How to Obtain E-2 Classification if Outside the United States?

If the treaty investor is currently in the United States in a lawful nonimmigrant status, they may file Form I-129 to request a change of status to E-2 classification. If the desired employee is currently in the United States in a lawful nonimmigrant status, the qualifying employer may file Form I-129 to request a change of status to E-2 classification on the employee’s behalf.

2022-10-07T10:38:35+00:00September 15th, 2022|

What are the General Qualifications of a Treaty Investor?

To qualify for E-2 classification, the treaty investor must: Be a national of a country with which the United States maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation; Have invested, or be actively in the process of investing, a substantial amount of capital in a bona fide enterprise in the United States; and Be seeking to enter the United States solely to develop and direct the investment enterprise. This is established by showing at [...]

2022-10-07T10:39:13+00:00September 15th, 2022|

What are Marginal Enterprises with regards to E2 Visa?

The investment enterprise may not be marginal. A marginal enterprise is one that does not have the present or future capacity to generate more than enough income to provide a minimal living for the treaty investor and his or her family. Depending on the facts, a new enterprise might not be considered marginal even if it lacks the current capacity to generate such income. In such cases, however, the enterprise should have the capacity [...]

2022-10-07T10:40:22+00:00September 15th, 2022|

What are the General Qualifications of the Employee of a Treaty Investor?

To qualify for E-2 classification, the employee of a treaty investor must: Be the same nationality of the principal alien employer (who must have the nationality of the treaty country); Meet the definition of “employee” under relevant law; and Either be engaging in duties of an executive or supervisory character, or if employed in a lesser capacity, have special qualifications. If the principal alien employer is not an individual, it must be [...]

2022-10-07T10:40:57+00:00September 15th, 2022|

What is the Maximum Period of Stay Allowed for an E2 Visa?

Qualified treaty investors and employees will be allowed a maximum initial stay of two years. Requests for extension of stay in, or changes of status to, E-2 classification may be granted in increments of up to two years each. There is no limit to the number of extensions an E-2 nonimmigrant may be granted. All E-2 nonimmigrants, however, must maintain an intention to depart the United States when their status expires or is terminated. An [...]

2022-10-07T10:43:25+00:00September 15th, 2022|

What are the Terms and Conditions of E-2 Status?

A treaty investor or employee may only work in the activity for which he or she was approved at the time the classification was granted. An E-2 employee, however, may also work for the treaty organization’s parent company or one of its subsidiaries as long as the: Relationship between the organizations is established; Subsidiary employment requires executive, supervisory, or essential skills; and Terms and conditions of employment have not otherwise changed. See 8 CFR 214.2(e)(8)(ii) [...]

2022-10-07T10:43:53+00:00September 15th, 2022|

What are the Terms & Conditions for Family of E-2 Treaty Investors and Employees?

Treaty investors and employees may be accompanied or followed by spouses and unmarried children who are under 21 years of age. Their nationalities need not be the same as the treaty investor or employee. Spouses and children may seek E-2 nonimmigrant classification as dependents and, if approved, generally will be granted the same period of stay as the employee.  If the family members are already in the United States and are seeking changes of [...]

2022-10-07T10:45:26+00:00September 15th, 2022|

What Portugal Golden Visa Investment Options Exist?

To be eligible for a Golden Visa in Portugal, you must make one of the following investments: Purchase a property worth at least €500,000. If you purchase in a low-density area, the investment amount is €400,000. Invest €350,000 in a property in a Portuguese urban regeneration area. If you invest in a low-density area, the investment amount is €280,000. The project should qualify for investment by the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service [...]

2022-10-07T10:46:20+00:00September 15th, 2022|

Who Is Eligible to Apply for a Golden Visa for Portugal?

To be eligible for a Golden Visa for Portugal, you have to fulfil the following requirements: You must be over the age of 18 You must make a significant investment that is beneficial to the Portuguese economy You must have no history of criminal records You must own the money you seek to invest You must commit to maintaining the investment for at least another five years

2022-09-15T11:24:52+00:00September 15th, 2022|

Can You Get Portugal Citizenship by Investment?

Yes, if you receive a Golden Visa, you become eligible for citizenship after five years. Unlike other countries, you do not actually need to live in Portugal during that period to acquire citizenship via the Golden Visa route. You only need to spend seven to fourteen days per year in the country. However, you will have to prove you have accommodation in Portugal, a steady income, as well as knowledge of the [...]

2022-09-29T12:40:08+00:00September 15th, 2022|
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