The E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Program is indirectly available to residents of United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates?
E2 visa requirement – United Arab Emirates
- United Arab Emirates 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 (Emirati Dirham 550K AED) 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 United Arab Emirates Requirements
How long does it take to get an E-2 visa for Emirati citizens?
E2 visa timeline – United Arab Emirates
The processing time for an E-2 visa depends on Emirati 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 $1,225. 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 Emirati citizens?
E2 visa cost – United Arab Emirates
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 (Emirati Dirham 550K AED). For investor present in USA – Form I-129 fee $460 (Form I-539 – $370 per dependent), 15 days premium processing at $1,440. Investor in Home-country – $205 fee per DS-160 form. Lawyer’s charges, Business entity formation costs.
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates is the regulatory body that has the framework and monetary policy for moving assets and money outside of UAE and Dubai.
Details of E-2 Visa Costs
Is United Arab Emirates an E-2 visa treaty country?
No, the United States does not maintain treaties of commerce and navigation with United Arab Emirates 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 Emirati investor
Though it depends on each investor’s interest in terms of the type of business. An investor from United Arab Emirates (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.
United Arab Emirates, E2 Visa Consultant
EB5 BRICS can help you navigate the E-2 Visa Program through our presence in United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates.
E-2 Visa United Arab Emirates FAQ
As an Emirati citizen, Am I eligible for an E-2 Visa?
United Arab Emirates 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 E-2 Visa holder from United Arab Emirates work in the US?
Spouses of E-2 visa holders from United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates national work in the USA with an E2 visa?
Yes. As a United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates 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 Emirati citizen, What happens when my E2 visa expires?
The E-2 visa holders from United Arab Emirates 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.