Glossary · People and paperwork
In short
A non-immigrant visa for individuals from treaty countries who invest a substantial amount of capital in a U.S. business. It allows them to develop and direct the enterprise.
If you are a foreign national from a treaty country and plan to buy a U.S. business, the E-2 visa could be your path. The SBA 7(a) loan cannot be used as the "at-risk" investment for the visa, meaning your equity injection must be from your own unencumbered funds. Make sure your visa timeline aligns with the loan closing process.
13 CFR Part 120 — Business Loans
Office of the Federal Register · Federal regulation
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