The E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Program is indirectly available to residents of Nepal 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 Nepal?
E2 visa requirement – Nepal
- Nepal 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 (Nepali Rupee 18M NPR) 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 Nepal Requirements
How long does it take to get an E-2 visa for Nepali citizens?
E2 visa timeline – Nepal
The processing time for an E-2 visa depends on Nepali 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 Nepali citizens?
E2 visa cost – Nepal
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 (Nepalese Rupee 18M NPR). 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 Nepal Rastra Bank is the regulatory body that has framework and monetary policy for moving assets and money outside of Nepal.
Details of E-2 Visa Costs
Is Nepal an E-2 visa treaty country?
No, the United States does not maintain treaties of commerce and navigation with Nepal 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 Nepali investor
Though it depends on each investor’s interest in terms of the type of business. An investor from Nepal (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.
Nepal, E2 Visa Consultant
EB5 BRICS can help you navigate the E-2 Visa Program through our presence in Nepal in conjunction with our U.S. Legal Partner. Our Team speaks English, Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi.
Schedule an Appointment to meet our CEO, Vivek Tandon to go over your specific situation.
See more about EB-5 investment program for Nepal.
E-2 Visa Nepal FAQ
As a Nepali citizen, Am I eligible for an E-2 Visa?
Nepal 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 Nepal work in the US?
Spouses of E-2 visa holders from Nepal 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 a Nepal national work in the USA with an E2 visa?
Yes. As a Nepal 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 a Nepal 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 a Nepali citizen, What happens when my E2 visa expires?
The E-2 visa holders from Nepal 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.