Graduating on an F1 visa and thinking about starting your own business in the U.S.? The E2 investor visa might be your best path forward and if you're currently on OPT, you may be able to use that time to test and launch your business before you ever file. In this video, immigration attorney John Khosravi breaks down everything F1 students need to know about the E2 visa: who qualifies (and which countries are excluded), how much you need to invest, what your business plan must include, and how to document your source of funds correctly from day one. 👉 [FREE E-book] Ultimate Marriage Green Card Guide Download the No-Cost Guide here: https://www.MarriageImmigrationLaw.com Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction – E2 visa overview for F1 student visa holders 0:18 – Using OPT to test your business before switching to E2 0:40 – What is the E2 investor visa? 1:28 – Treaty country requirement – who qualifies? 1:51 – Countries that do NOT qualify (India, Brazil, China, Russia) 2:11 – Ownership & control requirements 2:44 – F1 to E2: change of status via Form I-129 3:01 – Source of funds documentation 3:25 – How much money do you need to invest? 3:50 – Business plan requirements 4:09 – Change of status vs. consular processing 4:32 – Using OPT business revenue to strengthen your E2 case 5:00 – E2 to green card pathways (EB-5, marriage, aging-out children) 5:24 – O-1 visa as an alternative for startup founders 5:40 – Building your foundation and long-term strategy 5:55 – Schedule a consultation at JQKLaw.com ⚖️ Thinking of getting a lawyer? Schedule a consultation with me! (Fees apply.) GO HERE: JQKLaw.com/Contact 🔥 Got burning Immigration questions? Catch my LIVE Q&A, Tuesdays @ 4-4:30 PM Pacific Time on: 📤 Share this video: https://youtu.be/9YFTs7dUFYs Consult with an attorney in private about your case. This is general education only. Results vary. This is an attorney advertisement. Information is subject to change. #E2Visa #F1StudentVisa #ImmigrationLaw #StartABusiness #OPT #InvestorVisa #JQKLaw #ImmigrationAttorney #StudentVisa #USVisa #USCIS #GreenCard #ImmigrationNews #ImmigrationLawyer

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