Thanks for the video, I have two questions: 1) Can you get an E-2 for an existing business that you own? (Meaning that it's US-registered and US-based but you've been running it profitably from another country for months or a few years) 2) Can the investment come from the business's past profits? If you formally pay yourself that amount of money so it becomes yours instead of the business's, is it possible to then be able to use it as part of the E-2 investment?
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A loan is a viable source of funds; however, the collateral for the loan cannot be the business itself. In most business loans the business is the collateral for the loan. Instead, you would need to obtain a loan where the collateral is not the business itself.
hi sir i have a question if i have a turist visa can i get this visa while i am in us? or do i have to leave the country and come back for the visa to apply URGENT thank you
It depends on the situation. In most circumstances you are able to engage in passive activities or the activities associated with setting up a business while present in the US on a B1/B2.
Valuable information, thanks. What if i want to buy 10% of the existing business ownership, assuming the business is worth around 2Mil and a person is ready to invest 200k equivalent to 10% of the business.
Hi Colombo, Question regarding E2 to GC pathway...Can my wife get her E2 by investing in or purchasing an existing business and then sponsor me for GC? Let's say the business has been in good shape for many years and I have the qualifying skills for labor certification. Thanks.
That type of application would be highly problematic. Would be difficult to demonstrate that is truly an arms-length transaction in making the determination to hire the spouse of the business owner for a position. I would not recommend proceeding in that fashion.
hi sir I'm from Egypt and I want to buy a restaurant in USA the price is 80,000 is that enough to have the E2 VISA , If that's good , do I need a lawyer, if so how can I communicate with you to
Hello Sir, I am an owner-operator truck driver in Canada.. I want to buy a truck in USA ($130,000) and hire 2 drivers to run the loads will i qualify for E2 visa?
Hello I’m citizen of canada . By profession I’m a truck driver. I’m looking to open trucking company. Now that’s been said I’m just an individual so I can just 1 truck for now range between $50,000 to $100,000.00 Are there any chances for my situation to obtain E2 visa and operate by myself
We have utilized a trucking business for E-2 Visas in the past. However, keep in mind the requirement that the business must be non-marginal. Applying for an E-2 Visa with just one truck and a projection of just you as a sole employee over 5 years would be unlikely to be found to be non-marginal.
@@colombohurdimmigration4729 so with tat been said Should we go further confidentially and invest in buying truck and trailer from US And open my buissness account for the same And then approach once all is done
Hi Mr Hurd. I'm a real estate investor based out of New Zealand. I have the intentions in the near future to open a property management firm in Texas. There would not be any great or significant intial costs of doing so which is my concern. I'm unsure how much they would require me to invest. Another thought is to buy a commerical property in cash to run the business from. Would this be enough to satisfy the requirement in the Governments eyes? Thanks, Theo H
Hello Mr. Hurd, I intend to start my own business as a holistic therapist in Florida which would not require me to have a private practice or office right away because I would either receive my clients at home or visit them. Do you think your services can help me make this project feasible? Or is another visa more suitable for me? Thanks in advance.
Felix - I think it is generally difficult to obtain an E-2 without having some type of physical location for the business. That is not to say it would clearly be denied as it would certainly depend on other factors but filing without some type of business lease would generally make the application more risky.
Assuming you meet all other requirements for an E2 and you purchase in good faith in a legitimate arms length transaction 60% of the business it is in fact possible, but there are several factors that should be considered by your immigration attorney.
Hello sir, I'm Italian citizen, and I want to applicate for an E2 visa, I heave a individual company construction here in Italy but I want to start a new general construction company in USA, My question is: it's possible to heave a E2 visa with 80.000 dollars in this type of business.? Thank you so much. Sincerely Eri Metaj.
Hard to say for certain without knowing the specifics. Contact my firm and we can walk through it together. The capital contribution must be substantial relative to the nature of business but I would need to discuss a number of specifics with you to determine whether your business would be likely to obtain an approval at the Rome US Consulate.
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How about Franchise example The maids service
Sure a franchise can work -- it just depends on the specifics. We handle a number of E-2 Visas through franchise purchases.
Thanks for the video, I have two questions:
1) Can you get an E-2 for an existing business that you own? (Meaning that it's US-registered and US-based but you've been running it profitably from another country for months or a few years)
2) Can the investment come from the business's past profits? If you formally pay yourself that amount of money so it becomes yours instead of the business's, is it possible to then be able to use it as part of the E-2 investment?
