If you’re on an E2 visa, and you have an affiliate business that is outside the US, you may qualify for a Green Card through the EB-1C category, provided you fulfil these requirements:
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Yes, you can form an LLC or a corporation before you get your visa approval. These initial actions are considered "setting up" the business and are not considered work. However, you are not allowed to work in the US until your visa is granted.
Both the L-1 and the E2 visa authorise you to work in the US. With an L-1 visa, you can only work for your US company petitioner. With an E2 visa, you must work for your E2 business. You cannot be a passive investor.
Yes you can, as long as you employ other people. As the principal applicant, you should be going to the USA to develop your business. Accountants, IT consultants, doctors, lawyers, etc, can obtain E2 and E1 visa status to enable themselves to practice their profession in the USA as long as they eventually create employment for other people as well.
You can opt for the L-1 intra company visa or opt for H1-B speciality occupation visa. Though the EB-5 Immigrant Investor visa is an option that eventually leads to US permanent residency, this visa is costly and time-consuming to obtain.
Though there is no minimum level of trade or investment to qualify, a lower amount of trade or investment means there are less chances of you getting the visa. The amount necessary will also depend on the type of business or trade you’re engaged in.
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