E-2 Treaty Visa

This visa is for individuals that are from countries designated on the E-2 Treaty Country list. Individuals must invest a "substantial amount" of capital in a company. The company can be pre-existing. They must purchase a majority share to qualify. We warn of purchasing a pre-existing businesses to qualify for this visa, prior to speaking to an immigration attorney.

 

Under this visa, the Beneficiary will enter the US to develop and direct the business. The individual must have a controlling interest in the company. There is no minimum amount requirement, however, the investment cannot be marginal. Franchises also qualify under this visa application. The visa can be renewed for 2-3 year increments for an indefinite period of time, so long as the company meets the requirement. Their dependents may also come to work and study, so long as the children are under 21. This can be approved within 15 business days if you pay an extra fee and choose premium processing. 

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L1 Intra-company Transfer

This is an intra-company transfer between a foreign company and a US company. In order to qualify, the petitioning US company must have a qualifying relationship with the foreign company from which the Beneficiary was an executive or manager. The Beneficiary must have been in an executive or managerial position for at least one year within the previous 3 years. The petitioner must have a qualifying relationship with the foreign company.

 

The foreign company must continue to operate during the entire time the beneficiary is here working in the new US company under this visa. The Beneficiary and family can renewal in 3 year increments for a total period of 7 years in the US. Dependents can also come to work and/or study. This can approved within 15 business days as well, if you file with premium processing. There does not have to be a large investment with this visa. 

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