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Hi Peter, I'm based in the UK and in talks with (UK Based) investors for a significant amount of seed money to start a company. I want to setup a US based com

Hi Peter, I'm based in the UK and in talks with (UK Based) investors for a significant amount of seed money to start a company. I want to setup a US based company as all of the business will be with the US and I want a local office. What sort of "investment" for the US based company do I need to make, so that I can secure a visa and what type of E visa should I be trying to get. I know higher the better is probably preferable. But where is the sweet spot? $100k, $250k, $500k? I do not have a PHd, nor a Masters or even Degree. However I have 25 years of IT experience and I am the technical / founder of my company. Thanks

proberts 10y ago
There's no minimum and yes, the more, the better, but typically $100,000 is enough to support an E-2. But bear in mind, as I noted earlier, that a good chunk of the $100,000 invested must have been spent before the E-2 application can be submitted. Side note: most US Consulates and Embassies, including the Embassy in London, are really good on E-2s, reasonable, rational, and facilitative.
- no1youknowz 10y ago
  Peter. Thank you for the answer. Much appreciated!