I have been working on TN for a few years, next year I will have the 500,000 to invest in a TEA, looking to invest in a franchise.
In the meantime, can my spouse on TD apply for E2 with half of that investment and switch to EB5 when we have the full amount?
Do we have to leave the US to apply for E2?
Answers

Reza Rahbaran
Find the Best EB5 Visa LawyersYes, you may apply for an E-2 visa without leaving the United States. You can also switch to EB-5 from an E-2 if you meet all the requirements.

Lei Jiang
Find the Best EB5 Visa LawyersYes, you can switch to E2 in U.S. Then later switch to EB-5.

Philip H Teplen
Find the Best EB5 Visa LawyersI suggest that we start the EB-5 with the $250,000 with the business plan to be in the process of investing during the two year period and in the interim, the same money can be used for the E-2 visa to allow both of you to be here and to legally work.

Lynne Feldman
Find the Best EB5 Visa LawyersYes an E-2 may apply for EB-5. There are multiple stages so you will need to maintain E-2 status until the final adjustment to permanent residency or at least until the I-526 is approved and the I-485 can be put on file. We have done this successfully several times. The strategy for your wife should work as well.

Shahzad Q Qadri
RC CreatorsSimple answer is yes. Generally, you can change your status in the US.

Fredrick W Voigtmann
Find the Best EB5 Visa LawyersYes; you can switch from E-2 to EB-5 as long as you meet the minimum capital investment requirements (and other requirements). Furthermore, you can apply for a change of status to E-2, but if you wish to travel outside of the U.S., you will need to apply for and obtain an E-2 visa at the U.S. embassy or consulate in your home country.

Ed Beshara
Find the Best EB5 Visa LawyersYou can change stays from a TN or TD to an E-2 status without leaving the U.S. In fact, an experienced EB-5 Attorney can advise you on the correct E-2 legal and financial infrastructure to first obtain the E-2 status then subsequently obtain the EB-5 immigrant status.

Anthony Ravani
Find the Best EB5 Visa LawyersYes. As long as you work with an attorney that knows about TEA.

Stephen Berman
Find the Best EB5 Visa LawyersYou can change status to E-2, without leaving the U.S.. You can file for an investor''s visa as well, EB-5.

Karen Weinstock
Find the Best EB5 Visa LawyersYes, you can qualify as an E-2 and later on EB-5 out of the same investment/business. You can either file change of status or leave and apply for E-2 in Toronto. You should consult with a good immigration attorney to figure out what will be best in your specific situation.

Salvatore Picataggio
Find the Best EB5 Visa LawyersThe E-2 to EB-5 switch is an acceptable process, but it requires careful planning. Furthermore, depending on your current U.S. Immigration status, you may be able to change status to the E-2. The unique aspects of this process are best served by retaining qualified EB-5 attorneys, like the attorneys at our law firm, who can help you develop a plan to help achieve your goals.
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