What standard is used to judge the profitability of an E-2 small-business investor visa?
I’m preparing for an E-2 renewal. I expect that during the first 1–2 years of establishing the business, there may be a loss or very little profit.
I’ve heard profitability is a factor for the E-2 small-business investor visa — I’d like to know what standard is used to judge an appropriate level of profit.
Profitability is judged based on whether adequate profit could reasonably be expected within 5 years of the application. So having a loss during the first 1–2 years generally doesn’t significantly affect an E-2 extension. When applying for renewal, the process involves preparing and submitting objective documentation showing that adequate profit can be reasonably expected within 5 years.