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E2 Visa for Australians

E2 Visa Australia | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer | Naples | Fort Myers | Boca RatonE2 Visa for Australians.  Florida immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock files E2 Visa applications for citizens of Australia who wish to enter the United States to operate a business.  The E-2 visa is a temporary business visa that allows a foreign citizen to develop and manage a business.  The citizen must contribute a substantial amount of capital in the business venture.  The Rothrock Law Firm has represented thousands of clients from more than 100 countries and has offices throughout Florida.

Requirements for E2 Visa for Australians

  • Australian citizens must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
  • Citizens of Australia must file the E2 application.
  • An E-2 visa is temporary. Currently, Australia issues the E2 treaty visa for up to 4 years.
  • The U.S. Embassies in Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney process E2 investor applications for Australian citizens.
  • The investor must contribute a substantial amount of capital in the business.
  • The investor must actively manage the business.
  • The business must be “real and operating.”

Benefits to Spouse and Child of E2 Visa Holder

  • The spouse of an E2 visa holder may live and work in the United States. 
  • An unmarried child under 21 of an E2 visa holder may attend school in the United States; however, the child cannot work.

Contact an Immigration Attorney today for a free consultation

Contact a highly experienced immigration attorney to file your E2 investor application.  Carl Rothrock is an immigration lawyer in Boca Raton, Florida.  He has been licensed to practice law since 1989.  He has represented thousands of clients from more than 100 countries.  Mr. Rothrock is admitted to practice before the Board of Immigration Appeals and all Immigration Courts in the United States. He represents clients within and outside the U.S.  To schedule a free initial consultation, call Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Boca Raton today.