I am a German entrepreneur and investor currently preparing a U.S. immigration application under the E-2 treaty. I have full confidence in the feasibility of the plan for the U.S. business I am investing in, and I am optimistic about its growth projections and the potential return on investment. Therefore, I am also planning for a future reinvestment of the profits—as well as earnings from my other startups back home— when applying for the EB-5 visa. Is this a common pathway that other entrepreneurs follow?
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Matthew Kolodziej
EB-5 Immigration attorneysYes it is very common to simultaneously apply for an E-2 nonimmigrant visa and also an EB-5 immigrant visa. However, are you planning on using the same US investment as the vehicle for both applications? This is more complex and requires extensive planning to ensure the US business meets both the E-2 and the EB-5 requirements, which are completely different.
Tony W. Wong
EB-5 Immigration attorneysIt is one of the common paths for E2 holder to switch to EB-5 with the income earned from the E-2 company in the U.S. It is also easier to prove the lawful source of funds from the E2 company with U.S. tax returns, financial statements, bank statements, etc.
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