The E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Program is indirectly available to residents of Israel by getting a second Passport from a country that has a treaty with USA.
Contents: Requirement | Processing Timeline | Investment amount | Treaty Countries | Non-Treaty Countries | Consult | FAQ
What are E-2 Visa Requirements for Israel?
E2 visa requirement – Israel
- Israel does not have a signed treaty with USA. You will first need to get a second passport through Grenada or another country that has E-2 treaty signed with the US.
- Requires investor’s investment be typically over US $150K (Israelis New Shekel 481K ILS) with minimum 50% ownership.
- Move to US to establish and manage the business.
- Generate significant returns for investors and economy – employing US workers.
- Funds must be “at risk”
See details of E-2 Israel Requirements
How long does it take to get an E-2 visa for Israelis citizens?
E2 visa timeline – Israel
The processing time for an E-2 visa depends on Israelis Investor. Once you have a second passport from another country like Grenada. If present in the USA, the average time is 5 months. Premium processing time is 15 days for $2,500. For outside of the US, E2 visa processing time through a Consulate varies from 2 weeks to 4 months. Above timeline is after you have a passport from a country that has Treaty with the US.
Details on USCIS E-2 processing times
How much does E-2 Visa Cost for Israelis citizens?
E2 visa cost – Israel
After you have got a second passport from a country that has a Treaty with US. From that point on, minimum investment amount is typically over US $150K (Israelis New Shekel 481K ILS). For investor present in USA – Form I-129 fee $460 (Form I-539 – $370 per dependent), 15 days premium processing at $2,500 Investor in Home-country – $205 fee per DS-160 form. Lawyer’s charges, Business entity formation costs.
The Bank of Israel is the regulatory body that has framework and monetary policy for moving assets and money outside of Israel.
Details of E-2 Visa Costs
Is Israel an E-2 visa treaty country?
No, the United States does not maintain treaties of commerce and navigation with Israel for E-2 Visa. You may however get a second passport from a country such as Grenada.
See list of E-2 Treaty Countries
See list of E-2 Non-treaty Countries
E-2 businesses for Sale for Israelis investor
Though it depends on each investor’s interest in terms of the type of business. An investor from Israel (after getting a 2nd passport from a country that has a Treaty with USA) could opt for investing a substantial amount in Multinational corporations or buying Franchises, restaurants, consulting business or purchase an existing business.
As long as a substantial investment is made in the business by the investor it can qualify. As mentioned above some of the popular businesses are franchises/restaurants/consulting businesses which will help the US economy.
Israel, E2 Visa Consultant
EB5 BRICS can help you navigate the E-2 Visa Program through our presence in Israel in conjunction with our U.S. Legal Partner. Our Team speaks English, Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi.
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E-2 Visa Israel FAQ
As an Israelis citizen, Am I eligible for an E-2 Visa?
Israel does not have a signed treaty with USA. You will first need to get a second passport through Grenada or another country that has E-2 treaty signed with the US.
Can a spouse of a E2 visa holder from Israel work in the US?
Spouses of E-2 visa holders from Israel are able to work in the US only once they apply for work authorization by filling form I-765, if approved they are allowed to work in the US.
Can an Israel national work in the USA with an E2 visa?
Yes. As an Israel national, you are eligible to work in the US but only the business that you have invested or if you are an employee at the organisation which sponsored your E-2 visa.
For an Israel national, What businesses qualify for an E2 visa?
There is no specific list of businesses under the E-2 treaty. As long as the investor has made a significant investment in a business and is approved by the US citizenship and immigration services.
As an Israelis citizen, What happens when my E2 visa expires?
The E-2 visa holders from Israel are allowed to renew their visas. The extensions are granted for 2 years and there are no restrictions on the number of extensions available to the E-2 investors.