The E‑2 nonimmigrant visa is suitable for investors who do not plan to live in the US permanently. But it is suitable for doing business, studying and free entry to the States.
Investors get an E‑2 visa for developing a new or existing business, similarly to EB‑5 visa. However, the conditions for an E‑2 visa are softer.
Conditions for receiving EB-5 and E-2 visas
The E‑2 visa is issued for five years, after which it can be extended for two years an unlimited number of times. If an investor wants to obtain US citizenship, he first applies for a visa requalification into an immigrant visa, and then for a green card.
But there is a nuance: only citizens of countries with which the United States has concluded an agreement on trade and navigation can obtain an E‑2 visa. In 2022, such agreements are in force with 80 states.
Grenada, Turkey and Montenegro have an agreement with the United States and issue passports for investment in the economy.
Grenada citizenship can be obtained through a contribution to the state fund or the purchase of real estate. Turkey provides citizenship for a purchase of real estate or bonds, a deposit in a bank or investment in a business. To become a citizen of Montenegro, you need to fulfill two investment conditions: make a contribution to the state fund and finance tourism real estate projects.
Immigrant Invest is a licensed agent who helps to obtain a second citizenship by investment. If you would like to have a second passport to do business in the United States, please contact our investment program experts for advice.