Sergio we recommend you contact us by visiting our web site as these are complex questions that require further analysis and discussion www.Colombohurdlaw.com
Can the startup capital be in the form of a business loan?
A loan is a viable source of funds; however, the collateral for the loan cannot be the business itself. In most business loans the business is the collateral for the loan. Instead, you would need to obtain a loan where the collateral is not the business itself.
hi sir i have a question
if i have a turist visa can i get this visa while i am in us? or do i have to leave the country and come back for the visa to apply
URGENT
thank you
well said, thanks
Can I sign legal business contracts on b1 visa?
It depends on the situation. In most circumstances you are able to engage in passive activities or the activities associated with setting up a business while present in the US on a B1/B2.
Hello, my brother is already doing carpentry business. I also love and enjoy doing that. Can we partner and apply for e2 visa as investors?
Valuable information, thanks.
What if i want to buy 10% of the existing business ownership, assuming the business is worth around 2Mil and a person is ready to invest 200k equivalent to 10% of the business.
You must control at least 50% of the E-2 business in order to file a viable E-2 Visa application.
Hi Colombo,
Question regarding E2 to GC pathway...Can my wife get her E2 by investing in or purchasing an existing business and then sponsor me for GC? Let's say the business has been in good shape for many years and I have the qualifying skills for labor certification. Thanks.
That type of application would be highly problematic. Would be difficult to demonstrate that is truly an arms-length transaction in making the determination to hire the spouse of the business owner for a position. I would not recommend proceeding in that fashion.
hi sir
I'm from Egypt and I want to buy a restaurant in USA the price is 80,000 is that enough to have the E2 VISA , If that's good , do I need a lawyer, if so
how can I communicate with you to
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Hello Sir,
I am an owner-operator truck driver in Canada.. I want to buy a truck in USA ($130,000) and hire 2 drivers to run the loads will i qualify for E2 visa?
Hello
I’m citizen of canada . By profession I’m a truck driver. I’m looking to open trucking company. Now that’s been said I’m just an individual so I can just 1 truck for now range between $50,000 to $100,000.00
Are there any chances for my situation to obtain E2 visa and operate by myself
We have utilized a trucking business for E-2 Visas in the past. However, keep in mind the requirement that the business must be non-marginal. Applying for an E-2 Visa with just one truck and a projection of just you as a sole employee over 5 years would be unlikely to be found to be non-marginal.
@@colombohurdimmigration4729 so with tat been said
Should we go further confidentially and invest in buying truck and trailer from US
And open my buissness account for the same
And then approach once all is done
Hi Mr Hurd. I'm a real estate investor based out of New Zealand. I have the intentions in the near future to open a property management firm in Texas. There would not be any great or significant intial costs of doing so which is my concern. I'm unsure how much they would require me to invest. Another thought is to buy a commerical property in cash to run the business from. Would this be enough to satisfy the requirement in the Governments eyes?
Thanks,
Theo H
Hello Mr. Hurd, I intend to start my own business as a holistic therapist in Florida which would not require me to have a private practice or office right away because I would either receive my clients at home or visit them. Do you think your services can help me make this project feasible? Or is another visa more suitable for me? Thanks in advance.
Felix - I think it is generally difficult to obtain an E-2 without having some type of physical location for the business. That is not to say it would clearly be denied as it would certainly depend on other factors but filing without some type of business lease would generally make the application more risky.
Can I become 60% partner and invest in my brother bussiness and apply for e2.
Assuming you meet all other requirements for an E2 and you purchase in good faith in a legitimate arms length transaction 60% of the business it is in fact possible, but there are several factors that should be considered by your immigration attorney.
Hello sir,
I'm Italian citizen, and I want to applicate for an E2 visa, I heave a individual company construction here in Italy but I want to start a new general construction company in USA,
My question is: it's possible to heave a E2 visa with 80.000 dollars in this type of business.?
Thank you so much.
Sincerely
Eri Metaj.
Hard to say for certain without knowing the specifics. Contact my firm and we can walk through it together. The capital contribution must be substantial relative to the nature of business but I would need to discuss a number of specifics with you to determine whether your business would be likely to obtain an approval at the Rome US Consulate.
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