The E-2 Visa allows an investor with eligible citizenship through a commercial treaty to immigrate to the United States to invest a substantial amount of their capital in a U.S. business.
Important Note: At Martorell's Office Group Corp (MGN), with our experience of over 28 years, we have learned that the substantial amount of capital/investment would be no less than $50,000.00, with the ideal amount being more than $100,000. Immigration does not stipulate a specific amount but rather refers to an investment of a substantial amount of capital.
Before we continue, we will define some terms…
Trade is the international exchange of merchandise, goods, services, and technology that exists between the United States and a foreign country.
Substantial trade refers to the constant and considerable exchange of merchandise, articles, or products between two nations that includes multiple transactions over a period of time.
Principal trade is established when a country exchanges more than 50% of its products or services intended for export with another.
Capital investment refers to the funds used for the development of a business and all goods or assets placed in a business with the intent to generate a profit. The capital may be at risk of partial or total loss in the event that the investment is not profitable.
A substantial amount of capital refers to a sum that secures the financial commitment between you and the business in which you are investing. It must be large enough to demonstrate your support for the business’s commercial activity and of a magnitude that allows the investor to effectively develop and direct the enterprise.
A marginal enterprise is one that does not have the capacity to generate income greater than what is necessary for the support of an investor and their family in the short to medium term, or that fails to demonstrate that it can generate such profits within five years of the E-2 visa being granted.
Requirements to apply for the E-2 Visa
‣ The applicant must possess a nationality with which the United States maintains commercial relations.
‣ The applicant must own at least 51% of the shares of a business that is not considered marginal..
‣ The gold in which you will make the investment.
‣ The applicant has invested or is actively participating in the process of investing substantially in a non-co-investment company and the investment must be lawful.
E-2 eligible countries
Albania
Alemania
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaiyán
Bahrein
Bangladesh
Bélgica
Bolivia
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Camerún
Canadá
Chile
China (Taiwán)
Colombia
Congo (Brazzaville y Kinshasa)
Corea del Sur
Costa Rica
Croacia
Dinamarca,
Egipto
Estonia
Eslovaquia
Eslovenia
España
Etiopía
Finlandia
Francia
Georgia
Granada
Holanda
Honduras
Irán
Irlanda
Italia
Jamaica
Japón
Jordania
Kazajstán
Kosovo
Kirguistán
Letonia
Liberia
Lituania
Luxemburgo
Macedonia
(ARY)
México
Moldavia
Mongolia
Montenegro
Marruecos
Noruega
Omán
Pakistán
Panamá
Paraguay
Filipinas
Polonia
Reino Unido
República Checa
Rumania
Serbia
Senegal
Singapur
Sri Lanka
Surinam
Suecia
Suiza
Tailandia
Togo
Trinidad y Tobago
Túnez
Turquía
Ucrania
The substantial amount of investment will be determined by the Immigration Officer, who will consider information about the nature of the business and evaluate the submitted business plan. The impact on the local economy will be one of the determining factors for the acceptance of your application.
Advantages of the E-2 Visa Program
➢ The applicant can process their application inside or outside of the United States.
➢ The applicant's immediate family (spouse and unmarried children under 21) will also be granted an E visa.
➢ An employee of the investor can be transferred with an E visa, provided they meet the requirements.
➢ The period of stay under an E visa is two (2) years, and there is no limit to renewals.
➢ Renewal can be automatic as long as the applicant makes multiple entries into and exits from the United States during the two-year period granted..
Limitations of the E-2 Visa Program
◆ The E visa holder is only allowed to work for the trading company or the one in which the investment is being made.
◆ Only the applicant's spouse can obtain a work permit.
◆ If there are significant changes to the business during the granted period, the applicant must submit a form to inform the United States Immigration Office (hereinafter the USCIS). This Office will determine if these modifications could lead to the revocation of the visa.
◆ A labor dispute can affect obtaining the E visa (applies to treaties with Mexico and Canada).
Documents to be submitted
➮ Complete copy of the valid passport with at least one year remaining before its expiration.
➮ Six (6) photographs of 2x2 inches (5x5 cm).
➮ Applicant's resume.
➮ Marriage certificate (if applicable).
➮ Birth certificates of the spouse and unmarried children under 21 (if applicable).
➮ Copies of the passports of the immediate family.
➮ Certificates, degrees, and diplomas earned by the applicant (if applicable).
The documentation to be submitted for your case may vary depending on the business in which you are going to invest. In general, the following aspects must be covered:
1.- Evidence that demonstrates ownership of the company in which the investment will be made. (E-2).
Company organizational chart
Articles of incorporation. For an existing business, an amendment must be filed with the Department of State to include the new board of directors.
Stock certificates of the company
Operating agreement
DUNs & Bradstreet Report
2.- Evidence that demonstrates substantial investment.(E-2)
Proof of payments for office rent or purchase of real estate
Invoices for purchases of assets
Inventory report
Acquired insurance policies
Corporate or trust account statements
Documents that prove the legitimacy of the funds used (inheritances, property or business sales, loans, etc.).
