We are pleased to celebrate the approval of an E-2 investor visa at the U.S. Consulate in Oslo, Norway. The applicant is an entrepreneur launching and growing an innovative technology company in the United States.
The E-2 treaty investor visa allows nationals of treaty countries to invest in and direct a bona fide U.S. enterprise. That makes it a valuable pathway for entrepreneurs who want to expand their business operations in the United States.
Norway is one of the countries whose nationals can qualify. Eligibility turns on citizenship rather than residence, so what matters is the applicant’s nationality, not simply where they live or where they apply.
For a company that is still being launched, the case rests heavily on the business plan. Consular officers look to it for evidence that the venture is real, can grow beyond a marginal enterprise and will create jobs for U.S. workers, typically through five years of financial projections and a specific hiring plan.
The investor must also be in a position to develop and direct the business, and the investment must be substantial and at risk. In practice, that means the funds are committed to the enterprise rather than held in reserve.
We congratulate our client on this exciting achievement. If you are an entrepreneur from a treaty country planning to launch or expand a business in the United States, schedule a consultation to discuss your E-2 options.
