How a Citizen of New Zealand get a E2 Business Visa for the U.S.

00:00 The new E2 visa and E1 visa for citizens of New Zealand is a new opportunity based on the Kiwi Act that was signed recently by President Trump and this visa will allow citizens of New Zealand to come to the United States, invest and start their own businesses.

00:47 You must have at least $50,000 to $100,000 as a minimum investment to invest in your own business. This is an amount of money that you currently have in New Zealand that you either earned it or you inherited it or you got it as a gift. Another requirement is that you actually have to come to United States and open and start a company.

01:20 If you identified the business before you arrive and you’re able to purchase that business and using that purchase you can start your…your business in the United States and obtain an E2 visa.

01:39 Another requirement is that we have to prove where the money came from.

02:09 The U.S. government would like to see what is your plan with your business.

02:37 Another requirement of the visa of the E2 and the E1 visa that you need to have a business plan five year plan to show what you’re going to be doing with your business in the United States

03:17 Another requirement is that it has to be a substantial investment

04:03 It’s going to be a huge opportunity for startups, for entrepreneurs from New Zealand to come to the United States and try their luck in here.

04:48 Again, it’s a temporary visa, so you’re not abandoning your residents in New Zealand, but it’s an amazing opportunity

05:09 It’s called the Kiwi Act signed into law into August 2018 by President Trump, welcoming citizens of New Zealand to come to the United States and started companies using the E1 or E2 visa.

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