Proof of payment for a franchise (if applicable)
3.- Condición no marginal de la empresa. (E-2)
Permisos ocupacionales y licencias operativas
Declaraciones de impuestos de los últimos tres años (si aplica)
Formas W2, W4 o 1099 de los últimos dos años (si aplica)
Estados financieros del año en curso y del último ejercicio fiscal
Reportes de nómina de cada empleado (si aplica)
4.- Participación activa del solicitante en la inversión. (E-2)
Contratos de alquiler o compra de espacios (oficinas, locales comerciales, galpones,
etc.)
Comprobantes de pagos, depósitos o transferencias hechas por el solicitante para contribuir con el capital sustancial de la empresa.
Plan de negocios especializado para visa E-2
Acuerdos de compra (si aplica)
Acuerdo de franquicia (si aplica)
Martorell's Office Group Corp. fees for your E-2 Visa process:
Martorell's Office Group Corp. is pleased to offer you three payment options to facilitate your process for E2 Visa:
‣ Plan A (Payment in 3 months): $29,900. This plan requires an initial payment of the 50% to begin the process, and the 50% the remaining amount must be paid 4 weeks before submitting the application to the U.S. Immigration Department. (approximately 3 months.).
Important: The corresponding immigration fees will be added to these amounts, which vary depending on the size of your family.
‣ Plan B (Payment in 12 months): $699 weekly for 52 weeks, for a total of $36,348.
Important: The corresponding immigration fees will be added to these amounts, which vary depending on the size of your family.
‣ Plan C (Payment in 24 Months): $599 weekly for 104 weeks, for a total of $62,296.
Important: The corresponding immigration fees will be added to these amounts, which vary depending on the size of your family.
Regardless of the plan you choose, Martorell's Office Group Corp. will handle all the procedures.required for the preparation of your file and to submit it to the Immigration office in full compliance with all Immigration Law requirements and procedural demands. The cornerstone of this file will be the Business Plan, a detailed document that will provide immigration officers with precise information about the potential success of your company in the United States, the advantages that your company will bring to the country, and other relevant data that justifies the investment in the United States. Martorell's Office Group Corp. is committed to providing daily follow-up and supervision of your process until the approval of your Visa E2.
Important note: The fees mentioned above do not apply to the EB-5 and Golden Visas
Business Plan Preparation Fees
(Business Plan)
$2,500.00 for the preparation of a Business Plan (Business Plan) with a 5-year projection, indicating:
‣ Commercial description of your business, as well as its products or services.
‣ Objectives of your company.
‣ Detailed description of your products or services.
‣ Comparative market analysis of your competition's prices, as well as projections for your new clients.
‣ Distribution, organization, and structure of your company. From the organizational chart to the employee profiles, adapted to the requirements of the Department of Immigration.
‣ Market strategy, price list, and marketing resources.
‣ Sales, expense, and income projections for the next 5 years.
Payments to the U.S. Immigration Office>
● $460.00 for the application for the I-129**** I-129: refers to the permit for a stay for foreign nationals to work in the United States.
● $500.00 for Fraud Prevention
If the case is presented at a U.S. Embassy, only the payments that that Embassy establishes must be paid..
These payments must be made payable to the USCIS or the corresponding federal agency as indicated on the invoice. Ensure that the checks sent to the USCIS have sufficient funds to prevent the USCIS from returning the case and/or deeming it unreceived due to insufficient funds.
“"MARTORELL OFFICE" is not responsible for the return of the case and its consequences due to payment being made with checks with insufficient funds to cover the USCIS filing costs and other regulatory costs.
Other expenses
(before submitting the file to the Immigration Office)
During your application process, some additional business expenses will arise that you are responsible for. Remember that by the time your file is submitted to the Immigration Office, your business must be ready to be fully operational. These expenses are summarized as follows:
‣ $275.78 for an Amendment, in which your company's address is changed and the location of the new office that you must rent or buy is used.
‣ $950.00 for occupational permits of Miami-Dade County (federal, state, and local for Miami-Dade County). Prices in other nearby counties may incur extra costs.
‣ $425.00 for payments to the city and state. (Estimated prices prices applicable to the city of Miami and Miami-Dade County. They may vary depending on the county and city of your choice to begin operations.)
‣ $350.00 for the Sales Tax process or tax exemption (equivalent to VAT).
‣ $600.00 for a corporate book with a first Assembly and agreement of shareholders.
‣ $500.00 for the issuance of Stock Certificates.
‣ $500.00 for the processing of a DUNS number for the company in the United State
‣ $525.75 for registration with the Department of Labor of the United States.**
** The registration with the Department of Labor of the United States is necessary for hiring the employees that the company must hire once this visa is approved, as established in the Business Plan..
‣ $900.00 (aproximado) for the translation into English of the 100% of the Spanish documents, including bank statements.
These translations will be performed by a specialized language interpreter authorized by the Immigration Office. This payment must be made with a company check in the United States payable to the translator.
Proficiency in a language and knowledge of a culture is not considered a special qualification for this type of application. The employee's salary must be commensurate with the skills for which they are notable, and an evaluation must be submitted regarding whether these skills can be easily found in the United States.
