Yes. The immigration regulations do not require a U.S. employer to use the services of an attorney.
E2 Visa
How long can the foreign investor remain in E-2 status?
The United States embassy or consulate will issue a visa valid for a maximum of 5 years. Using the visa, the foreign investor may be admitted for a maximum of 2 years. The E-2 visa, however, may be renewed indefinitely.
Can the foreign investor (Canadian or Foreign investor) take a vacation?
Yes. Assuming that s/he continues to develop and direct the investment, the E-2 status will remain valid.
Can the foreign investor change investments?
Yes. However, s/he must first obtain an E-2 visa for the ‘new’ investment.
Can the foreign investor’s child(ren) work in the United States?
No. The Canadian or Foreign investor’s child(ren), however, may attend school.
Can the foreign investor’s spouse work in the United States?
Yes.
Can the foreign investor’s spouse and/or child(ren) change status to E-2 status in the United States?
Yes. If the foreign investor’s spouse and/or child(ren) entered the United States in a different nonimmigrant visa category (i.e. visitor); were present in the United States in valid nonimmigrant status when the E-2 petition was approved; and a filed an application to change status from the nonimmigrant status to E-2 status, then the foreign investor’s… Read More
Can the foreign investor’s spouse and/or child(ren) enter and exit the United States with an E-2 visa?
Yes. Assuming the foreign investor’s spouse and/or child(ren) possess a machine readable E-2 visa in their passport, s/he can enter and exit the United States during the validity period of the visa (the foreign investor must also continue to be employed by the E-2 U.S. enterprise).
How does the foreign investor’s spouse and/or child(ren) obtain an E-2 visa?
Assuming the foreign investor’s spouse and/or child(ren) are outside the United States and require an E-2 visa to enter, the foreign investor’s spouse and/or child(ren) must proceed to the United States embassy or consulate in their native country to obtain an E-2 visa before s/he will be admitted to the United States. Typically, in order… Read More
Can the foreign investor change status to E-2 status in the United States?
Yes. If the foreign investor entered the United States in a different nonimmigrant visa category (i.e. visitor); was present in the United States in valid nonimmigrant status when the E-2 petition was approved; and a request for a change of status from the nonimmigrant status to E-2 status was requested, then the foreign investor could… Read More
