Successful Dual E-2 Visa Approval for E-2 Investor & Employee in Switzerland for UK Citizens expanding a multinational company to the USA.
Our experienced E-2 visa lawyers secured simultaneous approvals for both an E-2 investor visa and E-2 employee visa at the U.S. Consulate in Bern, Switzerland. The investor and employee both work for the same E2 company.
This success story highlights our expertise in navigating complex E2 visa cases and assist multinational companies with global teams. The UK national investor and their key employee can now establish and manage the expansion of their multinational gym company into the United States, starting with new gyms in Florida.
Understanding the multinational company’s initial inquiries into the L-1 and O-1 visa options for their US market entry, we conducted a thorough evaluation to identify the most effective pathway. Our resulting strategy leverages the E2 visa, which we determined to be the most practical and strategically sound solution for managing their global operations with international workforce as they establish a presence in the US market. The E2 also aligns well with the company’s requirements for flexibility during this expansion.
Key Highlights:
This success story highlights a route to expand your business in the United States while continuing to manage your businesses abroad. The key takeaways for this E-2 visa for UK nationals are:
- Dual Visa Success: We obtained approval for both the business owner (investor) and a key employee in executive/supervisory position in one coordinated effort.
- Location of Approval: These E-2 visas were approved at the U.S. Consulate in Bern, Switzerland.
- UK Treaty Advantage: The company was able to apply for E-2 visa for their employee because the business owner and employee share the same UK nationality. The E-2 visa offers unique opportunities for UK entrepreneurs. Learn more about US visas for UK citizens.
- UK Nationals: Both the investor and the employee who will be managing the US operations are citizens of the United Kingdom.
- Business Expansion to Florida: The company, already established in Europe and Asia, is now bringing its successful gym model to the United States, starting with new ventures in Florida.
Specifics of the E2 Investor Visa Case:
- Investment Structure: The investor invested approximately $250,000 through a combination of direct and indirect investments via their group of companies.
- Investment Purpose: These funds were allocated to launching the US gyms, including securing the necessary Florida Gym License (also known as a Health Studio license). Our team directly assisted with obtaining the Florida Gym License as well as other local business licenses and permits required to operate gyms in Miami.
- Fast Processing: The E-2 processing time at the US Consulate Switzerland for third county nationals was 2 months.
- Maximum Visa Validity: The E-2 investor visa was approved for 5 years, the maximum visa validity allowed under the treaty with UK.
Specifics of the E-2 Employee Visa Case:
- Key Personnel: The approved E-2 employee will serve as the General Manager of the US operations, highlighting the importance of this role to the success of the business.
- Executive/Supervisory Role: The employee visa was granted under the executive/supervisory provisions of the E-2 employee category.
- Maximum Visa Validity: Similar to the investor, the E-2 employee visa was also approved for the maximum 5-year period under the UK treaty.
- UK Citizen: The employee is also a citizen of the United Kingdom.
Streamlined Process:
- Joint Interview: Both the investor and the E2 employee were interviewed together at the U.S. Consulate in Switzerland, contributing to the efficiency of the process.
- Third Country National Processing: This case involved processing the visas for UK citizens at a US Consulate outside of the UK (in Switzerland).
Overview of E2 Visa
The E-2 Investor Visa is a nonimmigrant visa for nationals of treaty countries to live and work in the U.S. by investing in a US business. This visa also extends to the investor’s spouse and unmarried children under 21. Furthermore, E-2 businesses can bring employees in executive, managerial, or specialized roles essential to the firm’s operations in the U.S. You can establish a new business or buy an existing business to qualify for the E-2.
To learn more about visas for Canadians, visit E-2 visa for Canadians and US visa for Canadian citizens.
To learn more about the options available for children aging out E-2 visas visit Children aging out of E2 visa: What are their options?
Why Partner with Malescu Law
This successful dual E2 visa approval highlights our E2 visa lawyers’ expertise in navigating complex international business immigration matters.
We are proud to have facilitated this UK company’s expansion into the Florida market and look forward to assisting other international businesses seeking to establish a presence in the United States.
Contact us, your experienced immigration lawyers to schedule an appointment for your immigration case and find out more about the E-2 visa and E-2 visa for spouse and dependents, change of status to E2, applying for E2 while in US, E-2 visa renewal process, other investment visa options and other visa options to start a business in the US for you.
We serve companies and individuals across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
Contact us or schedule a consultation.
Malescu Law P.A. – Business & Immigration Lawyers