We recently achieved a significant success: E2 visa for travel agency approved at the US Consulate in Romania.
E-2 Visa Success: Outbound Travel Agency Approved!
A Romanian citizen received a 5-year E-2 visa approval—the maximum permitted under the treaty—from the U.S. Consulate in Bucharest, Romania. The processing time at the US Consulate in Bucharest, Romania was 2 months, from submission to approval. The Consulate approved the case without a Request for Further Evidence, overcoming complexities related to the investor’s existing C1/D visas and the specific nature of the business.
This recent success highlights our expertise in securing the E-2 Investor Visa for entrepreneurs in the travel sector. The E2 success story had couple of particularities, including the investor’s current immigration status and their current C1/D visas and the specific nature of the E-2 business.
The investor, a Romanian citizen invested $80,000 in an outbound travel agency for the E2 visa. As an outbound tour operator, the E2 business will take US travelers overseas to visit specific destinations in Europe and Asia. The travel agency will offer a variety of tour packages that enable US visitors to travel abroad easily and will provide tailored travel packages to cater to the specific needs and preferences of its US customers.
Prior to submission, the investor obtained a Seller of Travel license from Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to operate legally in Florida. The investor also obtained the necessary surety bond.
E-2 Success Snapshot
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Treaty Country | Romania |
| Consulate | Bucharest, Romania |
| Processing Time | 2 Months (Submission to Approval) |
| Visa Term | 5 Years (Maximum under Treaty) |
| Investment | $80,000 |
| Business Focus | Outbound tours for US travelers to Europe and Asia, offering tailored packages. |
| Compliance | Secured Florida Seller of Travel License and Surety Bond pre-filing. |
| Noteworthy Complexity | Managed investor’s existing C1/D visa status and the nature of the outbound tour operation. |
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 E2 visa for Canadians and US visa for Canadian citizens.
To learn more about the options available for children aging out E2 visas visit Children aging out of E2 visa: What are their options?
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