Documents

 

General E-2 Visa Document List

The list of personal and business documents depends on your specific case. Drawing from its wealth of experiences across many cases, Wealthlet provides you below the general list of documents expected in your E-2 visa application. Wealthlet distinguishes itself from other professionals by originating as many of the documents below as possible own our own, reducing the stress for you.

Immigration Category

  • Current passport

  • Previous visas

  • Entry / Exit stamp in passport from the last trip to U.S.

  • Previous visa / status approval or denial notices

  • DS-160 / DS-156 / I-129 Forms

Individual Category

  • Resume or CV

  • Birth certificate

  • Previous five years of tax returns (if source of funds involve income sources)

  • Personal bank statements applicable for source of funds

  • Digital photograph on white background within last six months

  • Certified statement of personal net worth

Relationship Category

  • Marriage certificate

  • Birth certificate of spouse

  • Birth certificate of children / Adoption certificates

Corporate Category

  • Certificate of Formation / Article of Organization / Corporate Charter

  • Statement of Good Standing of the business from the Secretary of State

  • Stock or membership interest ledgers, certificates, contribution ledger

  • Corporate / business organizational chart showing owners, managers, employees

Tax Category

  • IRS Employer Identification Number (EIN) Letter

  • Tax filings for the business (Schedule C, Form 1120, etc. – depending on business type)

  • State and local tax filings for the business (vary depends on the state and city)

  • Federal and state employee wage filings – most importantly the W-2s and I-9s 

Occupational Category

  • Fully executed lease agreement along with any amendments

  • Contractor agreement & invoice showing leasehold improvements and price paid

  • Any permits and licenses (i.e. occupational, construction, fire safety, food, etc.)

  • Utility agreements & most recent invoices for electricity, water, gas, internet, phone, etc.

  • Photos of the exterior and interior of the business and also website (if applicable)

Equipment and Inventory Category

  • Purchase agreement & invoice for the business equipment in-use by the business

  • Equipment financing lease for business equipment, if applicable

  • Purchase agreement & most recent invoice for the business inventory

Financial Category

  • Statement of Income and Balance Sheet for the past-five years or business history

  • Copy of business bank statements for the most recent 12 months

  • Sample of invoices and receipts of business revenues for most recent month

  • Sample of invoices and receipts of business expenses for most recent month

Employee Category

  • List of employees, their names, their job descriptions, and whether full-time/part-time

  • Salaries and bonus compensation structure of employees