Can Indian Nationals Currently Obtain an E2 Visa ?
E1 and E2 visas are not currently available to Indian nationals. We have worked with Indian clients who have obtained a third country nationality and then qualified for an E1 or E2 visa on that basis.
While E visas are non-immigrant visas they can entail significantly less investment than an EB5-based green card application. E visas do not have the requirement that L visas have for the continued operation of a qualifying business outside the United States.
Green Cards: EB5 Investment and Permanent Residency in the United States
Investors with either $500,000.00 or $1,000,000.00 to invest may be able to qualify for an EB5 visa. We are experienced at guiding Indian investors and through the EB5 immigration maze.
While there are many issues that have to be addressed when applying for a usa business visa, in our experience a common issue with Indian applicants is the ability to prove the source of the invested funds. We also caution all potential EB5 investors to be extremely cautious when choosing a regional investment center to work with. usa business visa.
Can my Spouse and Dependents Work in the United States?
The ability of your spouse or children to work in the United States depends on the type of visa you obtain and the specific facts of your case. The table below outlines the GENERAL position in relation to a trailing spouse but is NOT intended to provide specific legal advice.
Summary of Key Visas Available to Indian and Pakistani Small Business Owners, Investors and Entrepreneurs
| L-1 Visas | H-1B Visas | E-Visas | EB-5 Visas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa available to Indian nationals | ✔ | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Visa available to Pakistani nationals | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Ability of dependent Spouse to work in US | ✔ | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Can the visa be renewed into perpetuity assuming I re-qualify? | ❌ | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Minimum investment Required | Sufficient to operate valid foreign business and US office or business entity | N/A | Sufficient to fund business enterprise, generally around USD 100,000.00 | Either USD 500,000.00 or USD 1,000,000.00 |
| Immigrant visa status |
❌ Can lead to green card after one year |
❌ |
❌ Transition to green card status through EB5 program possible |
✔ EbB-5 visa initially issued for a conditional two year period |
Why Should an Indian National Choose Davies & Associates as their US Immigration Lawyers?
- Understanding. For over fifteen years we have worked with Indian nationals and understand their needs and culture.
- Location. While much of your paperwork will need to be filed in the United States, some of it may need to be filed with your local consulate in India. Through our locations in the United States and India we maintain a presence in both locations and are ideally positioned to assist you.
- Excellence. Given our knowledge and understanding of Indian clients we are able to craft unique solutions narrowly tailored to meet the needs of Indian nationals. We believe we produce the very best immigration solutions available.
- Results. While there are never be any guarantees, to-date no visa application we have prepared has ever been denied.
