Achieve permanent residency and U.S. citizenship through strategic Airbnb investing and the E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
The E-2 Treaty Investor Visa is a nonimmigrant visa available to citizens of treaty countries who invest a substantial amount of capital into a real, active, bona fide U.S. business that they develop and direct.
Unlike purely passive investments, the E-2 requires you to be actively involved in running the business. This makes Airbnb arbitrage operations an ideal qualifying business when properly structured.
Key Advantages:
When structured correctly as an active operations company, Airbnb arbitrage meets all E-2 requirements
Airbnb arbitrage is a recognized active business model that qualifies for E-2 visa requirements
Start with lower investment amounts compared to EB-5 while building a legitimate business
Bring your spouse (who can work) and children under 21 to the USA
E-2 visa can be renewed indefinitely as long as your business remains operational
Your complete roadmap from E-2 visa to U.S. citizenship
Confirm your nationality is on the E-2 treaty list or consider obtaining treaty-country citizenship
Establish your LLC or corporation and open a U.S. business bank account
Sign master leases, furnish units, hire staff, and invest in software and systems
Create comprehensive business plan, financial records, and compliance documentation
Submit your application through the consulate or USCIS with all supporting evidence
Scale your business toward EB-5, EB-1C, or other immigrant visa options
While E-2 is not a direct path to permanent residency, you can transition to immigrant status through several pathways
Invest in a job-creating business or regional center to obtain a green card directly
Requirements:
Transfer to U.S. as executive/manager of related foreign company
Requirements:
Sponsored by a separate U.S. employer through PERM labor certification
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Total timeline: 5-10 years from E-2 visa to U.S. citizenship
Everything you need to know about the E-2 visa and Airbnb investing
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