My country is part of this U.S. treaty and I’m looking at my options for investment. However, I am concerned, with everything that’s going on in the U.S. with immigrants right now, of how safe my investment will be. How does the treaty protect my investment? Should I get insurance? I don’t want to apply for this visa and invest, and later on be told to leave the U.S. and my business.
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Lynne Feldman
Immigration attorneysAs long as you don’t commit a crime and haven’t been arrested in the past I don’t see any danger to your business with the crazy things happening in the U.S. If you want to talk about it more I can be reached as indicated below.
Calvin Kourosh Azadi, Esq.
Immigration attorneysBeing from a treaty country does not necessarily protect your investment. The most important thing is to invest in a qualifying business. If your investment meets the E-2 visa requirements, you will be approved which would allow you to be in the U.S. throughout its validity. If something goes wrong with your investment, you have the right to file a lawsuit whether physically present in the U.S. or abroad.
It is important to retain an Attorney with experience in E-2 visas to ensure you properly invest in a business and that your application is prepared in its best form, giving you the highest chances of approval. Once you are approved, your valid E-2 visa will be respected by all immigration officials including CBP and ICE.
Renata Duarte
Immigration attorneysThe treaties underlying E-2 classification are intended to facilitate investment and trade between the signatory countries. These agreements do not shield you from market or operational risks. If you want financial protection, consider business insurance options.
As long as you adhere to the E-2 requirements—maintaining a real, active business and fulfilling the “develop and direct” role—you should be able to manage and protect your investment much like any other lawful business owner in the U.S.
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