The document discusses the E-2 visa program which provides a pathway for foreign entrepreneurs, startups, investors, and incubators/accelerators to operate businesses in the US. The E-2 visa has relatively low investment requirements, allows spouses to work, provides travel flexibility, and permits children to attend public schools or colleges at US tuition rates. It offers renewable 5-year visas, does not require minimum stay in the US, and allows unlimited entry/exit from the country. The program aims to promote economic ties between countries and create US jobs.

1. Pathway to the U.S.A.
U.S. E-2 Visa Program

2. An Innovative Solution For
● Entrepreneurs who want to launch a business in the USA
● Overseas Incubators and Accelerators
● Overseas Startups
● Foreign VC’s and Angels

3. The E-2 Visa Program
For Entrepreneurs & Startups

4. The U.S. E-2 Visa Program
Step By Step Explanation

5. The E-2 Visa
Opens The Door To:
● Foreign Startups
● Entrepreneurs & Investors
● Accelerators & Incubators
● Tech Job Opportunities

6. Trader and Investor Visa
● Promotes economic ties between treaty countries
● Creates positive economic impact in the U.S.

7. The E-2 Visa
● Investor in a U.S. business receives an E-2 visa
● Spouse and dependent children receive E-2 visas

8. E-2 Visa Rules - Part 1
● Investment - Approximately $150,000
● No minimum number of employees
● No limits on the size or type of business
● Flexibility on how the investment funds are spent

9. E-2 Visa Rules - Part 2
● Must be a real and active enterprise
● Must not be a passive investment ( Real Estate )
● Not a speculative investment ( Stock Market )
● For-profit ventures only

10. E-2 Visa Rules - Part 3
● Must be viable Business will grow / survive
● Must provide economic benefit
Personal income for the investor
Jobs for US employees

11. E-2 Visa Rules - Part 4
● E-2 holder NOT required to work in the busines
● E-2 holder must develop and direct the enterprise
● E-2 holder must have controlling ownership interest
50% or greater ownership

12. E-2 Visa Benefits
Business Opportunities
● Start any type of business in USA
● Provide consulting services to Startups
● Operate overseas business from USA

13. E-2 Visa Benefits
Employment for E-2 Visa Holder
● Can start and own many businesses in USA
● Can provide consulting services
● Can work in E-2 business

14. E-2 Visa Benefits
Employment for Spouse of E-2
● Can work in any company
● Can start a business in USA

15. E-2 Visa Benefits
Travel
● E-2 holder & family can travel freely inside US
● E-2 holder can exit & and enter US any time
● E-2 holder can remain overseas

16. E-2 Visa Benefits
Education for Children Under 21
● Public School Free
● Private School
● College @ U.S. Tuition Rate
No F-1 Visa Needed

17. E-2 Visa Benefits
Taxes
● E-2 holder can avoid tax on non-US profits
● E-2 holder can exit US and remain abroad

18. The E-2 Visa - Summary
● Short processing time - 90 to 120 days
● Up to 5 year duration + unlimited renewals
● Unrestricted entry and exit
● Spouse and unmarried children under 21
● Spouse can seek employment

19. The E-2 Visa
● Can fund and launch multiple Startups
● Can work for one or more Startups
● Unrestricted travel within the USA
● Children can attend colleges at US tuition
● Children can attend public schools
● No minimum stay in USA

20. The E-2 Visa
Welcome To The USA

21. Learn More About The E-2 Visa
U.S. Government Website
https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/temporary-workers/e-2-treaty-investors

22. The E-2 Visa
Pathway to the U.S.A.
An Innovative Solution
For
Startups - Entrepreneurs - VC’s
Accelerators - Incubators