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O Visto E-2: Uma Forte Oportunidade de Investimento em Tempos de Mudanças Políticas
Shirin Navabi • February 13, 2025
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O Visto E-2 é um visto de não-imigrante que permite que investidores estrangeiros de países signatários de tratados vivam e trabalhem nos Estados Unidos, iniciando ou adquirindo um negócio. Ao contrário de outras categorias de visto, ele não exige um valor mínimo fixo de investimento. Em vez disso, os candidatos devem demonstrar que seu investimento é substancial e suficiente para garantir o sucesso de seu negócio. O visto é renovável indefinidamente, desde que o negócio permaneça ativo e atenda aos critérios necessários, tornando-o uma opção atraente para empreendedores que buscam oportunidades de longo prazo nos EUA.
Uma das suas principais vantagens é a flexibilidade. Os investidores podem estabelecer um novo negócio, adquirir um já existente ou entrar em oportunidades de franquia. Além disso, cônjuges e filhos menores de 21 anos podem acompanhar o requerente principal, com os cônjuges trendo direito a solicitar autorização de trabalho. Isso torna o Visto E-2 uma opção prática para indivíduos com espírito empreendedor que desejam se estabelecer no mercado dos EUA.
Embora o Visto E-2 tenha permanecido uma opção estável, mudanças nas políticas de imigração dos EUA influenciaram o processo de solicitação e a experiência geral dos investidores. Compreender essas mudanças é essencial para qualquer pessoa que esteja considerando esse caminho.
Mudanças Políticas e o Visto E-2: Lições do Passado
Durante o primeiro governo Trump (2017–2021), as políticas de imigração dos EUA tornaram-se mais restritivas em diversas categorias de visto. Embora o programa E-2 não tenha sido diretamente limitado, mudanças mais amplas tiveram impacto sobre ele. A Ordem Executiva "Buy American, Hire American", assinada em 2017, levou a uma fiscalização mais rigorosa das solicitações de visto, exigindo que investidores apresentassem provas mais substanciais de que seus negócios criariam empregos e contribuiriam para a economia dos EUA. Isso resultou em um aumento nos pedidos de Evidência Adicional (RFEs) e nas negativas para aqueles que não conseguiam atender a essas exigências.
Outra mudança significativa foi a suspensão do Programa de Dispensa de Entrevista, o que obrigou todos os solicitantes do visto E-2, incluindo renovações, a comparecer a entrevistas presenciais nas embaixadas dos EUA. Isso aumentou os prazos de processamento e intensificou a análise das solicitações. Além disso, os acordos de reciprocidade de vistos foram revisados e ajustados, impactando os períodos de validade e os custos para determinados países. Por exemplo, cidadãos iranianos foram considerados inelegíveis para o visto E-2 devido à revogação do tratado. Essas mudanças afetaram significativamente investidores de nações impactadas, aumentando seus custos e a frequência das renovações.
Apesar dessas mudanças nas políticas, a taxa de aprovação dos vistos E-2 permaneceu relativamente estável. De acordo com dados do Departamento de Estado dos EUA, houve mais de 43.000 aprovações em 2019, refletindo a continuidade e viabilidade do programa. Mesmo em 2020, quando a pandemia de COVID-19 causou interrupções globais, os números de aprovação permaneceram significativos. Esses dados mostram que, embora o processo tenha se tornado mais rigoroso, investidores bem preparados continuaram a obter seus vistos ao demonstrar planos de negócios sólidos, investimentos substanciais e contribuições econômicas claras.
Perspectivas para o Futuro
À medida que o novo governo Trump se estrutura, é provável que haja novas mudanças na política de imigração. Embora ainda seja cedo para prever o impacto exato sobre o visto E-2, tendências passadas indicam um aumento na fiscalização. No entanto, o programa em si permaneceu intacto ao longo de várias administrações, reforçando sua confiabilidade para empreendedores estrangeiros.
Aqueles que estão considerando este visto devem se manter informados e garantir que sua aplicação esteja em conformidade com os requisitos em constante evolução. Uma estratégia de investimento bem planejada, documentação clara e um plano de criação de empregos bem definido podem fazer uma diferença significativa ao enfrentar quaisquer mudanças nas políticas.
Por que o Visto E-2 continua sendo uma forte escolha
O Visto E-2 continua a ser uma opção resiliente e valiosa para empreendedores estrangeiros. Mesmo durante períodos de mudanças políticas, as taxas de aprovação permaneceram altas para investidores com aplicações bem estruturadas. A possibilidade de renovação indefinida, combinada com sua flexibilidade em relação ao tamanho do investimento e ao tipo de negócio, torna-o um dos caminhos mais atraentes para investidores internacionais.
Com a preparação adequada, os investidores podem seguir com confiança na busca pelo Visto E-2, sabendo que a história demonstrou sua estabilidade, mesmo em meio a mudanças políticas. Ao se anteciparem às mudanças políticas e garantirem uma estratégia de negócios sólida, os empreendedores podem aproveitar as oportunidades que o mercado dos EUA tem a oferecer.
Se você está pronto para dar o próximo passo rumo ao lançamento do seu negócio nos EUA, entre em contato com nosso escritório para orientação especializada e assistência personalizada com sua aplicação.
Este blog não se destina a fornecer aconselhamento jurídico e nada aqui deve ser interpretado como estabelecimento de um relacionamento advogado-cliente. Por favor, agende uma consulta com um advogado de imigração antes de agir com base em qualquer informação lida aqui.
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