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The E2 visa is an investor visa that allows an individual to live in the

United States and operate their own business, based on making an
investment in a U.S. business. It is important to note that the E2 visa
application process requires a substantial amount of documentation.
In this blog post, we provide an overview of some of the documents
that are required for an E2 visa application.

The following is a brief overview of some of the documents that are

required for an E2 visa application. However, it is important to note
that every case is different, and every case has its own unique
circumstances.

1. U.S. Company Articles of Incorporation/Articles of

Organization/Formation Documents: These are the documents
that you get when you register your company. They are crucial
documents to have with your E2 visa case. This can include a
certificate of incorporation, operating agreement, and other
documents that show ownership of the business.

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2. Proof of Investment Made: E2 investors will need to document

their investment. Some of the documentation may include bank
statements evidencing the transfer of investment funds from the
investors personal bank account to the US company business bank
account. Additional evidence will include the US company bank
statements evidencing incoming investment funds, wire receipts,
receipts/purchase orders for business-related expenses, and bank
statements evidencing funds leaving the US company operating
account to pay for business-related expenses.

3. Business License for your E2 business: If your business requires

some sort of license to operate in the specific location where your
business is located in the U.S., you need to obtain and provide
copies of those licenses to operate your business.

4. Business plan: Your business plan is typically one of the most

important documents for your E2 visa application. Generally, E2
visa business plans should outline the business model and include
both financial forecasts and personnel hiring plans for the next five
years.

5. Copy of the lease: Your lease agreement should generally be

included as part of your E2 visa application. The lease, of course, is
for the lease of the premises that you’re operating your E2
business out of.

6. Resume, degree certificate, diploma, or transcripts: This is

important to show that the E2 investor is going to be able to
successfully operate the business in the US. Some of the things
that we show are the investor’s qualifications, such as their
resume, degree certificates, their diploma, and their transcripts.

7. Dependent documents: Your dependents are your spouse and your

children, your unmarried children under 21 years old. As part of
your E2 visa application, you are going to want to include the
dependent documents such as passports and birth certificates.

8. Source of funds documents: You will also need to include evidence

showing how you received the funds that were used for your E2

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investment. The type of documents to include here will depend on

your specific circumstances.
9. Evidence to show the business is real and operating: There are
several documents that you can include to show that your
business is real and operating. These documents include: photos
of the business, invoices sent to customers, printout of the
homepage of your website, printouts of online directory listings for
your business, etc.

10. Passport: A photocopy of the biographic page of your passport

should be included to show your country of citizenship.

In conclusion, if you’re planning on applying for an E2 visa, it is

essential to understand that the application will require a substantial
amount of documentation. The above-listed documents are just a
general overview of some of the documents that are required for an
E2 visa application. Therefore, it is recommended to consult with an
experienced immigration lawyer who can help guide you through the
E2 visa application process.

DISCLAIMER: This article is designed for general information only and

is NOT legal advice. The information presented in this article should
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longer be valid. Nothing herein is intended to nor constitutes a
guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal
matter. Every case is different and outcomes will vary depending on
the unique facts and legal issues of your case. Thank you.

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