November 9, 2009 by Sam McDougall Turner
Millions and millions of people dream of moving to America and starting up a new life in the states. However, getting in is no easy feat, especially if you are from a country that has lots of people with the same desire. There is a waiting list for American citizenship that is estimated will not be clear for a decade! Even if you have an employee visa there is no guarantee that you can stay once the term stated in your visa is up.
There is a way around this. If you are a trader or a businessman and have a business already in your home country that is doing well, then there is a good chance that you can be accepted for permanent US residency on that basis. There are many many countries (mainly in Europe and South America, but in other continents too) that have a long-standing treaty with the US and citizens of all of those countries can be eligible for the E1 and E2 visas.
E1 is a trader US visa, and is granted to people from those countries which have a trade agreement, and who are looking to establish a good model of trading between their country of origin and the USA. These visas do not have a maximum period of stay, and can be continued for as long as the trading business is operational.
The E2 visa is an investor visa for people who wish to invest in a US business. The investment must provide employment for at least ten American citizens and the minimum amount you must invest to qualify for this visa is usually $1,000,000, however it does vary from state to state and in some, a $500,000 investment is enough grounds for you to qualify for the E2 visa.
The great thing about both of these visas is that if you are granted one, then your family can also be granted them! SO if you think you might be eligible, why not try applying?
For more information on trader’s visas visit visas4america.com by clicking on US immigration lawyers UK or investor visa.
