Business partnership with a family member for the E2 visa?

In today's video, I'll talk about a situation that, in some cases, ends up being a solution for many E2 visa candidates, which is investing in a business and applying for the Visa having a family member as a business partner.

E2 Visa allows two business partners applying for the Visa, both owning 50% of the company, and they don't necessarily need to be relatives. A situation that became a solution for some families is when a son or a daughter of the investor is 21 years old or older. In this case, it's possible for both of them apply for the E2 Visa as business partners. This way, both investors can live in the US and manage the company. Spouses and children under 21 would be able to come too.

Another situation that can be very positive is when an investor decides to apply for the E2 Visa with a brother or sister as a business partner. Usually, both would have the citizenship eligible for the E2 Visa, and each family would split the investment, cutting in half the total amount.

Because there's two partners instead of one, it doesn't mean that the total recommended investment amount would increase. So, if we consider a total investment of $100.000, as long as all the other requirements are matched, each partner would invest $50.000 and still have good chances of having the E2 Visa approved. That's also very helpful for some people, not only because of the investment but for having relatives nearby and together in such significant change in the families' lives.

Well, choosing a partner is a critical question, despite if it's a relative or not, but having more options to consider facilitating an E2 Visa application is always welcome.

*All this content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. We recommend always to consult an Immigration Attorney regarding specific cases.