Boca Raton Lawyer Al Zucaro guides investors about E2 Treaty Investors Visa.

1. Boca Raton Lawyer Al Zucaro guides investors about E2 Treaty Investors Visa. The E-2 Treaty Investors Visa allows a foreign national to enter and work in the United States in order to control and develop investments in an American business. This visa also allows for qualified employees of treaty investors to enter the United States. The process for obtaining this classification is fairly straight forward, but the following requirements must be satisfied. For any assistance, immigration lawyers like Al Zucaro of Boca Raton can be a great resource to help foreign nationals achieve an E-2 Treaty Investors Visa. What is an E-2 Classification This non-immigrant visa can be quite beneficial to those meet the qualification, which AL Zucaro knows extensively. It not only allows permission for individuals to work in the United States but it extends to certain employees and family members as well. The United States maintains trade relationships with over 50 countries throughout the world and those who apply for the visa must be a national of one of the countries on the list. Once an E-2 classification is obtained it must be renewed after two years. Extensions are granted on a two-year basis but there is no limit on the amount of times an individuals can ask for renewal – as long as all qualifications are still met of course. Treaty Investor Qualifications In order to qualify for this classification of visas there are a few stipulations that must first be addressed and met. First, as mentioned before, those seeking an E-2 Treaty Investor Visa must be a citizen of a country on the list of those the United States maintains a trade treaty of commerce and navigation with. Secondly, applying individuals must have made a substantial investment, or be actively engaging in the

2. process of investing, capital in an American enterprise. Lastly, a treaty investor must be entering the country only to direct and further develop an investment. It should be noted that an investment – which refers funds and/or other assets being placed at risk in a commercial enterprise – has the end goal of trying to turn a profit. Employee of Treaty Investor Qualifications One of the advantages of this type of visa classification is key employees of a treaty investor can also qualify to enter and work in the United States. However, the employee has to meet three requirements before receiving a visa. First, he/she must be the same nationality as the treaty investor applying. Secondly, he or she must also be considered an “employee” under law. Thirdly, the employee must have executive or supervisory duties in his or her position and if is employed at a lower level, special qualifications must be possessed. Family of Treaty Investor and Employee of Treaty Investors The family of treaty investors also have the opportunity to obtain E-2 classification. Spouses and children not yet 21 years of age all qualify for this type of visa. For further information or assistance with an individual’s E-2 Treaty Investor Visa endeavors, qualified resources should be sought out. For those in South Florida, Al Zucaro Boca Raton resident and lawyer - can help with any and all immigration law needs.