Permanent Visas - Investor Visa 

Purpose: 

The information included in the package will provide you with the tools necessary for assessing the eligibility requirements understanding the procedure, Our simple easy-to-follow guide will also prepare you for what to expect when dealing with the American Consulate and the Immigration & Naturalization Service. Information on what you should expect after filing the documentation will also be included. 

Requirements: 

The requirements and procedure for obtaining E-2 status as a treaty investor under the Canada-U.S. free trade agreement (FTA) are very similar to those for E-1 status. The main difference is the requirement for a substantial amount of investment in a U.S. concern. Other differences are detailed in this section; readers are referred back to the E-1 section for information that is the same. 

Who can file?

Generally anyone who is financially able to make a significant investment into a business or qualifying investment in the United States. For the EB-5 visa the minimum amount is $1 million or $500,000 in certain situations. For the E visa it can be significantly less, but the investor must be from a country witch has a qualifying trade treaty with the United States. 

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