E-2 Visa Success Story: Bulgarian Investor Secures Trucking Business Visa
Success! We recently had an E-2 Visa Approved for trucking business for an investor from Bulgaria. The E2 visa was approved at the US Consulate in Sofia, Bulgaria for 5 years, the maximum period allowed under the treaty between US and Bulgaria. The overall processing time was 5 months.
We successfully obtained an E-2 visa for a Bulgarian investor to operate a trucking business in Texas. The company will initially focus on providing car hauling services across Texas, with plans to expand into cargo transportation.
Despite challenges such as a limited initial investment of $65,000 and owning only one truck at the time of application, we secured the E-2 visa. This case demonstrates that it is possible to obtain an E-2 visa for a startup trucking business with the right guidance and minimal resources, especially when the investor owns the necessary equipment outright.
E-2 visa for trucking business
While this success story highlights the potential for obtaining an E-2 visa for a trucking business with a single truck, this is not always advisable. Factors such as the investor’s business plan, industry knowledge, experience, and market potential can significantly influence the visa application’s outcome.
While outright purchasing trucks and trailers is a common route to invest for an E-2 visa, investors do have flexibility in acquiring equipment for their E-2 visa trucking business. Investors can explore lease-to-own agreements with U.S. trucking companies or opt for standard truck leasing arrangements.
Additionally, contributing trucks purchased in your home country to your U.S. trucking business is possible, although this often presents challenges for most foreign nationals. This option is generally most feasible for Canadians and Mexicans due to proximity to the United States and streamlined import processes.
Canadian and Mexican citizens enjoy significant advantages when establishing trucking businesses in the U.S. with an E-2 visa. Recognized CDL licenses and truck import procedures streamline the process for these nationalities. However, the E2 visa for trucking business is available to nationals from all E2 treaty countries.
E-2 visa overview
While the E2 visa is available to individuals from E2 treaty countries, it is important to note that obtaining one for a trucking business may have specific requirements.
The E2 investor visa is available to individuals from E2 treaty countries who make an investment in a US business. The E2 investor visa allows investors to obtain a temporary visa for themselves and their dependent spouse and children to come to the United States to develop their business. To learn more, visit our E-2 visa page and E2 visa for Canadians.
To obtain an E2 visa, you can either apply at a U.S. consulate abroad or, if you’re currently in the United States, by requesting a change of status to E2 with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). In other words, aside from obtaining an E2 visa at a US Consulate, you can apply for E2 status while in the US.
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