in a United States company, and wish to come to the U.S. to develop and direct the business operations of that enterprise.

Eligibility for the E-2 Visa

Alien investors who meet the following requirements may qualify for an E-2 visa:

  • The investor’s home country maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation or bilateral investment with the U.S.
  • The investor has made a “substantial investment” (usually $25,000 or more) in a U.S. business
  • The business in which the investment was made is not less than 50 percent owned by citizens of the treaty country
  • The investor intends to come to the U.S. to direct the operations of the enterprise in a capacity that is either executive, supervisory, or involves specialized skills
  • The investor possesses means of support independent of the enterprise

It often benefits applicants for an E-2 visa to demonstrate that their investments will result in the creation of jobs within the United States.

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Contact a Investor Visa and Immigration Lawyer

If you are seeking to obtain an investor visa, contact the immigration lawyers at the Law Offices of Catherine R. Henin-Clark today. Schedule a free consultation and case evaluation.

Our treaty trader and investor visa attorneys are dedicated to serving individuals and businesses through the practice of immigration law. We will provide you with individual attention and professional service at every step on the path toward achieving your goals.

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Contact Our Office

If you are seeking to obtain an family visa, contact the immigration attorneys at the Law Offices of Catherine R. Henin-Clark today. Schedule a free consultation and case evaluation.

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